How to Succeed When the Career Ladder is Broken
From Women Amplified by The Conferences for Women
April 17, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
Lareina Yee discusses the challenges women face in advancing their careers and how they can succeed despite systemic barriers.
In this episode, we hear from Lareina Yee, co-author of the book Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women – and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It. We often hear about the glass ceiling and how difficult it is for women to break into the very top leadership positions, but the […]
People in this episode
Guest: Lareina Yee
Topics covered
- career advancement
- women in leadership
- gender equality
- professional development
- overcoming obstacles
Keywords
- career ladder
- glass ceiling
- women's leadership
- success strategies
- gender barriers
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women
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