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How the Ambition Penalty Silences Women at Work
In Episode 60 of Women at Work with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the ambition penalty—the subtle but powerful bias that punishes women who display drive, assertiveness, or career aspiration. They anchor the discussion in a 2025 study from Harvard Business School showing that women who negotiate for promotions are rated as less 'likable' and less 'committed' than identical male peers. The hosts break down real-world examples, from a female VP passed over for CEO because she was 'too hungry' to the double bind women face when they downplay ambition versus when they display it. They offer…
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