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about the female factor.

The female factor is on a mission to close the (gender) leadership gap.

We are a global community for a new era of female leaders enabling them to get their seat at the table by boosting confidence, competence & connections.

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our story

Tremendous social, political, environmental and economic forces have radically reshaped life as we knew it, and one thing is clear: Our world increasingly needs us to show up in a more human way.

It's time for a new era of leaders who demonstrate self-awareness, empowerment, high levels of emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset. We believe that by embracing their innately feminine power, their "female factors" such as empathy, intuition and compassion, women will step up, leading our world for the better.

our core

According to research, a woman needs three things to succeed in her career: Confidence to believe in herself, connections to lift her up & create opportunities, and the right set of competencies to deliver results.

Our research-backed opportunity journey is designed to help women get ahead with the right mentors, hands-on career knowledge, accountability partners, confidence training and a great network of peers.

Together we are enabling women to seize opportunities, get their seats at the table and build a brighter tomorrow for all of us.
 

meet the founders.

our story

Becoming company leaders themselves at a young age showed both the importance of not only taking responsibility for our their organizations and teams, but of looking beyond, to their impact as leaders and the difference one can make on society as a whole.

In 2019 both decided it's time for them to give back. Sharing their combined learnings of 20+ years of leadership experience with the female factor community and giving them access to a strong network of opinion leaders and decision-makers. Their goal was and is to empower the next generation of female leaders to step into their superpower by connecting them with the people and resources needed to succeed.

Tanja Sternbauer

co-founder & head of community

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startup founder, 10+ years startup and leadership experience, awarded Female Rolemodel 2019, top 100 influential business women in Austria,

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Mahdis Gharaei

co-founder & head of partnerships

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10+ years international leadership experience in Europe, the Middle East and the US in aviation and at non-profit organisations

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Tanja

I'm co-founder of the female factor and here for you if you have any questions.