About the Guest:

Fiona Pearman is the co-founder of the Quantum Impact Group and co-author of the book "Core Confidence" through Quantum Impact Group. With a background in marketing and corporate brand strategy, Fiona became curious about culture and leadership and the lack of advancement for women in senior decision-making roles. She co-founded the Quantum Impact Group with the aim of elevating women, increasing the pipeline of female talent, and creating inclusive workplaces. Fiona is passionate about helping women develop core confidence and empowering them to achieve their full potential.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Chasing Good, host Mike interviews Fiona Pearman, co-founder of the Quantum Impact Group. Fiona shares her journey of working in large corporate organisations and her realisation that supporting people to step into their greatness is crucial for organisations striving to do good in the world. She discusses the lack of advancement for women in senior decision-making roles and the role of confidence in this disparity. Fiona emphasises the importance of addressing systemic issues and biases to create a gender-equal society. She also highlights the need for shared parental leave and the role of organisations in fostering gender equity.

Key Takeaways:

• Lack of confidence is a common barrier for women in advancing to senior decision-making roles.
• Gender bias and discrimination contribute to the gender pay gap and hinder women's career progression.
• Shared parental leave and equal participation in caregiving can support women's workforce participation and career continuity.
• Organisations play a crucial role in fostering gender equity and should prioritise initiatives and transparency in addressing gender disparities.
• Core confidence is essential for women to navigate the challenges and biases they face in the workplace and achieve their full potential.

Quotes:

• "When we have more women at senior decision-making tables, they tend to employ more diverse cohorts of people, make great decisions around risk and profitability, and contribute to choices that are good for the planet and the environment." - Fiona Penman
• "Confidence comes before a feeling of confidence. Encouraging women to take action before they feel 100% ready can lead to transformative results." - Fiona Penman

Find Fiona here:

www.linkedin.com/in/fionapearman/

https://quantumimpact.com.au/