Today, Dr. Paulette Harper joins me to explore the topic of her book The Courage To Win. Dr. Harper, an award-winning author, provides a platform for women, showing them how to amplify their voice. With her guidance and expertise, over 150 women have written their story. As a result, they have realized their dream of becoming a published author.  Please join us as Dr. Harper share a part of the journey that led her to become the woman she is today. She is an example of a woman who is...

Not sure you've realized it or not, but it's a jungle out there.  That is definitely true if you are a women working in corporate. Navigating the corporate landscape takes savvy; savvy which comes in three forms: Interpersonal Political and Organizational We need a guide, a sherpa of sorts, to help us navigate so as not to become prey. Today I sit down with Alison Martin of Engage Mentoring. Alison provides inside on how mentors, sponsors and coaches can help us navigate that jungle out...

If you’re attuned at all to what is going on in the United States of America, you know we’re in the throes of a hotly contested race to see who will become our next President and Vice President. The way our process works, several candidates vie to become their party’s nominee.  One of the features of this contest is for each candidate to participate in at least one debate. The race is so competitive that folks argue over who won the debate. If your preferred candidate did well, to you...

Navigating the corporate landscape takes savvy. That is especially true when it comes to negotiating pay. But according to Harvard Business Review, women are more reticent than men to negotiate salary offers. They are less likely than men to negotiate their salaries, EVEN THOUGH they are just as successful when they do. Glassdoor provided insight on the motivations for and hesitations with negotiating pay.  They give three main reasons why women fail to negotiate when it comes to pay. ...

It may shock you to know that the gender pay gap varies by State. For some States, it varies widely. For instance, in Alabama the female to male earnings ratio is .75. In laymen terms, that means women earn on average 75 cents for every $1.00 men earn. That makes the gender pay gap 25 cents. Bet you can't name the State with the smallest pay gap. It's Vermont. Women earn 93 cents for every $1.00 men earn. That makes the gap 7 cents. It's not zero, but I'll take 7 cents over 25 every day of...

Ever wonder why the big to-do pay transparency? According to Payscale, the intent behind pay transparency legislation is to close the gender pay gap by forcing organizations to openly advertise pay ranges and thereby enforce pay equity. Some of the evolving legislation also requires employers to share pay data internally with existing employees. But is it working? The jury's still out.  Pay transparency is not working - yet.  But it is taking the nation by storm, state by state. Take a...

Guess what? This year, the gender pay gap does not close for any educational degrees — not even law degrees. You mean to tell me that attorneys get caught too? Yes, attorneys get caught too! But you may be thinking to yourself, “They know the law.” Yes, attorneys know the law. And they get caught too! Although women with law degrees see one of the smaller uncontrolled gender pay gaps, they still earn 12% less than their male counterparts with law degrees. Talk about a bombshell! But...

According to the recent Payscale Gender Pay Gap Report, higher education does not lead to pay equity for women. In fact, the data show that the gender pay gap sees minimal or no improvement at higher educational attainment levels compared to a high school degree. The widest uncontrolled gap is for those with MBAs.  This is not new.  It has persisted year over year. Women with MBAs take home $0.76 for every dollar that men with MBAs take home.  Don't believe me?  Take a listen to this...

Ever heard of the Motherhood Penalty? Turns out there is such a thing.  According to Payscale, it's a phenomenon where a woman’s pay decreases once she becomes a mother. On this week's episode of The BIG Gender Reveal, I pull back the curtain to show how this elephant (I named the gender pay gap) penalizes women who are moms. It really is appalling.  Take a listen!   P.S.  Check out last week's episode:  The Big Reveal   www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact

You've heard of gender reveal parties, haven't you? Some have gone exceptionally well; others, horribly wrong. On today's episode, I will reveal the latest news about the gender pay gap. No theatrics, just the facts. Take a listen to get up to speed on how this elephant keeps women trapped in the gap.   www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact

Ever wonder why women settle?  This thought has been heavy on the brain for several weeks now.   It’s one thing to ask why women settle.  But the real question is this:  why do you settle?  What makes you settle for less when you could have so much more?  Time to break that habit.  Take a listen and find out how.   [email protected]/contact

Are you leaving money on the table? If you are NOT negotiating salary when deciding whether to accept a job offer or promotion, there's a very HIGH likelihood you're leaving money on the table. Several studies done in the US show that women are more reluctant to negotiate when it comes to pay.  The result?  Women tend to leave money on the table. Is it possible you’re missing out? Don't settle for less. Take full advantage of what's available to you. Take a listen to this week's episode...

This episode has absolutely nothing to do with zapping the gender pay gap, but it does contain nuggets of wisdom you can use. I was speeding and got caught. (Oh, no!) It could have been a traffic stop gone wrong. Thankfully, that was not the case. Take a listen to hear what NOT to do if you're caught speeding.   www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact

Time and time again, surveys show that managers are not talking to their people about two very important topics: performance and pay. (Namely, pay when it comes to getting a raise.) If your boss is not talking to you about your pay and performance, what should you do? Check out this week's episode to find out more.   www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact

Did you get your raise yet? If not, you're gonna have to ask for it! It doesn't seem fair that you have to ask for something that's rightfully yours, does it?  I can relate. But guess what?  If you don't ask, you may continue to get the short end of the stick.  Want to get more money into your bank account, instead of letting it go up that elephant's snout? Take a listen and find out how. Contact: www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact

Women’s History Month went out with a bang and here we are almost smack dab in the middle of April. Did you get your raise yet?  If not, your raise may be going up that elephant's snout.   There is a way to get your raise out of your company's budget into your bank account.  Take a listen and find out how.   Episode 53:  Get Your Ducks In A Row (3 Secrets to Getting a Raise) Contact: www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact

When it comes to pay, women need to get even. Although the Equal Pay Act has been around since 1963, some women are still not earning equal pay for equal work. In this last episode to celebrate Women's History Month, hear what some women are doing to help women get even when it comes to pay.  Yes, it's high time for women to get even.   Contact: www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact

Today, I celebrate just a few of the women who have touched my life in unforgettable ways. These women have made an indelible imprint in my life and are proudly displayed on the Wall of Gratitude of my heart. Want to know who they are? Drum Roll.  Esther, Vera, Tina, Joe Anne, Mrs. Pettis, and several more. Take a listen to hear how these women have impacted my life.   Contact me here: www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact

It's March, the month we celebrate Women’s History Month! When you make your list and cast your vote for women to celebrate and recognize, I hope one of the votes you cast will be for you. Yes, you, the woman in the mirror. Why? Because you’re all that and a bag of chips. Take a listen to this week's episode to hear more.   Contact: [email protected]/contact

Has anyone told you lately that you're amazing just the way you are? If not, let me be the first to say it today, "You're amazing, because you are! Your employer can judge the value of your contribution at work, but they cannot determine your worth. Please don't confuse your "who" with your "do". Instead of judging and evaluating yourself, why not affirm yourself?  You’re Amazing! Just The Way You Are!   Contact: www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact

It's February, the month of love! We readily understand love when it comes to romance and family. But what about when it comes to the workplace? Is it possible that love can be found in the workplace?  Yes, at work, love can be expressed in the form of appreciation and encouragement. Even at work, I want to know what love is. And I want my employer to show me. In this episode, I discuss the languages of appreciation and how love is expressed at work.  Take a listen and discover your love...

You may be asking yourself, when it comes to work, what's love got to do with it?  What in the world does love have to do with any of it? My reply? One word. Lots! For most of my career in publicly traded companies, I’m very fortunate I worked with a wonderful group of people, under the leadership of some great bosses.  For the most part, I loved the work I did. Until…until I landed an assignment working for a bad boss. I was doing work I loved but, working for this boss was the...

You've heard the phrase, "Get your ducks in a row."  Well, there's no better time than now to set the stage for success for 2024, especially as it relates to work.  In this episode, I share my secrets for getting my ducks in a row.  Doing three things in the first quarter of the year will help guide you the remainder of the year.   Contact me: www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact

Well, Y'all, this is a wrap for Season 1! Yaaaaaaayyyyy!!! It hardly seems possible, but 52 weeks passed in a flash! Thank you for hanging in there with me! As I bring Season 1 to a close, let's take a trip down memory lane to recall what has occurred on Zap The Gender Pay Gap. I look forward to seeing you in Season 2! Contact me: www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact