Stop Giving Women Advice: The hidden danger of unsolicited advice and its effect on women

Description: The year my business started making six-figure revenue, a mentor told me I needed to be "more of a shark." And he wasn't the only one—I was constantly hearing from others that I needed to be more confident, or more assertive—that if I wanted to be a serious entrepreneur, I needed to dress differently, or speak differently, or even reconsider what I ordered for lunch.

The problem with all this advice? I didn't ask for it. And in the big world of startup culture, it made me feel about an inch tall.

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After years of research, I've learned that I'm not alone—women are more likely to receive unsolicited advice than men are, and it can have an incredibly damaging effect on our confidence, our performance, and our relationships.

Thankfully, I've also learned how to address this problem—I've found some sunscreen to protect against the harsh glares of others' unsolicited advice. In this talk, we'll explore unsolicited advice from a neuroscience perspective, and talk about ways you can re-channel others' unnecessary feedback into fuel for your fire.

Formats offered: Keynote