This report tackles a powerful leadership challenge: the gap between how women in STEMM see themselves and how others experience them.
Drawing on a decade of data from the Homeward Bound program, it reveals the impact of self-perception on leadership effectiveness, wellbeing, and career growth.
Across 10 years and more than 900 participants, the findings show a consistent pattern: women often underestimate their capability, while peers and colleagues see them as highly effective, confident, and constructive leaders.
The analysis also highlights the connection between mindset, behaviour, stress, satisfaction, and leadership impact, offering evidence-based insights for anyone looking to lead with greater confidence and influence.
In this Report You’ll Discover:
- Why women in STEMM consistently rate themselves more harshly than others do, and the impact this has on leadership
- What 10 years of Homeward Bound data reveals about confidence, self-perception, and the tendency to “play small”
- The relationship between constructive thinking, resilience, wellbeing, and career satisfaction
- How leadership behaviour influences effectiveness, relationships, promotion readiness, and stress levels
- Practical insights to help challenge limiting beliefs and step more fully into leadership potential
