More women in consulting – Listen, learn and lead the change
More women in consulting - Listen, learn and lead the change
Podcast Description
This podcast series that amplifies the perspectives of women in the consulting industry. Through honest conversations and personal reflections, we explore what it takes to lead, connect, and thrive in a field still striving for gender balance.Each episode dives into key topics such as parental leave, internal and external networking, and leadership — all through the lens of those navigating the consulting world as women and allies.This series builds on the work of the More Women in Consulting initiative — a cross-company collaboration launched in 2020 under the Confederation of Danish Industry, which over several years has mapped key challenges and gathered concrete, actionable solutions to drive progress across the management consulting industry. Each episode delves into themes such as leadership, networking, parental leave, and equal pay. Through in-depth conversations with industry professionals, we explore what’s working and what still needs to change. The foundation of this podcast is the 2024 inspirational catalogue, which presents 8 key initiatives and concrete recommendations for improving gender equality in management consulting. You can read it here: more-women-in-consulting_part2_web-opslagny.pdf
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Content Themes
The podcast explores key themes such as leadership, networking, parental leave, and equal pay, featuring episodes that discuss practical strategies for supporting women in consulting. For instance, an episode on parental leave examines how firms can better assist employees transitioning back to work, while other episodes focus on the role of internal women’s networks and the benefits of joining external professional networks.
This podcast series that amplifies the perspectives of women in the consulting industry. Through honest conversations and personal reflections, we explore what it takes to lead, connect, and thrive in a field still striving for gender balance.
Each episode dives into key topics such as parental leave, internal and external networking, and leadership — all through the lens of those navigating the consulting world as women and allies.
This series builds on the work of the More Women in Consulting initiative — a cross-company collaboration launched in 2020 under the Confederation of Danish Industry, which over several years has mapped key challenges and gathered concrete, actionable solutions to drive progress across the management consulting industry.
Each episode delves into themes such as leadership, networking, parental leave, and equal pay. Through in-depth conversations with industry professionals, we explore what’s working and what still needs to change.
The foundation of this podcast is the 2024 inspirational catalogue, which presents 8 key initiatives and concrete recommendations for improving gender equality in management consulting.
You can read it here: more-women-in-consulting_part2_web-opslagny.pdf
In this episode of More Women in Consulting, we challenge the traditional image of leadership. What happens when more women reach the top of consulting firms? Why does representation matter—not just in numbers, but in the shape and feel of leadership itself?
Together with Christina Burgwald (Partner, EY), Marianne Skovgaard (Senior Manager, Bain), Emilie R. Vitoft (Senior Consultant, EY), Rasmus Bing (HR Director, Rambøll), and host Maje Müllenborn, we explore how the leadership landscape is shifting.
From personal journeys to structural barriers, they reflect on what it takes to lead authentically, how diverse leadership styles can co-exist, and why inclusive career development is key to retaining female talent.
Some of the key takeaways:
- A leader is not a stereotype – There are many valid leadership styles, and empathy, team focus, and authenticity are increasingly valued traits.
- Representation changes conversations – When women enter senior roles, they reshape how leadership is practiced and perceived.
- Career progression needs rethinking – Internal leadership, mentoring, and culture-building must be recognized on par with commercial roles.
- Culture and structure must evolve together – Targets and metrics help, but real change comes through sponsorship, visibility, and committed leadership.
This is not just about gender. It’s about building the kind of leadership the future demands—more inclusive, more human, and ultimately, more effective.
Tune in to hear real stories, practical strategies, and bold reflections on what needs to change—and what already is.
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