Taking the Next Steps in Your Career – In Partnership with Unilever & The Ladder Club

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On Wednesday 13th March 2024, we had the honor of partnering with The Ladder Club (TLC), an incredible community for Black women on the path to senior leadership, founded by Liseli Sumbwanyambe. In less than six months, Liseli has built a thriving network of over 200 professional women, and it was inspiring to witness the strength of this community firsthand.

Alongside Dr. Helen Krug von Nidda, I co-designed and facilitated a session at Unilever’s global headquarters in London on Taking the Next Steps in Your Career, focusing on the power of values and how women can take ownership of their careers authentically, powerfully, and with greater ease.

Here were some of the most powerful takeaways from the incredible group of women in the room:

• "Throw the ladder back down." Once you’ve made it up, even just one rung, help others climb faster and with more ease than you did.

• You have the power to build a strong, supportive network. It starts with just one meaningful relationship.
  Challenge the scarcity mindset. What if there is room for many more of us in positions of power, especially if we uplift each other?

• Reframe your “What ifs?” Instead of focusing on negative possibilities, ask: What if it works? What if I succeed?
  Vulnerability in a trusted group is powerful. When we openly share, we break down barriers and lift each other up.

• Your fears and doubts aren’t unique. The women you admire have faced the same limiting beliefs, and moved past them. How will you?

• "Face the fearful fight in front of you." Growth happens when we lean into the challenges that scare us.

A huge thank you to Unilever and Priscilla Baffour (She/Her) for hosting us, and to Liseli Sumbwanyambe for leading this movement with such impact.

If you’re a corporate looking to empower Black women professionals, TLC is an exceptional organization to partner with this year. If you’re looking for a facilitator to support your teams in building confidence and taking ownership of their career growth, get in touch.