Special Considerations
This term describes careers where men make up the majority of the workforce.
What are male-dominated fields?
This invisible barrier prevents women from advancing into top leadership roles despite equal performance.
What is the glass ceiling?
A system where early career women are formally paired with senior mentors and meet on a fixed schedule with defined goals.
What is structured mentoring?
Which special population was featured in our presentation today?
Women in male dominated fields
This psychological experience involves feeling like a fraud despite being competent and successful.
What is imposter syndrome?
Six in ten senior-level women report experiencing this workplace outcome at higher rates than men.
What is burnout?
A tactic proven to increase promotion rates and career mobility.
What are sponsorships and mentorships?
This concept refers to being the only woman in a workplace, often leading to increased visibility and pressure.
What is tokenism?
Women are often left out of these important assignments that help lead to promotions.
What are stretch assignments (or high-visibility projects)?
Unfair attitudes or decisions that favor one group over another, often affecting hiring, evaluation, and promotion outcomes even when unintentional.
What is bias?
The MBI is a recognized tool for measuring this problem that many women in professional occupations face.
What is burnout?
These subtle, often unintentional comments or behaviors can create a hostile or unwelcoming work environment for women.
What are microaggressions?
Leaving a toxic workplace can be this kind of decision, rather than a failure.
What is a strategic or empowering decision?
Providing structured support to help women set goals, understand advancement pathways, and plan steps toward promotion over time.
What is career planning support?
This inexpensive paperback can be a helpful tool for a therapist helping women struggling in male dominated fields.
What is “Women Don’t Ask”?