Do Women Really Support Women? Competition, Cliques & the Truth About Support

“Women supporting women” sounds great. But what happens when you’re competing for the same client, opportunity, promotion or seat at the table? In this episode of Ambition After Hours, Brit and Jen get into the complicated side of female friendships, business relationships and professional communities. We’re talking about competition between women, jealousy, networking cliques, referrals, mentorship and the difference between saying you support women and actually showing up for them. We also turn the conversation back on ourselves. Are we making introductions? Referring women when they aren’t in the room? Sharing opportunities? Welcoming new people into our circles? And can you support another woman even when you don’t necessarily like her? Plus, we ask a question that might sting a little: Have you ever complained about the clique, then realized you might be part of it? Grab a coffee, wine or whatever your current emotional support beverage is. This one gets interesting. Subscribe to Ambition After Hours for candid conversations about business, ambition, life and everything that happens after hours.