Breaking Barriers to Leadership for Women with Rachel Ernst, Founder, AccelHERate

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How can we advance more women in the middle to executive levels? Today on Women Leaders on the Move, host Natalie Benamou sits down with Rachel Ernst, a passionate advocate for women's leadership, to explore the challenges and opportunities women face as they rise to senior roles. Rachel shares her journey from a dedicated HR professional to launching her own venture focused on accelerating women in leadership.

The discussion covers strategies for staying relevant, navigating the demanding expectations of higher leadership roles, and the importance of setting boundaries for work-life balance. Rachel also offers practical advice on leveraging skills to transition into leadership positions and how women can authentically assert their power in the workplace.

Three Career Advancing Strategies:

1. Skills Over Experience: Women should focus on identifying and showcasing transferable skills rather than solely relying on experience. In a skills-based economy, demonstrating how your skills align with organizational needs is crucial for career advancement.

2. Strategic Boundary Setting: Setting clear boundaries around work hours and personal time is essential for maintaining work-life balance, especially in demanding leadership roles. Women can be highly effective by focusing on productivity within defined timeframes.

3. Authentic Leadership: Lead in a way that feels true to their strengths and values, rather than conforming to traditional leadership expectations. Embracing authenticity can empower you to thrive in leadership positions.

Three Quotes favorite Rachel Ernst:

1. It's not just about staying relevant; it's about understanding what relevance means to your organization and how you can uniquely contribute to its success.

2. "Leadership isn’t about fitting into a mold. It’s about carving your own path with the unique strengths you bring to the table."

3. "The journey to leadership is not just about climbing the ladder. It’s about knowing your worth, setting clear boundaries, and advocating for yourself and others."

Pay it forward: If you know a woman who could use this advice, we would be so honored if you would rate, review the show and share the episode.

Thank you Rachel for being our featured guest today.

About Rachel Ernst:

Rachel Ernst progresses women in leadership using expertise gathered from 20 years in HR leadership. She was featured on Jane King's "Innovators" at the Nasdaq site, is a published Forbes author, and has been a guest on multiple HR leadership podcasts. She is committed to working on the movement for gender equity across all leadership levels.

Connect with Rachel Ernst:

Website: www.accelherate.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-ernst-b6ba273/

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Natalie Benamou is the host of "Women Leaders on the Move '' and the Founder of HerCsuite®, a powerful women's network providing connect circles for women’s careers and businesses. She is dedicated to making it easier for women to achieve success in all aspects of their lives. Natalie is also the Founder and President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit focused on improving health outcomes for women.

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