Q4 2024 Virtual Roundtable
Beyond the Strong Black Woman: Embracing Vulnerability and Limits
About This Roundtable
For too long, we’ve shouldered the burden of the “Strong Black Woman” stereotype, sacrificing our authenticity and well-being on the altar of professional success. In this roundtable, we’ll rip away the mask and explore the pressure to be invincible, and the fear that vulnerability equals weakness. Together, we’ll consider a new paradigm — one that embraces our full selves, limits and all. We’ll explore how showing up authentically can be our greatest strength, and how setting boundaries can cultivate an expanded version of success.
Our Speakers
Bridgette Bell McAdoo
Chief Sustainability Officer, Genesys
Bridgette Bell McAdoo
Chief Sustainability Officer, Genesys
Pat Hurston
Independent Consultant for Non-profit Organizations
Pat Hurston
Independent Consultant for Non-profit Organizations
LaKeisha Sisco-Beck
Vice President and General Counsel, Jackson and Coker
LaKeisha Sisco-Beck
Vice President and General Counsel, Jackson and Coker
Your Take-Aways
New perspectives on strength in leadership, that embrace a more nuanced and sustainable approach
Tips on how strategic vulnerability can enhance leadership effectiveness and build stronger teams
Practical tools for establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries, crucial to well-being in high-pressure leadership roles
Strategies for building and leveraging powerful support systems, tailored to the unique challenges faced by women of color
This Experience is for Black Women in Senior Executive Roles Who:
- Feel the weight of the “Strong Black Woman” stereotype in their leadership journey.
- Seek to balance authenticity with professional expectations in high-level positions.
- Aim to redefine success on their own terms without sacrificing personal well-being.
- Want to connect with peers who understand their unique experiences and challenges.
