Advocating for Women in Leadership: A Paternal Perspective

In this episode of the ZenLeader Podcast, Dr. Jodi Blinco welcomes Shohan Rahman, a passionate advocate for women's leadership and development. Shohan shares his journey as a 'girl dad,' his experience building inclusive teams, and the intentionality behind creating cultures of growth and diversity in the workplace. Tune in to learn how we can all play a role in empowering the next generation of leaders.

(1:00) - Overview of ZenLeader's mission and Shohan’s perspective as a male advocate for women leaders.

(02:31) - Shohan’s background in sales, leadership, and cultural development.

(05:01) - Founding ShoForward and focusing on "paying it forward."

(07:31) -: The importance of advocating for women in leadership: Shohan’s personal and professional insights.

(10:31) - Challenges women face in the workplace and intentional strategies for overcoming them.

(15:01) - Building a culture of learning and development: Shohan’s approach to identifying and nurturing talent.

(20:01) - Creating diversity and inclusion through intentional hiring and team balance.

(25:31) - Shohan’s leadership philosophy and advice for male allies in empowering women.

(30:01) - Practical insights for leaders on assessing talent and fostering growth.

(35:01) - Closing reflections on leadership, diversity, and the future of workplace culture.

To sign up for Shohan’s Pay it FWRD Newsletter, visit www.shoforward.com.

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