“The challenges that women face include being


channelled into female occupations that pay lower wages, and women don’t rise up the hierarchy,” she said. “By looking at equity, we can look at how employers can help to create a level playing field for women.” Panellists Pam Mundy and Angela L. Fubler further


enriched the conversation by highlighting the importance of nurturing female talent from an early age. Pam Mundy, executive director at Pam Mundy


Associates, spoke about working in perceived difficult geographical locations. She emphasised that when young girls are provided with quality education and robust support systems, the ripple effect can transform entire industries. “I don’t think we’re focusing closely enough on


young girls, young women and the education of women from very early age, and particularly in terms of early childhood teachers too,” she explained. “If we get it right with very young girls, and boys too, we’re going to get right in a big way.” Angela Fubler, meanwhile, urged educators to


reframe gender discussions, ensuring that children are celebrated for their unique identities rather than constrained by stereotypes. “Taking this into an education setting, it is about


thinking about our young people first, and then creating a greater awareness with our teachers around how we are introducing topics, or how we are referring to our young people and to our students, so that they learn almost organically to hear things differently and respond differently to these gender stereotypes,” she said.


THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRATING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES Elaine Héry, founder and managing partner of Eres Relocation Services, based in Barcelona, and a panellist for Think Global Women who spoke about women in leadership and cultural understanding, stressed the value of integrating men’s perspectives with women’s experiences. “Getting men and women together and talking about


it is really where the solution lies,” she said, urging companies to designate a conscious inclusion champion. Unlike traditional reliance on HR alone, this approach empowers every member of an organisation to become an active participant in shaping a culture where every opinion is valued. Irina Yakimenko, managing partner and co-owner


of Intermark Group, said a key takeaway from the event was the notion that diversity of viewpoints enriches conversations. She recalled how listening to innovative ideas – especially from figures like Mark and Sarahs – underlined the importance of not being isolated in our struggles. “We cannot be a minority on our own,” she noted, emphasising that when men join the conversation, awareness of the challenges they too face grows. Such discussions not only foster empathy but also encourage a proactive stance on addressing biases head-on. “It is important to have these difficult conversations,


and they don’t have to be difficult if you look at the potential benefits that they could bring and the resources that you have,” she said. Kim Bradley-Cole, senior lecturer, University of


Winchester, argued that we should challenge stereotypes early by promoting individual expression and critical thinking in our young people. Young people, often moulded by pre-existing


narratives, can either be limited by or rise above these constraints, she said. By nurturing individual expression and challenging traditional scripts, leaders can equip emerging adults with the confidence to defy labels and embrace their unique contribution. “We can encourage young people to see themselves


as individuals, to not label themselves, and to value their own footprint and their own unique contribution,” she said. “That is the greatest service that we can do to help young people move and thrive in the world of work.”


HOW TO FOSTER A COACHING CULTURE AT WORK Paul Williamson, Group Head of Talent Development ATG Entertainment, spoke about the importance of organisations moving from command-and- control leadership to a collaborative, curiosity-driven approach, and how an emerging leaders programme at ATG had encouraged and nurtured fresh talent from across the business. Through initiatives that encourage emerging leaders


to present on subjects they are passionate about, Paul explained how organisations can cultivate an environment


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