EP 93: Dr. Jen Wagner on Empowering Women to Prosper and Lead
Sep 28, 2023
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Dr. Jen Wagner, pediatric anesthesiologist and founder/CEO of PROSPER, discusses women's performance and leadership. Topics include creating supportive environments, recognizing talent in the medical field, empowering women in leadership, and building a system for correct behavior.
Creating a supportive culture that empowers women to thrive in the workforce.
Asking the right questions and providing necessary support to address women's needs.
Breaking down barriers in education and communication to support women's progress in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Deep dives
Women's holistic performance and empowerment
Dr. Jan Wagner, founder and CEO of Prosper, discusses the importance of helping women optimize their current and future states, and how to attract, develop, and retain female talent in world-class organizations. She highlights the need for organizations to ask the right questions and provide support and understanding for women's unique challenges and responsibilities. Dr. Wagner emphasizes the significance of empowering women to have a strong voice and develop resilience skills in order to promote their success and leadership.
Creating a supportive environment
Dr. Wagner emphasizes the need for organizations to create a culture that supports women and provides the necessary resources and opportunities for their advancement. This includes recognizing and addressing roadblocks, such as cultural biases and promotion vehicles, that hinder women's progress. She stresses the importance of leaders acknowledging and correcting behaviors that undermine women's contributions, ensuring psychological safety in the workplace, and fostering a supportive environment where women's voices are heard and valued.
Asking the right questions
Dr. Wagner highlights the significance of asking women the right questions to determine their needs and provide necessary support. This includes understanding what individuals require to succeed in their environment, identifying factors that could make their daily lives easier, and recognizing the need for work-life balance and support during different life stages, such as starting a family. By asking these questions and being responsive to women's needs, organizations can empower women to thrive and create a stronger workforce.
Breaking down barriers
Dr. Wagner addresses the need to break down barriers in education and communication to support women's progress. She emphasizes the importance of educating women about their own bodies and understanding how physiological changes impact their performance and overall well-being. Additionally, she encourages women to confidently communicate their needs and advocate for themselves, while also promoting a supportive culture that values and recognizes women's contributions.
Addressing gender biases and stereotypes
Dr. Wagner discusses the challenges women face in traditionally male-dominated fields, such as emergency medicine, and how gender biases and stereotypes can impact their leadership roles. She suggests practicing gender-neutral communication styles and providing opportunities for women to gain experience and practice leadership in crisis situations through simulations. Dr. Wagner also underscores the importance of recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women in leadership positions to inspire confidence and empower future female leaders.
Dr. Jen Wager is a pediatric anesthesiologist, an expert on human performance, and the founder and CEO of PROSPER, a team devoted to wholistic women's performance and helping women thrive. In this episode, we get into women's performance, how organizations can attract, develop, and retain high performing women, how to build environments that help women achieve, and so much more. You can find out more at www.weprosper.co
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