
Board Diversity Is Rising – So Why Aren’t Executive Pay Gaps Closing?
Today’s #ThursdayThoughts come from new research confirming a pattern I’ve observed across many boardrooms: while female board representation is increasing, persistent gender pay gaps persist at the executive level.
I’ve seen this firsthand.
Companies add women to […]
Closing the Gap: Advancing Women’s Representation in Board Leadership
Today’s #ThursdayThoughts come from some troubling data I’ve been reviewing.
The case for women on boards has rarely been stronger. And yet progress is stalling. From 2024 to 2025, […]
Recommending Actions For Board Ready Women This Month
Today’s #ThursdayThoughts highlights how board-ready women plan to pursue board seats this spring. By then, decisions will already be finalized.
I’ve been thinking about this lately […]
Sponsorship vs. Mentorship: Why Advice Alone Won’t Get You on a Board
Sponsorship vs. Mentorship: Why Advice Alone Won’t Get You on a Board
Women are over-mentored and under-sponsored—the bottleneck to board seats isn’t knowledge; it’s access:
• Key distinction: Mentorship = sharing advice (passive); Sponsorship = […]
The Latest Outlook on Canada’s 2026 M&A activity
KPMG Canada‘s latest outlook predicts that Canada’s 2026 M&A activity will be driven by nation-building in infrastructure, energy, and critical minerals. These are consequential sectors that […]





