Because you are a woman... Welcoming your first child is undeniably one of the most profound transformations in life. Simultaneously, it often leads to your initial career break, which can be intimidating. Parental leave, beyond marking a shift in family dynamics, is also an opportunity to reflect [...]
Because you are a woman... Female experts are underrepresented in the media. With the project DiverseEksperter.dk, the Female Leadership Academy and its partners are striving to lead the way in increasing women's representation in media coverage. In today's media landscape, there is a stark reality that [...]
Because you are a woman... 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, [...]
Because you are a woman... 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 [...]
Because you are a woman... 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 [...]
Because you are a woman... 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 their ongoing goal of achieving a more inclusive representation [...]
Because you are a woman... 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 [...]
Because you are a woman... 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? [...]
Because you are a woman... ” 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 [...]
Because you are a woman... 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 [...]
