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E.l.f. Cosmetics is making a bold statement with its "Change the Board Game" campaign, highlighting the stark lack of diversity in U.S. corporate boardrooms. By cleverly pointing out that there are more white men named Richard, Rick, or Dick on boards than any other group, E.l.f. is drawing attention to the glaring inequalities in corporate leadership. CEO Tarang Amin's commitment to creating a diverse board at E.l.f. serves as a powerful example of how intentional action can lead to positive change. This campaign raises awareness and takes concrete steps to support women and people of color in their journey to board positions. It's time for more companies to follow E.l.f.'s lead and prioritize diversity at the highest levels of decision-making. #ElfCosmetics #ElfLeads #BoardDiversity #ChangeTheBoardGame #RepresentationMatters

I recommend downloading the article and reading the story behind these powerful women leaders. So inspirational.

Reflecting on the recent wave of women stepping down from big leadership roles, such as Helena Helmersson of H&M, Susan Wojcicki at YouTube & Sheryl Sandberg at Meta, it raises concerns about a much broader issue. The ascent of women into leadership positions, though progressing in recent years, still remains a rarity in many organisations. Referencing my earlier post on 'The Women Count 2023' report, the stark statistics reveal the persistent hurdles women face in leadership roles. 📝(Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/edhBe_5j) In light of these challenges, it's crucial to ask: "How can we better support women in leadership roles?" 🗣 Let's engage in meaningful conversations and take concrete actions to dismantle barriers, fostering an environment where female leaders can thrive and contribute their fullest potential. https://lnkd.in/eMMV2jXe #WomenLeadership #DiversityandInclusion #WomenInLeadership

In recognition of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Drapers' annual survey of fashion retail companies listed on the FTSE and Aim markets has found that the industry is slowly moving the dial on female representation in the boardroom. However, the number of women in executive leadership roles such as CEO and CFO has fallen back to 2020 levels. Hear from Catherine Scorey Jobling, chief operations officer of AllSaints, Fiona Lay, chief trading officer of SECRET SALES, Kirstie Di Stazio, chief commercial officer of Albaray and many more on what the industry needs to do to encourage women in leadership roles. Read more here >> bit.ly/436rc5a #fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #InternationalWomensDay2024 #IWD2024

As we continue to celebrate the significance of investing in women this #IWD, we caught up with our Omnichannel Marketing & Technology Specialist, 💡 Maddy Brown, who took part in a Women in Leadership program, and also headed up a unique marketing campaign which took her around the world with Canon. Curious to learn more about her journey, we delved into her experiences as a woman thriving at Canon. What is something that you think is important but hard to do as a woman in the workplace? Something difficult but important for women in the workplace is prioritising their own self and career development. I have often found women in particular, prioritise the needs of others, go above and beyond for those around them and leave the crumbs for themselves. This happens to women across all levels of seniority, so providing access to formal training programs and having supportive leadership that believe in the continual development of their people is crucial. What is your proudest achievement or accomplishment at Canon? Having the opportunity to lead the EOS R50 ‘Turn Up Your Travels’ campaign. To celebrate the launch of Canon’s new lightweight camera, which is perfect for travel, I accompanied one of our content creators, Wil Calabio, on an absolutely insane two-week road-test around the world. As we travelled through Qatar, Spain, Portugal and Scotland, Wil’s community of 600K+ people were voting in real time on where we’d go and what we’d do next. At the end of the trip, we’d captured close to 5,000 images and 20+ videos which were then promoted as part of this campaign, resulting in our most successful campaign in terms of video views ever. Working alongside Wil, his creative partner in crime and videographer, and our producer Karen Muxworthy, was an absolutely unforgettable experience that I’ll always remember as a stand-out moment working at Canon.   Which woman inspires you the most? This answer may be a bit cliché, but I’d have to say my Mum! She is an absolute powerhouse, and someone I look up to so much. She is ridiculously intelligent, relentlessly selfless and yet incredibly humble. She somehow manages to balance a demanding full-time career with running a whole household, maintaining a social life and always being there for my brother and I. As I get older, I become more in awe of how she magically keeps everything moving and I admire how she always speaks her mind and leads with generosity. There’s no two ways about it, she’s the best.   Let’s continue to celebrate the achievements and resilience of women like Maddy (and her Mum!), who continue to inspire and uplift us. #CanonAustralia #CanonOceania

As we continue to celebrate the significance of investing in women this #IWD, we caught up with our Omnichannel Marketing & Technology Specialist, 💡 Maddy Brown, who took part in a Women in Leadership program, and also headed up a unique marketing campaign which took her around the world with Canon. Curious to learn more about her journey, we delved into her experiences as a woman thriving at Canon. What is something that you think is important but hard to do as a woman in the workplace? Something difficult but important for women in the workplace is prioritising their own self and career development. I have often found women in particular, prioritise the needs of others, go above and beyond for those around them and leave the crumbs for themselves. This happens to women across all levels of seniority, so providing access to formal training programs and having supportive leadership that believe in the continual development of their people is crucial. What is your proudest achievement or accomplishment at Canon? Having the opportunity to lead the EOS R50 ‘Turn Up Your Travels’ campaign. To celebrate the launch of Canon’s new lightweight camera, which is perfect for travel, I accompanied one of our content creators, Wil Calabio, on an absolutely insane two-week road-test around the world. As we travelled through Qatar, Spain, Portugal and Scotland, Wil’s community of 600K+ people were voting in real time on where we’d go and what we’d do next. At the end of the trip, we’d captured close to 5,000 images and 20+ videos which were then promoted as part of this campaign, resulting in our most successful campaign in terms of video views ever. Working alongside Wil, his creative partner in crime and videographer, and our producer Karen Muxworthy, was an absolutely unforgettable experience that I’ll always remember as a stand-out moment working at Canon.   Which woman inspires you the most? This answer may be a bit cliché, but I’d have to say my Mum! She is an absolute powerhouse, and someone I look up to so much. She is ridiculously intelligent, relentlessly selfless and yet incredibly humble. She somehow manages to balance a demanding full-time career with running a whole household, maintaining a social life and always being there for my brother and I. As I get older, I become more in awe of how she magically keeps everything moving and I admire how she always speaks her mind and leads with generosity. There’s no two ways about it, she’s the best.   Let’s continue to celebrate the achievements and resilience of women like Maddy (and her Mum!), who continue to inspire and uplift us. #CanonOceania

Styling is no longer just for celebrities and people who spend on elite brands. One of my clients told me after we'd worked together that my styling is different to what she had expected. Elite brands... Snooty conversations... Judging looks... This is what she had prepared herself for. Phew. I'm so glad she discovered that styling can be so much more. She said it was much more approachable than she had expected. She'd enjoyed herself and become empowered. She was delighted with the impression she could now create in her C-suite role. And that's how it should be. Being gorgeously styled as your most authentic, confident and fabulous self helps you feel ready for life's challenges and opportunities. And if you're a woman in leadership, you're facing both. I would love more women to experience the joy of feeling fabulous in what they wear. Would you work with a stylist? I would love to hear your honest take. #personalbrand #consulting #leadershipdevelopment #corporatelife #coaching #personaldevelopment #executivewomen #personalbranding #executivepresence #professionaldevelopment #imageconsulting #colourconsultant

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s exciting and inspiring to see so many female trailblazers highlighted for breaking down barriers in so many spaces. Yesterday was no exception as I listened to an interview with one of my all-time favorite athletes, Allyson Felix. Not only is she the most decorated female track and field champion in Olympic history, but Allyson is a champion for women!  Did you know that when she was pregnant around the time of her Nike contract renewal, they offered 70% less on her contract? Needless to say she left Nike, signed on with Athleta and started her own shoe company, Saysh. In the aftermath, Nike and other athletic apparel companies added maternity protections for sponsored athletes. GAMECHANGER ALERT! In case you were wondering, THIS HAPPENED IN 2019, JUST 5 YEARS AGO. You see, change takes time, and it takes champions like Allyson to shed light on the realities for women. Getting back to yesterday’s interview, here are few highlights that really spoke to me; maybe they’ll inspire you as well. GETTING STARTED: You don’t have to have it all figured out before you get started on your journey. WORK-LIFE BALANCE: It might be more accurate to call this work-life integration. It’s important to set boundaries, and it’s okay to ask for help. We need to take care of ourselves because we can’t “pour from an empty cup.” BUILDING CONFIDENCE: Confidence comes from knowing you’ve worked hard to prepare for challenges. Journal those efforts throughout your journey so you can easily reflect and remind yourself you are READY! FINDING YOUR VOICE: When faced with resistance try starting small, focus on small steps and start in your own circle. Then work to unite with others. We are stronger together! ADAPTABILITY: Its important to take the time to reflect on what works and what doesn’t. Pivot and adapt accordingly. SUCCESS: It’s about so much more than wins – think of success as creating change or having an impact AT ANY SCALE. And perhaps my favorite takeaway…DO IT SCARED! Don’t let fear hold you back. Lastly, remember that while we celebrate and highlight many amazing women throughout this month, the tireless work that’s being done to shatter glass ceilings in every industry goes on year-round, year-after-year. Let’s all support these efforts and be part of the solution! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenLeaders

I look forward to the day when we no longer need to talk about the number of female CEOs, women in leadership, women at the helm of large corporations. Let's talk about skills: I read that evolution, performance and resilience are great qualities of these business women. Women's capacity is invaluable and the chart below illustrates part of the history that women have been building over the years - stories of successful brands as well. #womenceo #businesswomen #resilience #clubemulheresdenegociosemlinguaportuguesa

Why the e.l.f. not? This is the question that Kory Marchisotto continually asked herself, her team and the broader beauty industry on the journey to build E.L.F. BEAUTY into a billion-dollar brand. It’s this renegade ethos that inspired me throughout my conversation with Kory — a boss in the best sense of the word. She’s been named one of AdAge’s leading women of 2024, one of Vogue Business’s top 100 Innovators, broken brand-building records across platforms, and is taking on the fight to double the rate of women and diverse members added to corporate boards by 2027 (check out e.l.f.’s Change the Board Game initiative). Throughout this magical discussion, Kory shared one powerful insight after another (not-to-mention some e.l.f-bombs along the way). We covered lots of ground: what a powerful relationship between a CMO and CEO looks like, the lessons learned from making the leap from luxury to mass and the impact that comes from cultivating and listening to your brand tribes. Suiting up for the boardroom always calls for a bit of fearlessness, and I’ve always thought of makeup as a part of my armor. Now, after this conversation, every time I apply my ‘sun boss gloss’ I will be reminded of Kory’s advice… have the courage to lean into discomfort, stop focusing on all the doubt and always have the confidence to challenge the status quo. We’ve got one life to make an impact, so why the e.l.f not? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eHyMWMsT