Supporting Women in the Workplace - MAC131

Supporting Women in the Workplace - MAC131

From Managing A Career by Layne Robinson

March 10, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 131

About this episode

Layne Robinson discusses the importance of supporting women in the workplace, sharing personal experiences and practical actions for change.

It's International Women's Day, and in my house that means something personal — I've got sisters, daughters, and granddaughters who remind me every day how much this matters. We've come a long way. We've got a long way to go. Today I'm handing you something practical you can use right now — because small actions, taken by enough people, change everything. Welcome back to Managing a Career. I'm Layne Robinson. Before we get into today's topic, I wanted to share a little about myself that should add context to why this topic is important to me. I have two sisters. No brothers. Growing up, it was the three of us, and watching my sisters navigate the world — school, friendships, eventually careers — shaped how I see things in ways I probably didn't fully appreciate until I was an adult. Then I had three daughters. Three. No sons. And if you're a parent, you know: you become fiercely, personally invested in the world those kids are going to walk into. I want my daughters to walk into workplaces that see them clearly. That give them a fair shot. That reward their talent and their effort — not just their willingness to be quiet and accommodating. And now — I have two granddaughters. Two…

People in this episode

Host: Layne Robinson

Topics covered

  • women in the workplace
  • International Women's Day
  • career support
  • gender equality
  • personal investment

Keywords

  • women
  • workplace
  • careers
  • support
  • gender equality
  • International Women's Day
  • personal investment

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