Beth Harris

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the FCN Store! 🛍️ 👉 As the leading global community of female coaches, this launch marks a milestone in our journey to champion female coaches everywhere.  femalecoachingnetwork.myshop…

✅ We need to change the conversation around gender inequality in the sports coaching. Instead of focusing on what women need to do differently, we need to acknowledge the systemic issues that contribute to the problem and work together to address them

👫 Equality of opportunity for female coaches in sport can help to build a stronger sporting culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and respect for all.

📚 FCN BOOK CLUB "If I were to recommend this book to anyone – it would be to the male decision makers in sport. The only way to create change is to understand the experiences of those who need their environments changing" femalecoachingnetwork.com/20…

Changing the culture of an organization to increase the number of female leaders requires a concerted effort from all levels of the organization ➡️ Lead by Example ➡️ Address Unconscious Bias ➡️ Provide Mentorship and Development Opportunities ➡️ Open doors

👉 Creating greater awareness and visibility of female coaches and their achievements is essential to increasing their presence in the industry. This can be done by promoting and publicizing female coaches through media coverage, social media, and events.

⚠️ It is important for leaders to lead by example and promote gender diversity and equity. This can include actively seeking out female candidates for leadership positions, recognizing the contributions of female employees, and publicly championing gender equity initiatives

How to create real change in sport Organisations cannot force change merely through strategic approaches  ⬇️ Organisational culture is what will determine the level of success ⬇️ Strategising must consider culture, reward systems, and people, and prioritise equity

4️⃣ Ways to increase the number of female coaches in performance sport👇 👉 Give women a voice & LISTEN 👉 Speak out about discrimination 👉 Create equality of opportunity 👉 Fix the system, not the women