In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Lisa DeFrank-Cole, an award-winning author and esteemed professor, to delve into women, leadership, and the barriers of gender bias. Lisa sheds light on why women’s career paths often take a non-linear route, shaped by caregiving roles, societal expectations, and entrenched biases, while men typically follow a more predictable career climb from education to promotion. She also introduces the Kaleidoscope Career Path, a fresh perspective on how career choices adapt to life’s changing values and circumstances. Whether it's balancing work-life priorities, caring for loved ones, or seeking personal fulfillment, Lisa explains how this flexible model reflects the evolving decisions women face throughout their professional journeys.

Lisa DeFrank-Cole is Director and F. Duke Perry Endowed Professor of Leadership Studies at West Virginia University, widely known for her academic and practical expertise in women’s leadership.

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MORE ABOUT LISA DeFRANK-COLE
Website: Lisa DeFrank-Cole
LinkedIn: Lisa DeFrank-Cole
Book: Women and Leadership: Journey Toward Equity

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