The Empowerment Paradox: Women, Men and Systemic Change with Megan Dalla-Camina - Ep. 37

How much has thw work environment, and its expectations changed recently? And how can the change that's coming be something that works better for you and your business?In this fantastic chat with author Megan Dalla-Camina, we break down how the dirty word of "patriarchy" may be controlling a lot more than we think (even for men).Megan Dalla-Camina is the Founder and CEO of Women Rising, an award-winning leadership company that has supported thousands of women and male allies across 76 countries to build meaningful careers, grow their leadership and create lasting impact. Following an 18-year executive career with IBM, GE and PwC, Megan founded Women Rising to help organisations develop exceptional women leaders, engage male allies and build more inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures.A sought-after keynote speaker, leadership expert and PhD researcher, Megan is the author of Women Rising, a practical guide to navigating leadership and career success with confidence, courage and authenticity. Her latest book, She Who Remembers, reflects the evolution of her work, exploring identity, purpose and what it means to lead without losing yourself. Megan's work has been featured in hundreds of media outlets globally, including Forbes, Fast Company, CNN and Psychology Today.To grab a copy of her books:https://megandallacamina.com/books/And to reach out to Megan:https://megandallacamina.com/https://www.instagram.com/megandallacamina/?hl=enhttps://womenrisingco.com/our-founder-1/For more information on Alena and the Real Math of Business:https://www.alenabennett.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenabennett/Chapters:00:00 Thought Provoking Question: Aussie Success at Commonwealth Games04:31 Introduction to Megan Dalla-Camina and Women Rising06:15 Understanding Patriarchy and Its Impact10:08 The Empowerment Paradox Explained15:01 Shifting the Narrative: Women vs. System19:12 Awakening Women to Their Power24:24 The Role of Male Allies in Change31:58 The Collective Effort for Change33:08 Understanding the Real Math of Business34:52 People vs. Math: The Leadership Equation38:10 The Impact of AI on Business Ratios40:20 Empathy and Leadership in the Age of AI43:22 Where Are the People in the Equation?46:01 Masculine and Feminine Traits in Leadership54:27 Taking Action: Recommendations for Change01:01:57 Listener Question: Good Metrics