Companies with high gender diversity on executive teams are 25% more likely to achieve above-average profitability. Businesses with significant female representation on boards financially outperform those with minimal representation by 66%. Organizations with at least 30% female leaders see innovation revenue 15% higher.

For women, our survival has historically depended on being appropriate, approved of, and accepted. It is deeply ingrained within us—societal structures have conditioned women to avoid failure at all costs. This fear resides in the very core of our being, threatening to erupt into panic at the slightest indication of failure.

In contrast, the fear of failure for men is often rooted in the fear of not providing or not meeting external expectations. For women, however, the fear is intimately tied to social acceptance and approval. Being labeled a failure impacts us in profoundly personal ways—whether as a mother, wife, daughter, or in other significant roles. This internal struggle frequently goes unnoticed by the world but bears heavily on us.

Many extraordinarily successful women with whom I work experience this more acutely. Despite their accomplishments, they grapple with internal discontent, believing they must separate their external achievements from their internal sense of self-worth. As they achieve greater success, the disparity between external perception and internal sentiment becomes more pronounced.

Women often internalize faults. We feel inadequate, stemming from systems never designed with us in mind. Workplaces and infrastructures were not conceived to support our success. 

For instance, a job structure might be suitable for someone without home responsibilities. However, when layers of caregiving for children or elderly parents are added, it becomes unworkable without significant personal adjustments. The same idea applies to things like infrastructure. If a street isn’t well lit, it means that street is not sufficient for the purposes of a woman to walk down that street at night. 

Understanding this structural inequality shifts our perspective. This is not a matter of individual inadequacy but a systemic issue demanding change. 

At WCorp, we are embarking on a bold mission to transform how business is conducted globally. We aim to certify every organization as a safe, supportive workplace where women can excel. We strive to generate systemic infrastructural change, considering the varying life and physical changes women experience—creating a level playing field. Finally.

The core challenge lies in dismantling the systemic barriers that impede women's full participation and advancement. Embracing the principles of WCorp has the potential to unlock numerous benefits: businesses that thrive and women who excel.

Let’s cultivate workplaces where women thrive, fostering environments of support, equity, and true inclusivity. Become part of the solution and drive meaningful change. Visit us at wcorporation.org/start.