Sports have the power to teach valuable life skills including teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. For women and girls, these lessons often extend beyond the field or court, helping to forge resilient identities and confident personas that navigate many societal challenges. Yet, despite the growing participation of women and girls in sports, visibility and representation remain significant hurdles.

With realistic optimism in our corner, we can guard against cynicism, inertia, and burnout. We can better understand that we are not spinning our wheels; that we are doing much needed work for women in business; and significant successes for both women and their organizations are our likely outcomes.

In 2025, WBC will continue its mission to advance women leaders, working toward equal position, pay, and power for all women in business while building a more inclusive business landscape.

Collaborative efforts have led to impactful movements, from calls for pay equity in women’s soccer to greater pay transparency across industries. Innovation thrives when companies come together to address the skills and changes needed in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. But how we collaborate also matters—accountability plays a big role in making real progress.