Rachel Cottam

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  • How to be an ally: Launch a formal mentorship program

    How to be an ally: Launch a formal mentorship program

    Launch (or participate in) a formal mentorship program at your company. Advocate for your mentee in public settings & introduce them to your network.

    Rachel Cottam

    November 22, 2022
    Allies at Work
    Allies at Work, Male Allies, Mentorship
  • How to be an ally in the workplace

    Becoming an ally can feel like a daunting task. Here are 11 simple things you can start doing today to be a better workplace ally.

    Rachel Cottam

    October 27, 2022
    Allies at Work
    Allies at Work, Male Allies
  • 3 lessons for women transitioning into tech

    3 lessons for women transitioning into tech

    Many women who are in transitioning into tech careers ask me how I did it and what advice I would share. Here are three lessons learned.

    Rachel Cottam

    June 27, 2022
    Women at Work
    Tech Careers, Women at Work, Working Mothers
  • How to be an ally: Include women in hiring

    How to be an ally: Include women in hiring

    Diversify your recruiting team—and if you want to hire more women, include at least one woman in the interview process.

    Rachel Cottam

    April 6, 2022
    Allies at Work
    Allies at Work, Hiring, Male Allies
  • How to be an ally: Say “Ouch”

    How to be an ally: Say “Ouch”

    When you hear a sexist comment, don’t wait to respond. Keep “ouch” locked and loaded.

    Rachel Cottam

    March 29, 2022
    Allies at Work
    Allies at Work, Male Allies, Sexism
  • How to be an ally: Amplify women’s voices

    How to be an ally: Amplify women’s voices

    When a woman makes a point in a meeting, repeat it and give her credit.

    Rachel Cottam

    March 14, 2022
    Allies at Work
    Allies at Work, Amplification, Male Allies
  • How to be an ally: No dinner meetings

    How to be an ally: No dinner meetings

    If you’re worried about appearances, eliminate one-on-one networking dinners that give unfair access to men.

    Rachel Cottam

    February 18, 2022
    Allies at Work
    Allies at Work, Male Allies
  • How to be an ally: Let her cry

    How to be an ally: Let her cry

    When you admit you’re “afraid” of women crying at work, you can move past it. Let her cry.

    Rachel Cottam

    February 9, 2022
    Allies at Work
    Allies at Work, Male Allies
  • How to be an ally: Say “I believe you”

    How to be an ally: Say “I believe you”

    Want to be a better ally at work? The first step is to practice believing women. Learn how.

    Rachel Cottam

    February 2, 2022
    Allies at Work
    Allies at Work, Male Allies, Mentorship
  • How to be an ally: Parent out loud

    How to be an ally: Parent out loud

    Allies can help women avoid the Motherhood Penalty at work by being vocal about the fact that parenting is their most important role. Learn how.

    Rachel Cottam

    January 28, 2022
    Allies at Work
    Allies at Work, Male Allies, Parenting, Working Mothers
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