We talk a lot about breaking glass ceilings—but what if the real problem starts at the very first step of the ladder? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lareina Yee, senior partner at McKinsey & Company and co-author of The Broken Rung, to uncover the biggest barrier holding women back in their careers.
Lareina shares:
🔥 The data behind why women lose career momentum early
🔥 What “experience capital” is—and how to build it
🔥 Why motherhood can be an accelerator, not a hindrance
🔥 The surprising truth about soft skills and how to treat them like hard skills
🔥 How to choose the right company (not just the right job) for career growth
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career or wondered how to break through the first big promotion hurdle, this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Hit play now to start climbing!
Links and Resources:
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