Thought Leadership

Written By: Jillian Climie. Most of us have heard of the term “glass ceiling,” the invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing into senior leadership roles. But have you heard of the “glass cliff”? I hadn’t either, at least not by name. But I had certainly heard the stories that illustrated it.  The glass cliff refers to situations where women are hired into senior positions during times of crisis, instability, or organizational decline. Moments when the likelihood o

Written by: Sophie Warwick. Starting my career in a male-dominated industry, I heard far too many stories about women experiencing bullying or sexual harassment in the workplace. For those who were able to speak out, and many could not to, they were often met with shock. Hearing responses like, “that doesn’t happen here.” And yet, it happened to them, and many others. There’s often a temptation to redirect. For example, “that used to happen, but it doesn’t anymore.” Or, “that

Written By: Jillian Climie. Equity compensation can be one of the most valuable parts of a job offer, but also one of the hardest to understand. Between different types, vesting schedules, grant cadences, expiry dates, and unique program structures, it’s a lot to navigate. If you’re joining a new company and equity is part of your package, here are 10 key questions to ask before signing on. 1. What is the grant date dollar value? Oftentimes if you’re being granted restricted

Written By: Jillian Climie. At The Thoughtful Co, we’ve been hearing a lot of fear around salary negotiations lately. With economic...

Written by: Sophie Warwick One of the most common questions we get in our workshops is, “Where can I find reliable market data?” Finding...

Written by: Sophie Warwick Are you uncomfortable discussing your compensation with your loved ones? Many of us feel a strong sense of...