Shelley Zalis
CEO at The Female Quotient
Senior Contributor at Forbes
CEO of @femalequotient, Chief Trouble Maker Changing the equation, closing the gender gap
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Shelley Zalis
This morning in my SoulCycle class, my instructor David said something that stopped me mid-spin:“Bravery is owning up to the fact that you might have fear—but doing it anyway.”And just like that, it clicked. I often talk about conscious leadership—and that still matters. But awareness without action is just observation. What we need now is an evolution. We need brave leaders. Bravery isn’t about being fearless. It’s about acknowledging fear and choosing to move forward anyway.
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2 months ago |
forbes.es | Ana Mones Cazon |Shelley Zalis |Cristina Romero |Annika Grosser
Todos hemos dicho alguna vez «porque yo lo valgo» mirándonos al espejo, o «porque tú lo vales» a alguna amiga cuando estaba desanimada. Este icónico lema, perteneciente a L’Oréal Paris, redefinió la belleza y el empoderamiento femenino hace más de 50 años, cuando la palabra ‘poder’ no estaba ni de lejos ligada a ‘mujer’. Aunque fue L’Oréal Paris la marca nos la hizo interiorizar, fue Ilon Specht, publicista y luchadora silenciosa, quien logró cambiar la narrativa en la industria de la belleza.
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2 months ago |
forbes.com | Shelley Zalis
Every year, International Women’s Day comes and goes with bold statements and marketing campaigns celebrating women, yet without measurable impact. With the political landscape what it is, we can’t afford to treat IWD as just another moment of recognition. Here’s the truth: women are one of the greatest untapped investments in the world today. They consistently outperform, drive innovation, and shape markets—yet they remain underfunded and undervalued.
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2 months ago |
imd.org | Shelley Zalis
I believe in the transformative strength of a “we” culture – one that prioritizes shared leadership, collaboration, and a foundation of respect and kindness in every interaction. Conscious leadership drives this transformation by challenging traditional power structures and reshaping them into shared responsibility rather than hierarchical control. This shift is essential in building workplaces where everyone feels valued and empowered to lead.
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Feb 12, 2025 |
forbes.com | Shelley Zalis
The Super Bowl has always been more than a game—it’s a cultural barometer, reflecting how brands engage with audiences at the most-watched event of the year. With 115 million viewers in 2024, it remains the single largest stage for advertisers to tell stories, build connections, and drive impact. This year, brands proved that entertainment and representation are no longer separate conversations.
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