In today’s professional world, there is often a quiet pressure for women to adapt to certain expectations or behavior styles to be perceived as competent leaders. Many women, intentionally or unintentionally, find themselves adopting traits typically associated with men in order to thrive in a professional environment. But the question is: Why? Why do we…
As I look back on my upbringing, I can’t help but reflect on how much focus was placed on educating the girl child in my generation. Growing up, there was a widespread campaign advocating for equal educational opportunities for girls, making it clear that every girl deserved the chance to receive at least a secondary…
A little over 17 years ago, I started my career in Corporate Ghana as a wide – eyed young lady who was expecting nothing short of an excellent career. I was one of the five candidates who had gone through a rigorous interview and assessment process to be recruited and given the opportunity to start…