Audrey Gregory, Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO of AdventHealth's Central Florida Division, North Region, joined Gaby Ortigoni, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO), to discuss women in leadership, in this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal.
When asked to give aspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders advice, Gregory said, “Fair is not an option.” Women must be “courageous and fierce” when planning where they want to go professionally and personally.
Ortigoni believes companies have a huge responsibility to support professional development so people learn “how to work in difficult situations, negotiate, speak in public and present yourself in a crowd when most of the people are different than you — whatever that may mean.”
Listen to this episode to learn more about:

• The significance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for women leaders.
• Common struggles women face, from imposter syndrome to not feeling prepared to pursue an opportunity.
• Recruiting efforts to bring more diverse businesses to the area.
• Hosting the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Conference in Orlando.
• Benefits organizations can expect when they prioritize women in leadership and DEI as a whole.
• Practical steps organizations can take to build a culture that supports gender equality.
• How to get rid of unconscious biases.
• The role male mentors have played in their careers.

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