Women in Leadership: How to Empower Other Women and Build Influence

Women in Leadership: How to Empower Other Women and Build Influence

From The Power of Peacefulness: Leading with Calm, Confidence and Clarity by Sharon T McLaughlin MD FACS

April 18, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how to empower women in leadership roles and provides actionable strategies for creating a supportive work environment.

f you’re looking to grow into a stronger, more impactful leader, one of the most meaningful things you can do is empower other women . In this video, we walk through practical, evidence-based ways to support, elevate, and advocate for women in the workplace. The research is clear—organizations with more women in leadership perform better. Yet many women still lack access to mentorship, sponsorship, and the visibility needed to advance. This video will help you close that gap with strategies you can start using right away. You’ll gain actionable insights to strengthen your leadership, expand your influence, and create a more inclusive and supportive work environment. In this video, you’ll learn: The key differences between mentorship and sponsorship—and how to use both effectively What to say in meetings to amplify and support other women’s voices How to foster psychological safety so women feel confident speaking up Simple, effective ways to advocate for women in leadership discussions How to recognize and challenge bias without overstepping Daily leadership habits that build trust, confidence, and visibility Whether you’re a physician leader, executive, or professional woman…

Topics covered

  • women in leadership
  • empowerment
  • mentorship
  • sponsorship
  • psychological safety
  • advocacy
  • bias recognition

Keywords

  • leadership
  • influence
  • workplace
  • support
  • visibility

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