good enough in their mind . I feel it too sometimes . As it relates specifically to being a working parent , it ’ s been my experience that navigating family commitments are a constant negotiation and renegotiation with first yourself some days on what the highest priority is and with a partner / spouse / support network to make it work . And that ’ s assuming you have a partner and the flexibility to do so .

Women , especially , put a lot of pressure on themselves to find this mythical balance or beat themselves up internally for not being able to be all the things people need from us . Balance is a myth , focus on the highest priority that day ( career , family , self , friends ), ask for help for the rest , and settle for good enough in the other areas in the short-term .

Much is made of the need to have more female CEOs – why do you think this is important and why should women aspire to the role ? I subscribe wholeheartedly to the saying ‘ you can ’ t be what you can ’ t see ’. It ’ s the women I saw throughout my youth , into college , and early in my career that showed me what was possible . When you see someone who is a reflection of you or what you hope to be , it builds confidence and gives you a sense that there is a path . This is why diversity in business and leadership roles is so important .

Do you think the role of the CEO is changing , and is it becoming more suited to women ? While I do think that opportunities for women CEOs are gradually increasing , truth be told , I have never felt the role to be ‘ unsuited ’ for women !

That said , I definitely think the role of CEOs is evolving . In the past few years ,

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