Most people are familiar with the concept of the “alpha male” – typically the physically strong, socially dominant man who is more often than not successful in their career and life. On the other hand, the alpha female is only a more recent phenomenon thanks to the feminist movement. However, women still often feel the need to tone-down or apologise for their success or dominant traits to avoid getting misunderstood. In this episode, we explore the concept of being “alpha” and how it affects the way we are perceived in work and life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.