I have been working in male-dominated industries most of my life. When I started my career in investment banking, I was one of two women in my analyst class.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I'm in a male-dominated industry.
Whatever you got you have to accentuate. I ran my female card up and down the ladder my whole career, because I was in a man's world. It was worked by women but owned by men. I was the only female owner in my field at that time.
Women are a dynamic economic force. We represent the largest consumer market in the world and are drivers of GDP. More and more companies recognize that when they support women as customers, employees, leaders, future investors and partners, they are adopting sound business strategies and advancing social progress.
The role and importance of females in companies can make a big difference.
You can be this super-successful woman who's smart and effective but still feminine. When I worked in finance, I didn't always think that was possible.
A lot of professions happen to be male-dominated because women drop out at a certain point. It's unfortunate.
There's no doubt about it that my participation in sports allowed me to compete in the business world in a very gender-neutral way.
I went to a woman for advice about how to be in business, but I learned a great deal from men.
I have women working in high positions. I was one of the first people to put women in charge of big construction jobs. And, you know, I've had a great relationship with women.
I don't think of being a woman in an industry of men. I didn't walk into the kitchen and go, 'Ooh, I'm a girl!' I didn't get into my chosen profession. I wanted to be good at something.