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  5 Things to Know About McKinsey’s “Ambition Gap” Report

  (Especially if Someone Only Reads the Headlines) If you’ve seen coverage of McKinsey’s latest Women in the Workplace report, you may have encountered a familiar and slightly alarming takeaway: Women are less ambitious than men. That’s not actually what the report says. But it’s what a lot of people walked away with. Since we live […]

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  Early Career

  A Better Career Goal: Be Sponsor-Ready

  Before you read: Take our 2-minute self-assessment to see how sponsor-ready you are right now. Then come back to this article to understand what your results mean and how to build momentum from here. There comes a point in most careers when you realize you don’t want to stay exactly where you are. You’re ready for […]

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  Champions for Change

  Wallace 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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  Gouri 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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  Business Women of Tomorrow

  Karishma Panchal: Embracing Change and Growing a Career in Data Product Management

  Making a career shift can feel daunting, but it can also lead to unexpected growth. In a recent video from Capital Group, Karishma Panchal shares her transition from five years in project management to becoming a data product manager; an opportunity that challenged her, pushed her to grow, and opened new doors for her future. Shifting Careers […]

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  Beyond the MBA

  Jenny Le on Paying It Forward and Leading with Purpose

  For Jenny Le, education has always been more than a personal milestone — it’s been a gateway to possibility. As a first-generation college and MBA graduate, Jenny understands firsthand how access, support, and community can change the trajectory of a life. Today, she pays that forward as the outgoing Chair of Forté’s Alumni Leadership Council […]

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