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The Purse PodcastAuthor: Jana Hlistova
At The Purse, we track how women are not just participating in finance theyre transforming it. From angel investors to institutional leaders, from fintech founders to capital allocators, this is where women, wealth, and innovation meet to shape whats next. (The Purse Ltd). Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#160: (Repost) Navigating gender bias: insights and strategies with Dr Amy Diehl
Monday, 16 March, 2026
Amy Diehl, PhD, is an award-winning information technology leader, currently serving as Chief Information Officer at Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA. She is also a gender equity researcher and author of the new book Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work. Her writing has appeared in numerous scholarly journal articles and book chapters as well as in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Ms. Magazine. She is also a sought-after speaker, consultant, and lawsuit expert witness. Her passion is universal gender equality so that society and organisations can thrive and women can succeed.We cover the following:01:50 Defining gender bias02:52 How gender bias affects money and power05:15 Six barriers overview06:11 Male privilege and constraints07:20 Support and devaluation08:36 Hostility (including female hostility)13:35 Acquiescence and opting out16:19 Business case and examples21:00 Leadership accountability and ERGs22:44 Measuring bias 24:44 Gender bias incident example26:55 Don’t internalise gender bias29:13 Build support networks30:06 Toxic workplaces33:15 Leaders must own change34:03 Stories that wake up leaders36:59 Male norms and work design39:24 Allies taking action40:45 LinkedIn as safe space43:29 Kamala Harris double standards48:21 Progress and hope.***
