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Read MoreWomen on BoardsInclusion, Insight, and Inspiration — Reflections from the Global Women on Boards Conference
Last year, I made the purposeful journey from Cologne to Brussels to attend a truly impactful event: Global Women on Boards Conference* – Promoting Inclusion and Allyship in Today’s Workplace. I had a hunch the effort would be worthwhile — and I was absolutely right. Held in a beautiful venue that encouraged both focus and […]
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Read MoreChampions for ChangeTricia Osolin on Creativity, Confidence, and Leading with Integrity
When Tricia Osolin, University of Chicago (Booth School of Business) ‘14, made the leap from Hollywood creative campaigns to business school, she wasn’t just changing industries — she was challenging expectations. “Going back to school for an MBA was not the norm,” she recalls. “Most people at my agency asked, ‘Why would you want to […]
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Read MoreBeyond the MBAJessica Kapadia on Trusting Your Inner Compass and Taking a Bet on Yourself
When Forté MBA alumna Jessica Kapadia (Indiana University – Bloomington, Kelley School of Business, MBA 2010) reflects on her career, one theme stands out: learning to trust her inner compass. From her time at Apple to her current work with impact-driven ventures in Africa, Jessica’s path has been guided by self-reflection, courage, and a deep […]
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Read MoreMid-LevelSlide-Decks and Second Opinions: The Evolving Art of Consulting
There was a time when every consulting insight came with a 50-slide appendix, a perfectly color-coded Gantt chart, and a watermark declaring Confidential – For Client Use Only. Competence was measured in slide count, and PowerPoint was the industry’s native language. Back then, consultants spoke in frameworks, clients nodded in agreement, and everyone left the […]
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Read MoreGlobal BusinessCounting Women, Not Words
Everyone in Europe knows the clock is ticking. By June 30, 2026, EU-listed companies — several thousand in total*, from global giants to far less familiar names — will be held to more than rhetoric. Under the Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, 40% of non-executive seats or a third of all board seats must […]
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Read MoreB-School SpotlightsSTEM MBA Degrees: Building Leadership Opportunities for Women
This blog is sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business) For Eleanor Dinardo, choosing to earn an MBA wasn’t solely for career advancement. Her goals also included developing her leadership approach, creating authentic relationships, and discovering a nurturing community. “I wanted to truly know my classmates, form meaningful relationships, and build a network […]
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Read MoreDiversity and InclusionPa’lante with an MBA: Latina Leaders This Hispanic Heritage Month
The first thing you’ll notice about Hispanic Heritage Month is that, unlike most “months,” it doesn’t start on the 1st. It begins on September 15th, a time when five Latin American countries celebrate independence, with Mexico and Chile right after. In other words, it launches in the middle of a stretch already full of national […]
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Read MoreMid-LevelResilience, IRL
Resilience. It’s one of those words that’s been making the rounds in business circles for years, right alongside “transformation” and “innovation.” It looked good in annual reports and fit neatly into MBA brochures. But ask ten people what resilience actually means in business, and you’ll get ten different answers, most of them vague. Here’s the […]
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