Overview : This is your Quick Lift recap of the conversation with Dr. Amy Diehl—focused on glass walls: the hidden barriers that block women’s access to opportunity, influence, and leadership in ways that aren’t always obvious (until you’re the one hitting them).

We cover the six gender bias barriers from Glass Walls—from “default male privilege” and constrained expectations, to the more overt stuff like hostility—plus what leaders and allies can do to actually change the environment.

We cover:

• The 6 bias barriers and how they show up in real workplace moments
• Why “insufficient support” is a system problem (not a personal flaw)
• How devaluation and hostility can quietly shape promotion paths
• What to do as a leader: language, processes, and accountability moves

Action steps:

• Leaders: In your next talent discussion, ask: “What evidence are we using—would we say this the same way about a man?”
• Allies: If she’s not in the room, be the one who names the miss (“We’re holding her to a different standard.”).
• Women: Track patterns (credit, feedback, access) and bring data + a clear ask to your manager.

Resources:

• Purchase Glass Walls
• Amy Diehl’s website + tools

You can be the best in the world at something… and still battle self-doubt, comparison, and “do I belong here?” thoughts. In this under-10-minute Quick Lift, We are breaking down the most actionable lessons from Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Worthington—so you can use them in your next big meeting, pitch, or hard conversation.

In this Quick Lift, you’ll take away:

• A 10-second pressure reset you can use before high-stakes moments
• A simple way to “rehearse” your mindset so you’re not surprised by anxious thoughts
• A process-over-outcome focus to stay present and perform
• A reframe for comparison that builds confidence and community: swap comparison for admiration

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Ever notice how the higher you achieve, the louder the expectations get? Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Worthington gets it—because she’s lived it in the most high-stakes arena possible.

In this episode, Charlotte shares how she built mental toughness in a sport that’s equal parts fearless and strategic, why confidence is a practice (not a personality trait), and the simple mindset shift that changed everything for her: swap comparison for admiration.

You’ll hear about:

• How Charlotte went from new BMX rider to Olympic track fast (without “waiting until she was ready”)
• The tools she uses to stay calm under pressure: breathing + visualization + thought rehearsal
• Why “I have to be the best in the room” is a trap (and what to do instead)
• Individual sport vs. team energy—and how she learned to drop ego and embrace support
• The confidence reframe every woman in leadership needs: comparison → admiration

Links / Resources

• Follow Charlotte on Instagram: @ChazWerther
• Book mentioned: Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
• Loud & Lifted Links