Here’s what you need to do
Ok, so last week we looked at how to manage the C-suite in the workplace, this week we look at how to be the C-suite in the workplace.
As a working mother pursuing C-suite positions in 2025, there are several effective strategies you can implement:
Build a strategic leadership profile
- Focus on developing expertise in high-growth areas relevant to your industry
- Cultivate a personal brand around specific leadership competencies
- Seek roles with P&L responsibility and demonstrable business impact
Create a robust support network
- Establish a personal “board of directors” with mentors, sponsors, and allies
- Negotiate for flexibility that enables peak performance
- Outsource what you can at home to preserve energy for strategic priorities
Leverage recent workplace shifts
- Remote/hybrid work environments can be strategically utilised to balance commitments
- Organisations increasingly value diverse leadership perspectives and skills cultivated through parenting experience
- Focus on results-based performance metrics over traditional face-time requirements
Develop specialised skills
- Focus on change management and strategic innovation
- Build proficiency with emerging technologies and AI tools
- Hone your ability to lead diverse, distributed teams
Targeted visibility tactics
- Participate in industry forums and speaking engagements
- Share thought leadership through articles and social media
- Build relationships with board members and key stakeholders
Ok. You’ve got this, we’re rooting for you – go for it ! Xx
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