This week’s episode discusses some of the reasons we have to be discouraged at the state of Leadership. We hear from women across the world who explain their individual perspectives and frustrations with the current ways of leadership and in turn, remind ourselves why we are doing this Expedition. To find an approach to leadership that resonates with women.

They say “but Women have made progress”. Of course we have, but at a glacial pace. Think of the speed of change in everything else around us.

In the episode, Maria Anker Andersen, tells us Denmark is not the shining light we are told it is. Helene Wolf, in Germany shares what it’s like to be marginalised at meeting after meeting. And Faith Legendre in the US paints a picture of thin innovation when women are not part of it.

We also hear from Isata Kabia in Sierra Leone, who describes the tough life of a female politician and Dr Ayesha Mian, lists the expressions she would love to never ever hear again.

We would love to hear your vents too, please join the Women Emerging LinkedIn group and join the discussion. Send us your thoughts in written form or even better as voice messages. Tell us what makes you howl with anger and frustration. We feel the same!