Barriers to Leadership Advancement

Barriers to Leadership Advancement for Women

Take this survey and reflect on what has been holding you back from advancement in your career.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this short survey. We have written a new book on the topic of women's leadership called Fearless Female Leaders: Stories and Strategies to Empower More Women to Lead.

Our goal in writing this book is to help professional women overcome barriers to career advancement and to inspire generations of more fearless female leaders. Your input will help us to better understand the ongoing barriers and issues that women continue to face in the workplace.

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Be well and stay fearless,

Kathy McAfee and Rosemary Paetow, coauthors of the book, Fearless Female Leaders

Please identify all of the barriers you've faced when trying to advance your career or attain leadership positions.

	PAST (within last 5 years)	PRESENT (within recent 12 months)
Gender Bias / Stereotyping / Discrimination / Outdated social norms
Fewer connections: difficulty finding mentors & sponsors to champion your career
Lack of flexibility in the workplace
Double Duty: Work PLUS caregiving & family responsibilities. Lack of support at home
Lack of role models and people who look like you in leadership positions
Lack of leadership development, training, skills & exposure
Women sabotaging women
Waiting to be noticed/ chosen / asking for permission
Gaps in your work history due to motherhood/parenting breaks
Lack of confidence and courage
Lack of encouragement. Manager doesn’t encourage you to grow your career
Lack of awareness. Not told of internal job openings and leadership opportunities
Sexual Harassment (from intimidation to abuse)
Not fitting in / Not allowed to be your true authentic self
Being ridiculed for being too competitive, assertive or bold
Ageism (too old or too young)

Using your own words, please rank order the TOP 3 barriers preventing you TODAY from advancing into leadership in your career (include any other barriers not listed above)

	Barriers
#1
#2
#3

Tell us what your career would look like if you were more fearless?
Imagine what you would do, feel, or think differently if you were a more fearless leader.

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Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective with us.We appreciate your input and time. If you'd like more information about the book, Fearless Female Leaders: Stories and Strategies to Empower More Women To Lead, by Kathy McAfee and Rosemary Paetow, please go to www.FearlessLeaderBooks.com.
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