As a Women Owned and led boutique IP firm, where pay parity is a given, Pearce IP celebrates International Women’s Day and the diversity, equity and inclusion of which we are proud. With more than 70% female leaders, menstrual and menopause leave, fertility leave, miscarriage and loss leave, more than 20% part-timers, and a “work from anywhere” business model, there is much to celebrate with diversity at Pearce IP.
We take a moment now to shine the spotlight on some of our incredible female leaders in our Leading Lights series. These trailblazing women are not just leading the way in their fields, they are redefining what it means to be a leader in today’s world.
Happy International Women’s Day 2024!
Helen Macpherson – Executive, Lawyer (Head of Legal)
What does International Women’s Day mean to you?
It is a time to come together and take stock of what we have achieved for women – their well-being, their human rights and position in society – and to look forward to what we still need to and want to achieve for women.
As a successful woman in your chosen field, what or who drove you to be successful?
I would say that any success I have had has been a consequence of my innate curiosity about the world, my drive to do the best that I can and my desire to work with others to help them succeed. I thank my family, particularly my parents, for encouraging and instilling these values in me.
What’s the best piece of advice you can give to young women who are looking to you for leadership?
You want to have a fulfilling life. So, work out what matters to you and what drives and energises you and be led by that.
How do you ensure that you are a role model for women in the workplace?
I simply seek to be true to my values, to act in accordance with my values and to be empathetic. I also try to be candid and honest with people about my career journey.
Why is diversity, equity and inclusion important to you?
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important to me because they are for the benefit of us all. We are individually and collectively better off in a society that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.