Women in Leadership: Empowering the Next Generation of Inclusive Leaders with Dr. Femaine Brown & Eileen Scully

Women in Leadership: Empowering the Next Generation of Inclusive Leaders

In this inspiring episode of Room at the Table, host Betsy Cerulo is joined by Dr. Femaine Brown, Director of the Office of Human Capital for a federal government agency, and Eileen Scully, author of "In the Company of Men: How Women Can Succeed in a World Built Without Them." Together, they discuss the powerful journey of women in leadership, emphasizing inclusive workplaces, equity, and heart-centered leadership. Listeners will learn how women can overcome unique challenges, create meaningful impact, and foster a culture of mentorship and sponsorship that empowers the next generation of leaders.

Key Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction: Embracing equitable and inclusive workplaces.
• (01:09) Dr. Femaine Brown's influential mentors and inspiring women in history.
• (05:24) Eileen Scully’s approach to responsible leadership and knowledge sharing.
• (07:06) Betsy's insights on information sharing and sustainable leadership.
• (10:12) Personal and professional challenges faced by women in leadership roles.
• (13:36) Navigating biases and barriers, especially for LGBTQ+ leaders.
• (18:00) Supporting each other in women's networks and overcoming scarcity mindsets.
• (21:12) Eileen's positive outlook on younger generations changing workplace dynamics.
• (24:00) Importance of mentoring, sponsorship, and continuous learning.
• (27:06) Coaching as a crucial tool for leadership growth and professional development.
• (30:12) Final reflections and valuable advice for emerging female leaders.

Key Takeaways:

• Inclusive Leadership: Creating equitable and inclusive workplaces requires intentional, empathetic leadership and open dialogue.
• Mentorship & Sponsorship: Women leaders must proactively mentor and sponsor others to advance equitable opportunities.
• Empowering Communication: Leaders who share information transparently build stronger, cohesive teams.
• Embracing Authenticity: Genuine, authentic leadership fosters trust and supports sustainable workplace culture.

Resources & Links:

• Room at the Table Podcast
• Explore more about Eileen Scully and her work at The Rising Tides

About the Guest:

Dr. Famane Brown is a highly accomplished leader and the Director of the Office of Human Capital for a federal government agency. She is also an established leader with a unique and varied skill set, including more than 20 years of experience as a State & Federal Contracting Professional, chief acquisition trainer and in addition a successful practitioner in leadership and management.

Dr. Brown has developed a leadership philosophy centered around creating inclusive, high-impact teams with a focus not just on filling requisitions, but coaching employees to be the best leaders possible.

Eileen Scully is the Founder and CEO of The Rising Tides, which works to make the workplace better for women. She is an international keynote speaker, and has shared her message with thousands of people, in audiences all over the world. Scully is also the author of In the Company of Men: How Women can Succeed in a World Built Without Them, which was published in 2019.

In 2021, Eileen was given the Rebuilder Award from the Irish Echo to recognize her work...