Shaping the Future of Work through Working Mothers with Shivani Berry

"Increasing the representation of women in leadership is not just good for gender equality; it's good for the business top line revenue.”

In this Future of Work Episode, Rebecca sits down with Shivani Berry, CEO and Founder of Arise Leadership, to explore the intricate challenges facing working mothers as they navigate the corporate ladder.

Shivani dives into the financial intricacies for working mothers while also confronting the bias and societal systems that present hurdles to women aspiring for leadership positions. Join us as Shivani imparts her wisdom on the power of self-advocacy, the importance of confidence, skill-building, and the vital support systems that can make all the difference.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Build confidence and learn to advocate for yourself to gain opportunities in leadership
2. As AI takes on more technical tasks, we need to focus on developing skills in relationship building, empathy, influence, and strategic thinking
3. A community can provide a judgment-free space for women to discuss challenges and share strategies related to career and motherhood

Things to listen for: 

[06:37] The value of community and conversations in education 
[14:52] Self-confidence is critical 
[22:39] Bringing leadership to create collaborative conversations at work 
[24:38] Real talk with friends moves us forward 
[30:14] More women should pursue leadership roles

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What is Business is Human?

We need a new definition of success—one that harmonizes meaning and money.

Imagine diving into your workday with renewed energy, leaving behind the exhaustion or dread of a monotonous grind.

Traditional beliefs about success and the root cause of burnout are the same:
Prove yourself.
Work harder.
Take care of the business, and it will take care of you.

We’re recycling the mindset and practices that keep us stuck. Our souls need a jumpstart into The Age of Humanity.

Tune in for a new way of working that honors our nervous system and the bottom line, using knowledge of the brain, the Bible, and business. We’ll discuss timeless truths that amplify growth, ignite change, and reshape the world of work. No corporate speak or business BS. Let’s get to the heart of a rewarding career and profitable growth.

We speak human about business.

What’s in it for You?

Value, Relevance, and Impact (VRI): No, it's not a new tech gadget—it's your ticket to making your work genuinely matter to you and your company.

Human-Centric Insights: We prioritize people over profits without sacrificing the bottom line. Think less "cog in the machine" and more "humans helping humans."

I'm your host, Rebecca Fleetwood Hesson, your thrive guide leading you into the new Age of Humanity. I’ve navigated the highs and lows of business and life, from achieving over $40 million in sales, teaching thousands of people around the world about leadership, trust, execution, and productivity to facing burnout, divorce, raising a couple of great humans (one with ADHD), and navigating the uncertainty of starting a business.

I’m committed to igniting change in the world by jumpstarting business into profitable growth with the timeless truths of our humanity.

Sound crazy? It’s only crazy until it works.

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