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August 12th, 2024

Leading Without the Title: Mentorship and Breaking the Gender Gap | Urmi Hossain

"Leadership is not a title; it’s about making an impact." Urmi Hossain joins Josh to redefine what it means to be a leader in today’s workforce. Despite progress, the leadership gap remains a reality—especially in Finance—and Urmi provides a raw look at why women are still "playing the game" on a field designed by default for men.

Josh and Urmi explore the "Imposter Syndrome" trap, the complexities of giving and receiving feedback as a woman in a biased society, and why men are a critical part of the solution for gender equity. Whether you are looking for a mentor or looking to become a better ally, this episode offers a roadmap for fostering a truly inclusive culture.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The Manager Fallacy: Why Urmi stopped saying "I want to be a manager" in interviews and what she says instead.
✅ The Gender Gap in Numbers: A look at why the "disequilibrium" persists in the financial sector.
✅ Home-Grown Equality: Why the fight for professional gender parity actually starts with how we support the women in our personal lives.
✅ Combating Imposter Syndrome: Practical ways to celebrate "wins" and rewire your brain for self-belief.
✅ The Feedback Bias: Navigating the "Bossy vs. Assertive" double standard and how to give constructive feedback that sticks.
✅ Mentorship as a Two-Way Street: How mentors benefit just as much from the energy and ideas of their mentees.

🔗 Connect with Urmi Hossain:
Her website: https://linktr.ee/urmihossain
Women in Leadership Organization: https://www.womeninleadership.ca/victoria

📬 Contact Josh: [email protected]
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Josh Seldin Director of Manufacturing Initiatives | Author | Speaker | Podcast Host | Builder of Culture and High Performance Leaders | Ally

Josh Seldin is a seasoned Director of Manufacturing at a Fortune 50 company, with deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and maintenance systems. With a proven track record of operational excellence, Josh brings not only technical mastery but also a human-centered leadership philosophy to every environment he leads.

He is the author of Constructing a Healthy Culture and the host of the podcast Leadership in Quarters, where he explores the intersection of leadership, culture, and operational performance. Josh has a deep passion for building workplace cultures where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work every day.

At the core of Josh’s leadership approach is a commitment to developing leaders—both emerging and experienced—who can coach effectively, build trust, and lead with empathy. His focus is on cultivating psychologically safe environments, enhancing communication, and fostering inclusion across all levels of an organization.