In an exclusive interaction with Adgully, Jaya Mehrotra, Founder of Women Leadership Circle, delves into the inspiration behind the creation of WLC and the challenges faced by women leaders today, offering insights on fostering gender diversity in leadership roles, and much more.

What inspired you to create the Women Leadership Circle?

While we officially began working on the Women’s Leadership Circle towards the end of 2022, the concept had been brewing since 2008. Personally, I underwent a significant life pivot during that time and also navigated the challenges at Citibank during a major financial crisis.

The global financial crisis of 2008 brought immense stress to everyone, including myself. I felt pressure from both personal and professional fronts. It was during this period that I realized the lack of support systems for women facing overwhelming career choices and challenges. Even leadership roles were not adequately geared towards providing the level of support and mentorship needed, leaving many feeling isolated.

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