Lena Perepelova

What if financial knowledge is the key to leadership and the gender gap?

What Does Financial Empowerment Have to Do with Gender Parity in Organizations?

Great question!

If we’re serious about achieving gender parity at the highest levels of organizations, we must address financial knowledge. Why? Because financial acumen is essential for leadership roles. It’s not only CFOs who need to understand budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies—every senior leader does. Women cannot break into those top roles without a strong grasp of financial concepts.

Unfortunately, many women still face significant barriers in this area. Let’s break it down:
- The Formula: Lower Knowledge + Lower Confidence = Bigger Wealth Gap
- Women generally have lower levels of financial knowledge compared to men.
- Women report lower financial confidence, even when their knowledge matches that of men.
- And here’s the key point: there’s a wealth gap that goes beyond the well-known pay gap.

Hosting a financial empowerment workshop for IWD could be one of the most impactful ways to celebrate. It’s practical, meaningful, and inclusive. It’s not just about raising awareness but providing tools that people can use in their daily lives.

Lena is a passionate advocate for financial education, she strongly believes that understanding finance, business, and economics among the general public can diminish inequality and foster social equilibrium. Lena is an engaging speaker promoting financial empowerment for women and is perfectly capable to adapt her message to your audience.

Format: virtual or in-person

Audience: corporate, NGO, women associations, students

"I had the privilege of witnessing Lena Perepelova's outstanding commitment and dedication to sharing her expertise during our 2024 Women in Business Conference at IESE Business School. Her ability to open the eyes of both women and men in the room, prompting reflection on past experiences and future behaviors, was truly impactful. Lena equipped us with important tools to further financial well-being for Women after the MBA that will leave a lasting impression on the audience. On behalf of the organizing team and all attendees, we express our deepest gratitude for Lena's invaluable contribution. Our team highly recommends Lena Perepelova for her expertise, passion, and ability to inspire positive change for Women."

"Lena has a big heart and excellent social skills. She takes time to help different communities and is always looking to promote equality and diversity."

“Lena has a gift of sharing her investment and finance knowledge in an easy and efficient way.”

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