The reality is, as a female executive, you will be among a small number of women leading in any space—especially in the tech industry. In fact, only
Having worked at Ultimate for over 20 years, Felicia has gone from Director of Finance to Vice President of Finance, and ultimately CFO, playing a key role in the company's Below, Felicia shares tips and lessons that have enabled her to thrive over the years in the male-dominated industries of finance and tech.It's not enough to just be good at your job; your relationships will help you move up the ranks at work. Build good relationships with leaders from the very beginning, regardless of their role and gender. At company meetings, social hours or offsite events, engage with as many people as possible .
"I got ahead by pushing my way into the 'boys’ club' and commanding a seat at the table." She believes this is the first step towards promoting an inclusive workplace environment and empowering other women to follow your footsteps."Showing up is a victory in itself; you have to take up space and use your voice so your perspective is taken into account," says Felicia.