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Bigfoot - 👹 myth Chupacabra - 🧛🏽♂️🐐 myth Abominable Snowmen - ☃️ myth Women in PE - 👭🏽👭🏽 myth? One of the most common things I hear as a diversity-focused recruiter is, “there just aren’t enough women in the space to recruit”. Guess what?! 🐂 💩 This myth often stems from a lack of awareness about the untapped pool of qualified female talent available. While it's true that the proportion of women may be lower, this doesn't preclude firms from actively seeking and attracting female candidates. By engaging with talent partners who focus on diverse talent pools, conducting inclusive outreach, and fostering a supportive work environment, firms can attract AND retain top female talent. Don’t let this myth hold your firm back! So, the next time someone tries to convince you that women in PE are as rare as Bigfoot sightings, throw in a hearty laugh, debunk the myth, and point them my way! They might gasp when I tell them that I have close to 9000 female investment professionals in my database! Yes, you heard it right – I can confirm it's not a mythical number. . . . #privatecredit #privateequity #diversity #womeninbiz

International Women's Day 2024 theme, “Invest in women: Accelerate Progress,” highlights the benefits of more women in capital markets. #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInLeadership

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 👯♂️𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀! 👯♂️ For years, society has been expecting women, who themselves are fighting for a seat at the table while juggling family obligations at the same time, to push for the advancement of other women. ⁉️𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻? 👉🏼 To truly advance, women need people in positions of power and influence to make a change for them, and there are simply not enough senior women to sponsor other women looking to advance in their careers. The few women who have made it to the top already have their hands full! And how did these women make it to the top? ♣️ Typically by play by rules made by men. 🚸 At the same time, they often still have the majority of household and childcare responsibilities, unlike their male peers, these women don't have "wives" 👉🏼 𝗦𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲. And this is why Uma from Lean In Network, Singapore , Jana from She Loves Data and I from ZaZaZu spend hundreds of unpaid hours with our teams to bring 100 C-suite men to sponsor and champion 200-300 early, mid-career women on this year's International Women's Day, the 8th of March to "𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸". It's not one of those walks that people just show up to. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘁! ⌛Registration closes this Saturday. Take advantage! https://shorturl.at/bklC1 👏👏Thank you to the C-Suite men who will join us to #InvestInWomen  

The Richest Women in the World On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of the world’s richest women while recognizing the gender disparities that persist in wealth accumulation. From Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, whose fortune stems from her inheritance in L’Oréal, to Mackenzie Scott’s substantial wealth amassed through her divorce from Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, these women’s stories highlight diverse paths to affluence. However, underlying their success stories is a sobering reminder of the gender wealth gap, wherein even the wealthiest women lag significantly behind their male counterparts. The richest woman in the world is the 15th richest person in the world. While names like Alice Walton and Julia Koch are synonymous with vast fortunes built on family legacies, others like Gina Rinehart have made their mark through ventures in mining and natural resources. Yet, despite their remarkable achievements, they remain exceptions rather than the rule in a world where economic power remains predominantly male. International Women’s Day serves as a call to action to address these disparities, to break down barriers that hinder women’s economic progress, and to create a more equitable world for all. As we commemorate International Women’s Day, we honor the resilience, ingenuity, and contributions of women worldwide. It’s a day to champion equity in all spheres, including economics, where women continue to face systemic challenges. By recognizing the achievements of the world’s wealthiest women and acknowledging the ongoing struggle for equity, we reaffirm our commitment to building a future where every one has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of gender. #HappyInternationalWomensDay

💟 IT'S INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY! 💟 As we celebrate International Women's Day, let's dive into a topic close to my day-to-day work and one I’m keen to highlight – the incredible successes of women in finance! ✨ 💼 💪🏽 💬 You might have heard the following statistic: Men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them... 💬 Of course, confidence is key, but fixating on 100% of a job description may hold you back… As your recruiter, I always ensure I know the client's must-haves for a role. So if you're considering an application, I've got the inside scoop on what's non-negotiable - let's chat and make that move together! 🚀 📈 As we step into 2024, I wanted to share some personal statistics that highlight the strides we’re making: ✅ Powerful Placements: Since joining Agora, I’m thrilled to share that 46.2% of the roles I've filled have gone to phenomenal women. ✅ Nurturing Diversity: This year, a proud 40% of the CVs I've shared with clients have been from women.  ✅ Insightful Interviews: 61% of CVs shared which have then been invited to client interview have been from women! Keep doing what you’re doing, it’s working. 💪🏽 🏆 Gone are the days when finance was considered a boys' club; the finance world thrives on diversity, and women bring a wealth of perspectives that drive innovation. Let's foster an environment where women in finance not only survive, but thrive. 🌐 💙 💭 I'd love to hear your thoughts. Who are the women that inspire you? Drop a like, share your stories in the comments, and let's continue this conversation on celebrating and supporting the incredible women in our finance community. 💭 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInFinance #DiversityInFinance #JobOpportunities #OwnYourCareer #CareerDevelopment #CareerSuccess

🌟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2024! 🌟 The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion. It's a reminder that everyone everywhere can inspire inclusion. Join me on the morning of March 8th to participate in "Walk their Talk," an event that brings together Singapore and Asia's leading 100 C-suite men with 200-300 early and mid-career women. 👥 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀: 1. 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: Understand women's challenges beyond data.    2. 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲: Foster open communication in an informal setting.     3. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Motivate senior executives to invest in women's careers actively.     4. 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Empower men to become champions and advocates. Your steps, alongside ours, can pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. Let's make a difference together! #InspireInclusion #InternationalWomensDay2024 #WalkTheirTalk

Hinds Sight is here with Paul’s thoughts on the latest news in Wealth Management... "This is a fantastic article highlighting the growing influence of women in wealth management. As a recruitment expert specializing in finance, I've seen firsthand the increasing number of women in senior positions within investment firms. I'm particularly impressed with the article's focus on the unique investment needs and preferences of women. The survey findings provide valuable insights into their engagement habits and attitudes towards sustainable investments. I believe that firms that can effectively cater to these needs will not only see increased business but also contribute to a more inclusive and equitable financial landscape" Given the increasing number of women in senior finance roles, what are the key skills and qualities that firms should be looking for in female candidates to attract and retain top talent in this field? #wealthaccumulation #womeninfinance #wealthmanagement #financialadvisors

Did you know that female investors are more likely to invest in female-founded companies? And did you know that according to UKBAA research, only 14% of investors are women? That’s why there really is no better time to join us and become an Investing Women Angel 👼 We are actively turning the dial for women-led businesses and for women in investment. As a group, we’re quietly and determinedly driving meaningful change, through training, collaboration, and most importantly - investment. And what’s more, we’re always happy to welcome new members who are interested in investing in early-stage companies, particularly those led by female founders. If you have considered becoming an angel investor, want to know more about the process, and join a group of like-minded women with a common goal - send us a message and the team will be in touch 📩 #angelinvesting #womenangels #femalefounded #womenled #womeninbusiness

I want a WOMAN in finance.😏💸 Despite challenges, women are making waves in private equity (PE). With only 15% in senior roles, it's time to accelerate change! More diversity means better products & services for all. https://bit.ly/4daNdUB #WomenInFinance #PrivateEquity #MAKERSWomen

As we celebrate International Women's Day this year, it is important to highlight the tremendous achievements of women who have risen to the pinnacle of their professions. Whether serving as Presidents, Ministers, or CEOs of Fortune 500 firms, Directors, Managers, Business owners, Domestic staff and so much more. These women have demonstrated amazing tenacity, perseverance, and resilience to get where they are today. Their journey has not been easy. They faced obstacles, discrimination, and challenges that would cause many others to fail. Nonetheless, through sheer determination, discipline and dedication, they have shattered glass ceilings and opened the path for others to follow. The journey doesn't end there. It is not just about personal success, but about lifting others up along the way. As they stand on the pinnacle of their achievements, they have a unique opportunity and responsibility to reach out and support other women striving to make their mark. Imagine the impact if every successful woman extended a hand to lift up another aspiring woman. Together, we can create a ripple effect of empowerment, encouragement, and inspiration that knows no bounds. So, let's rally together, not just on International Women's Day, but every day, to build a world where every woman has the opportunity to soar. Let's invest in our women - inspire inclusion, instill discipline, foster mentorship and champion each other's successes. Because when one woman succeeds, we all succeed. # Inspireinclusion