![]() She explains the power behind the concept and how it has the potential to change the world for women if we all live it out. In her talk, she discusses "isirika," a Maragolian concept that means equal generosity. Musimbi Kanyoro is the CEO of the Global Fund for Women, an organization that supports and promotes women. Musimbi Kanyoro: To Solve the World's Biggest Problems, Invest in Women and Girls In her TED Talk, she shares her wisdom and insight into the journey of an aspiring business woman looking for work in India. Through every experience, she kept notes and learned tons of invaluable lessons. Ashwini Mrinal Bhagat: What I Learned from 32 Grueling InterviewsĪfter surviving 32 intense interviews in order to secure a job, Ashwini Mrinal Bhagat knows a thing or two about how to slay the process. Her advice? Aspiring CEOs should ask themselves three little questions to ensure they’re able to achieve their potential. Roselinde Torres, managing director of consulting firm BCG, discusses what it takes to become an awesome leader. Roselinde Torres: What It Takes to Be a Great Leader Tech exec Erica Joy Baker talks about she dealt with the "anxiety gap" and shares advice on how we can close it. The discrimination they face can lead to severe anxiety and diminish productivity in the office. It’s no secret that women and people of color are in the minority in the workplace, especially in the tech industry. Erica Joy Baker: How Do We Bridge the Anxiety Gap at Work? She talks about her firsthand experience with mentorship and how to develop the best relationship possible. Well, so is Wall Street professional Carla Harris. You might know by now that at InHerSight, we’re huge proponents of finding mentors at work. Carla Harris: How to Find the Person Who Can Help You Get Ahead at Work She says that yes, race is a touchy subject, but speaking about it openly can lead to better businesses and a better society. Mellody Hobson: Color Blind or Color BraveĪriel Investments President and Businesswoman Mellody Hobson discusses race and diversity in hiring in her TED Talk. In this talk, Dana Kanze, a doctoral fellow at Columbia Business School, discusses the reason behind this statistic. You’ve heard it from us before-less than 3 percent of the $100 billion in venture funding given to American entrepreneurs goes to female founders. Dana Kanze: The Real Reason Female Entrepreneurs Get Less Funding In 2012, international lawyer and foreign policy analyst Anne-Marie Slaughter wrote a rather famous article for The Atlantic titled "Why Women Still Can't Have It All." In her TED Talk, Slaughter further explains her ideas and explains how shifts in work culture and public policy can lead to more equality for everyone. Anne-Marie Slaughter: Can We All "Have It All?" Now without further adieu, here’s the list of badass females with ideas definitely worth spreading: 1. As total trailblazers in the world of leadership and success, they’re inspiring to everyone-so once you’ve soaked up all the knowledge you can, I’ll pass the duty baton to you, and encourage you to share these talks with anyone who’d benefit from these thought-provokers. ![]() They’ll answer all of your burning business questions and hopefully inspire you to think a little differently along the way. They’re no strangers to adversity, discrimination, and judgement. ![]() ![]() The common denominator among the speakers on this list is simple: They want to make the workplace a better place for women. Being the huge TED Talk fan that I am, I felt it was my duty to spread the word about some of the most inspiring women’s talks out there. TED Talks are great-they’re packed with an endless wealth of knowledge and introduce you to totally new perspectives. Ever since an inspiring peer of mine delivered a TEDxTeen Talk when I was an impressionable young gal about making a difference in the world at any age, I became obsessed with TED Talks (shout out to you, Kristen).
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