Denmark likes to think of itself as a country that leads by example. Or at least, it’s the story we often tell ourselves. However, the truth is that when it comes to creating equal opportunities for men and women in the workforce, the work is far from complete. Denmark has taken a significant tumble down [...]
In her New Year’s address to the people, Queen Margrethe caught the entire nation off guard by announcing her well-deserved step down from the throne. After 52 years at the helm, we must wholeheartedly respect her decision. Today marks the ascension of a new monarch, and thus, a profound thank you is in order. First [...]
To some, this article might be stating the obvious, while for others, it is newly surfaced arguments. Now, what’s all the buzz about? Diversity and why it’s the secret sauce for not just a thriving work environment but also a boost to a company’s bottom line. In the fast-paced realm of global business, a wave [...]
Interview with co-founder: “I do not think that we will make great leaders if we all just copy-paste the same way of getting there.” Maria Anker Andersen, co-founder of Female Leadership Academy, had a strong vision when starting the organization. Looking back on the nearly four-year journey from its inception, she is now sharing her thoughts on [...]
Through the last 150 years (and probably also long before that) women in Denmark have fought for their rights. The right to vote. The right to universities and education. The right to their own paycheck and so many other things. And the reason why women have had to fight so hard for these (basic) rights [...]
Only 4,2 % of Danish women are “new entrepreneurs”, which is only half of the OECD average, and in the last four years, female entrepreneurs have only landed 1 % of all invested funds in startups in Denmark - discouraging facts, right? Through the last couple of months, we have seen an increasing focus on [...]
Marlene Nørgaard Carolus (CEO hos Mybanker) startede sin karriere benhårdt som ung kvinde i Københavns Fondsbørs. Siden da har hun blandt andet arbejdet i både Danske Bank og Nordea med private banking og private wealth, og læst en EMBA på CBS og derefter en bestyrelsesuddannelse på Harvard. Lyt med når vi interviewer Marlene om at [...]
”Who cares? Age is an illusion” is one of the character Carrie Bradshaw’s many famous quotes from the tv-show Sex and the City. Even though Carrie Bradshaw refers to age-gap dilemmas in relationships, the statement can be transferred to a professional setting too. Because how big a deal does the age of employees or leaders [...]
Even in one of the (seemingly) most equal countries, Denmark, there is still huge gender inequality in management. In fact, according to some sources, only 7% of top management in the largest 1200 danish companies are women. While we know the competent female leaders are out there, there are various reasons why women are continuously [...]
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We are a nonprofit organization, serving as a leadership accelerator dedicated to fostering a stronger pipeline for cognitively diverse leaders.
We fill a gap in the market as the only leadership accelerator focusing on preparing aspiring talents in their early stages of their careers before they become leaders.
We help talents take their first steps toward their leadership journey by inspiring, supporting, educating, and providing them with the right network. We stay with them every step of the way until they land their first leadership position.
FLA is supported by best-selling leadership authors and global recognized leadership experts from New York and top CEOs from some of the most prestigious companies.
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Female Leadership Academy (FLA) is on a mission to increase cognitive diversity in top management.
We are a nonprofit organization, serving as a leadership accelerator dedicated to fostering a stronger pipeline for cognitively diverse leaders.
We fill a gap in the market as the only leadership accelerator focusing on preparing aspiring talents in their early stages of their careers before they become leaders.
We help talents take their first steps toward their leadership journey by inspiring, supporting, educating, and providing them with the right network. We stay with them every step of the way until they land their first leadership position.
FLA is supported by best-selling leadership authors and global recognized leadership experts from New York and top CEOs from some of the most prestigious companies.
© 2025 Female Leadership Academy. All rights reserved.
