Breaking Barriers Working Group: Introduction

Join us for "Breaking Barriers," a transformative working group series designed to confront the unspoken challenges women face as they rise to leadership in the mortgage industry and beyond. Through open roundtable discussions, collaborative workshops, and actionable strategies, we will explore the dynamics of success, societal expectations, and the unique pressures faced by women navigating high-achieving roles.

This series brings together accomplished women leaders to share experiences, uncover hidden barriers, and redefine leadership on their terms. From addressing perceptions of “too strong” personalities to balancing power dynamics and establishing personal boundaries, these sessions will provide a supportive space for dialogue and growth.

Key topics include:

• Breaking the Silence: Exploring why women’s successes are often overlooked and how to change the narrative.
• Owning Your Power: Strategies for handling insecurities, biases, and pushback from peers and colleagues.
• Decision-Making with Confidence: Saying "yes" or "no" with confidence. Recognizing when you have already achieved this right.

• Reactions to Success: Turning Perceptions into Opportunities Being the smartest person in the room is an asset, but how you navigate that perception matters. Explore how to foster collaboration and trust by inviting input, asking thoughtful questions, and using your brilliance to elevate everyone around you.

• Resilience in Adversity: How reactions in pivotal moments can define your personal and professional trajectory.
• Empowering Financial Independence: The importance of building your "freedom" fund, this allows you the freedom to move on.
• Redefining Leadership: Examining why incompetence is sometimes rewarded and what we can do to fix it.

This series will challenge societal norms, empower you to embrace your identity as a leader, and help define the features and boundaries that will ensure your success and autonomy. Together, we’ll pave the way for the next generation of fearless women leaders.