Cathy Engelbert has shattered a few glass ceilings in her career – first woman CEO of Deloitte and first WNBA commissioner – while still battling the gender imbalance in leadership roles. She shares her journey with Gene Marks on Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, starting with her formative years, her decision to be a working mother while striking work/life balance, the mentorship she received. She also talks about confidence gaps, programs to foster the advancement of women, and the advice and guidance she gives her own daughter.
Topics Include: 00:00:00: Episode Preview 00:01:22: Introducing Cathy Engelbert
00:03:15: Inequality in the Mid-80s Working Environment
00:04:28: Role as a Representative for Women in Business
00:07:05: Challenge of Retaining Women in the Workforce
00:10:01: Value of Role Models and Mentors
00:12:32: Being an Unexpected CEO
00:15:00: Strengths Women Bring to the Workplace
00:16:24: Reflecting on Women's Confidence Growth
00:18:26: Challenges in Encouraging Women to Leadership Roles
00:24:22: Balancing Work, Family and Personal Passions as a Female Leader
00:27:24: Pivoting from Deloitte to Lead the WNBA
00:29:13: Advice for the Young Generation on Navigating Careers
00:33:21: Wrap-up and Thank You
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