By Ashley Sharp, executive director at Dwell with Dignity.
Scholars cite many reasons why the gender pay gap persists in 2022, often missing a lesser-known yet key cause—the confidence quandary.
People point to common culprits for the pay gap, such as unconscious biases, unequal caregiving expectations, educational roadblocks and flawed hiring practices. But, it’s a woman’s aversion to risk—the confidence quandary—that often holds them back in the workplace.
I am confident enough to tell you that you can be confident enough to overcome this obstacle to your success.
Why Your Mindset Matters The Problem With Confidence
People often interpret confidence differently based on the