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Welcome to IN+ The Fold—our insights hub for people leaders and women navigating the early stages of career growth. Explore reflections, data, and practices that fuel momentum and meaning.

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The Broken Rung Still Holds - But It’s Not The Whole Story

The journey is complex, colorful, and worth the climb. I don’t think the rung is broken. I think it’s evolving—and asking for something most of us were never taught to value. This piece is for the woman who is doing everything she thinks is right, and still finds herself questioning the rules, the signals, and whether all the gold stars are enough.

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From Isolation to Ascent: Belonging as Early-Career Strategy

Belonging isn’t just about inclusion—it’s infrastructure for early-career growth. This piece explores how peer connection and relational safety can fuel confidence, visibility, and promotion for women navigating the earliest, most pivotal years of their careers.

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