The plagiarism accusation against Harvard President Claudine Gay reveals the intertwining of office and race politics in higher education. Women of color leaders often face heightened scrutiny due to systemic biases in the workplace. As an executive coach for women, I help WOC leaders who feel like they're walking a narrow "tightrope." To hear it in action, listen to an actual coaching segment.

To be born into patriarchy, or any society that systematically gives the upper hand to men, is to be conditioned to internalize the falsehood that there’s something inadequate in us.

ESPECIALLY when we dare ourselves to ask for more power and money.

"When I think about asking for raise, my anxiety spikes, because what if they say no? I'll feel like a total failure." 

A BIPOC client said this to me the other day.

Read on for the three-step strategy I offered my client, so she can advocate for her career growth with more ease and confidence.

Watch the replay of my open group call Leadership Lab for Women of the Global Majority. 

But before I get into the details, let me take you on a quick journey into the subterranean world of NYC subway system…

It’s NOT your fault if the path to promotion feels murky or unfair…

because in reality, it is FAR from true meritocracy.

And here’s the thing to remember.

You’ve got a big brain, big heart and big intentions to be of service in the world. 

You ENJOY being good at what you do. Mastery matters to you. 

But as a woman in a male-dominated workplace…