The Female Maverick Manifesto

We sat in the conference room, anxiously awaiting our presentation slot. We had been asked to present our boldest and best ideas to move into a new market and double the growth of our business segment. We had prepped for weeks. Our PowerPoint was flawless. Finally, it was our turn.

There is no way to be humble about this. We were on fire. Everyone in the room was transfixed. Asking thoughtful questions. Taking copious notes. Senior management nodding their heads. Sounds amazing right?

It wasn’t. After thanking us for the great work and ideas, nothing happened. Budgeting season, then management changes, and then an executive who thought things were working just fine.