Across organisations, Women of Colour in leadership are stepping up, showing up, and driving impact. They do this often while navigating fatigue, frustration, tokenism and the weight of the concrete ceiling.
We don’t talk about it enough. We rarely pause to ask: What is the cost to them and to our organisations, when this goes unaddressed?
The Facts
👉🏾 Fatigue isn’t about lacking resilience.
It’s the result of constantly having to prove, translate and navigate bias; while being overlooked for the stretch roles and visibility that unlock real influence.
👉🏾 Frustration isn’t about disengagement.
It’s a signal that talent is being under-utilised, under-sponsored, and misrecognised; all while carrying the unspoken weight of representation.
👉🏾 Tokenism isn’t inclusion.
Being “the only one” in the room doesn’t equate to being heard, supported or advanced.
👉🏾 The concrete ceiling isn’t just a metaphor.
It’s a structural barrier, often harder to see, name, or break through. It keeps exceptional Women of Colour stuck just below the highest levels of leadership.
Would You Be Part of this Change?
Not as a box tick.
Not just for show.
When you invest in Women of Colour leaders with intention, you unlock more than individual potential. You challenge systemic blind spots, strengthen cultural competence and build leadership that reflects the world we operate in. You gain more than a team member, you gain a star player. , ✨
Discover our Women of Colour in Leadership programme, designed to create psychologically safe spaces for navigating challenges, embracing identity, and unlocking authentic influence.
And if you’re a leader seeking to strengthen your inclusive leadership currency, explore our companion programme: Leading Diverse Teams.
We’d love to hear your perspective. Have you experienced some of these challenges, or found ways to overcome them? Drop us an email to share your story, or connect with us on social media and join the conversation.
