Rebecca Malotke-Meslin: Developing and Retaining Women Leaders

Mission Matters

Rebecca Malotke-Meslin is the Owner and Coach at Pleasantly Aggressive, an organization offering leadership consulting for women in schools and nonprofits by fostering inclusivity. As a leader in independent schools, Rebecca saw smart, capable women doubting themselves, getting frustrated, and burning out before reaching their personal and professional goals. She identified rampant imposter syndrome, a lack of leadership development programming, and outdated structures as key barriers holding women back from achieving their potential. Driven by a desire to make a difference, Rebecca now dedicates herself to empowering women to overcome these challenges and succeed. In addition to her work as a leadership coach and consultant, she is a keynote speaker, podcast host, and writer.

In this episode…

Women in leadership often face complex challenges and barriers that hinder their confidence and effectiveness. How can understanding and addressing these issues foster more confident, authentic, and unapologetic leadership?

A surprising paradox exists in many organizations: women are well-represented in staff roles but underrepresented in leadership positions. Leadership coach Rebecca Malotke-Meslin emphasizes that overcoming systemic barriers, like imposter syndrome and male-dominated environments, is essential for women to become stronger leaders. She offers solutions such as developing delegation and negotiation skills. By finding clarity in their leadership journey and focusing on their unique strengths, women can unlock their full potential and create lasting change within their organizations.

In this episode of the Mission Matters podcast, Paul Feith interviews Rebecca Malotke-Meslin, Owner and Coach at Pleasantly Aggressive, about empowering women to lead with confidence, authenticity, and conviction. Rebecca explores the common challenges women leaders encounter, the disparity between women in staff versus head roles, and strategies for gaining clarity in leadership to unleash potential beyond conventional titles.