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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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  Articles

  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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  Articles

  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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  Allies for Gender Equity

  Turns Out, Equity Has Range

  The questions sound new, but the struggle isn’t. “Do I belong here?”“Can I show up as myself?”“I don’t see people like me in leadership. Am I even welcome?” We’ve heard these questions before. For years, they came from women trying to find their footing in workplaces built for someone else. Women who learned that confidence […]

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