Leading By My Ponytail: Why Can't I Wear Pink and Be President?

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Who Lead, interviews Dr, Julie Ducharme and Dr. Karen M. Walker, authors of “Leading By My Ponytail: Why Can't I Wear Pink and Be President?”

Julie and Karen talk about her their book “Leading By My Ponytail: Why Can’t I Wear Pink and be President?”  The book highlights the strength of femininity and the unique value it brings to the workplace. Key points the authors want you to know about are redefining the stereotypes, perceptions, self-efficacy and powerful language! 

For the last 15 years Dr. Ducharme has been working with corporations, colleges and universities in San Diego and outside of San Diego as well. Dr. Ducharme holds a BA in communication, MBA with a specialization in marketing, and a DBA with a specialization in Leadership. She currently is the CEO of JD Consulting LLC, the owner/creator/CEO of Julie's Party People, and president of Synergy Learning Institute.

Dr. Karen Walker Lieutenant Colonel, USMCR. Dr. Walker is a published researcher with specializations in education, training, gender research, and industrial/organizational psychology. In addition to her current work with Executive and Organizational consulting, she has been an advocate for change and worked as an adjunct professor for several universities.

As the CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Women of Influence, Michelle Bergquist is a passionate advocate for women in business. At Connected Women of Influence, we believe that more women need to lead in business and everything we do is center-focused on designing platforms, programs, connections and collaborative opportunities for b2b women to prosper, succeed and lead the way in business today!