Published in International Coaching News, 30th Edition – August, 2020

I am often struck by the number of younger women in leadership roles who call me for executive coaching. Engaging a coach to help them grow is a strength of millennials. I’m not surprised to hear the same common themes that have plagued women of all generations for years: bringing their voice to the table; standing for what they believe in; feeling confident; letting go of controlling everything; asking for help; finding balance; and saying no.

Why is it, after all these years, young women still face some of the same issues of previous generations of women? While some of the largest corporations are leading the way toward numbers that reflect gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, numbers aren’t enough to create change. Until we begin to reimagine cultures that honour the inherent strengths in all gender identities, women (and other under-represented groups) will continue to suffer the same challenges of their predecessors.