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Read MoreChampions for ChangeWallace Gundy on Transformation and Resilience
When Wallace Gundy reflects on her MBA journey at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School, one word comes to mind: transformational. From the moment she was named a Forté Fellow, Wallace knew she was part of something bigger than herself — a community of ambitious, mission-driven women determined to lead with confidence and purpose. […]
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Read MoreArticlesGouri LeDonne on Purposeful Leadership and Paying It Forward
Gouri LeDonne’s journey as a leader is rooted in purpose, community, and a deep belief in the power of women to transform the world around them. As one of the first recipients of the Edie Hunt Award, a longtime supporter of Forté, and a mentor to many, Gouri exemplifies what it means to lead with […]
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Read MorePersonal FinanceA Guide for Giving Tuesday (Without Losing Your Sanity or Your Wallet)
This piece draws on insights generously shared by Asha Aravindakshan of GlobalGiving, Lydia Gosselin, CFP, and Michelle Ormsby of Teach For America Detroit during their recent webinar, which emphasized that giving is not only impactful but also strategic. Let’s be honest. Giving Tuesday can feel like a full-contact sport. Your inbox is overflowing, your favorite […]
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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 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 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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