“A blue economy uses entrepreneurship and ingenuity to create an inclusive future,” Cherry told Financial Advisor. “ESG is about moving away from the old, cemented approaches. Proxy voting, a bigger focus on entrepreneurship or attempting to expand the universe of people who work or lead your company are all leading us in that direction.”
The panel also discussed secrets for navigating a male-dominated financial services industry.
Cherry advised women to never slink away from a challenge.
“Take up some space,” she said. “Don’t be afraid to state your views. If you get whacked, just come right back. Resiliency is respected.”
For women of childbearing age in the workplace, LaRosa suggested proposing family-friendly benefits to the director of human resources if an employer doesn’t already have them in place. “Be an advocate for yourself and other women,” she said.
Milano recommended being true to yourself, knowing your worth, doing your homework before challenging a co-worker, working well with others and allowing hard work to speak for itself.
“You will show your value more through putting time in than trying to do outside, male-dominated activities that make you feel uncomfortable, like playing golf,” she said.