When the Woman Above You Closes the Door

What happens when the leader who makes you feel smallest at work is another woman? A mid-career professional working in tech, who we’re calling Maya, experienced that after a reorganization. After experiencing great support from female leaders, her new boss questioned her abilities and criticized her questions and her enthusiasm. And Maya began doubting herself. In this “That's a Good Question” episode of Women Amplified, host Lisa Bennett talks with Sophie Mann, Chief Marketing Officer at Furnished Finder, about how to recognize gatekeeping, respond to vague or shifting feedback, and protect your confidence. Sophie also shares what leaders can do to widen access to opportunity and help more women advance.