Emma Vaughan: What does International Women's Day mean to you?

"Sharing a personal experience will allow you to sell protection in your own words"

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On International Women's Day 2023, Emma Vaughan, head of protection and health solutions at SimplyBiz, considers what the day means to her and for the wider protection market.

International Women's Day can mean different things to different people. To me, it is about celebrating all the wonderful things that the women in our lives do. From mothers that love us unconditionally to best friends that make us proud or colleagues that make coming to work fun.   One thing I have observed in my 17 years in financial services is that there was a perception that women must be more like their male counterparts to thrive in senior positions. However, the qualities of a good leader, according to Google, do not lend themselves to this way of thinking: Empowerment of o...

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