Redefining leadership

How Forté connects women across the career journey Forté Women Business Leaders Conference in London brought together women from across industries, institutions, and career stages. Designed with two tracks, one focused on early career talent and the other on MBA alumni and experienced professionals, the event created multiple entry points for learning and connection. Across […]

Featuring Bose and Jessica Stark,  Forté Fellow, Duke Fuqua School of Business For Bose, every career fair is an opportunity to listen first. When the company joined their first Forté Virtual Career Fair, the goal was simple: meet women who reflect Bose’s values of innovation, collaboration, and curiosity. That’s where Bose first connected with Jessica […]

This article incorporates insights from executive coach Kelly O’Brien on building confidence at work. Some people seem naturally confident. They speak up easily. They volunteer for stretch assignments. They don’t appear rattled by feedback. It can look like confidence is something you either have or you don’t. But confidence is not a personality trait. It’s […]

This article incorporates insights from career development leaders and Forté community experts on navigating layoffs and professional transitions. Getting laid off hurts. And the hardest part isn’t the job loss. It’s the story you start telling yourself about what it means. Maybe it means you weren’t good enough.Maybe it means you’re behind.Maybe it means everyone […]

Have you heard the stat about women only applying to jobs when they meet nearly all of the requirements? It shows up in workshops on confidence, leadership development, career planning… Pick a topic and at some point someone will mention it. The exact numbers change depending on who tells the story. But the basic claim […]

This article incorporates insights from Forté research and community data on the impact of mentorship in the workplace. Working hard is important. But early in your career, working hard without guidance is inefficient. Many professionals assume that if they perform well, opportunities will follow. Sometimes they do. Sometimes they don’t.   And often, it has nothing […]

Many women are reluctant to negotiate — but the more you know about negotiation, the easier it is to ask for what you want.

Most early career professionals assume they are being evaluated on the quality of their work. And at first, they are. Strong analysis builds credibility. Reliable execution builds trust. Early roles are designed to test whether you can deliver consistently. But at some point, often earlier than expected, the criteria shift. You are no longer measured […]