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Why networking is not working for some women

We shouldn’t have to second-guess our professional interactions with men. Here’s how we can drive real change.

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Research shows that women are often over-mentored and under-sponsored.

Research shows that women are often over-mentored and under-sponsored.

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Debbie Yong

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In 2024, on the cusp of turning 40, I left a stable, salaried job to take a sabbatical and figure out my next move. 

Since then, I’ve been on a networking bender. I put myself out there and shared openly on LinkedIn about my career transition. 

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