Have A Voice as a Junior Woman in Finance

How to Have a Voice in General?

a. As the only woman and or person of color in the room, being fully prepared is a prerequisite to finding the confidence to speak up. 

b. Keep track of the questions you are asked in meetings and use that to guide your preparation. 

How to Deal with Unfair Feedback? 

a. Avoid getting defensive when receiving unfair feedback.

b. Try to listen like a third party observer and use it to understand the way you are being received by others, and as an opportunity to invest in your development.

How to Speak Up in the Age of Zoom？

a. Zoom actually offers a great opportunity to see each other one-on-one. Take the initiative to schedule the virtual catch-ups and coffee chats; people will appreciate it.

b. There is no such thing as over communication in the WFH environment. Use daily or weekly check-ins to ensure you’re staying visible with your manager or team.