#132: Navigating gender bias with Dr Amy Diehl: insights and strategies

Dr Amy Diehl is an award-winning information technology leader and gender equity researcher who has authored numerous scholarly journal articles and book chapters. Her writing has also appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Ms. Magazine. Glass Walls is her first book. She is also a sought-after speaker, consultant, and lawsuit expert witness. She resides in a small town in Pennsylvania. We cover the following in our conversation: 00:10 Meet Dr. Amy Diehl: gender equity advocate 01:50 Understanding gender bias 02:52 Impact of gender bias on women and money 05:15 The six gender bias barriers 06:11 Male privilege and disproportionate constraints 07:20 Insufficient support and devaluation 08:36 Hostility at work: manager sabotage 13:35 Acquiescence: internalising gender bias 15:26 The cost of gender bias in organisations 17:45 Victoria's Secret: a case study 21:14 The role of leadership in addressing gender bias 22:44 The gender bias scale: measuring and addressing bias 24:44 Personal experiences with gender bias 26:07 Understanding and identifying gender bias 28:47 Strategies for momen to combat gender bias 29:15 Building a support network 30:06 Considering alternatives in a toxic environment 33:15 The role of leaders in addressing gender bias 39:24 The importance of allies 43:29 Gender bias in politics: VP Kamala Harris 48:21 Concluding Thoughts