Female Creative Directors Seem Different to Male Creative Directors.

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If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that male creative directors are easier to work with than female creative directors, I’d worry less about wage equality.

I’ve heard female creative directors described as being defensive, quick to react, and overly protective. I’ve heard male creative directors described as being funny and confident, as having an ease about them and an upbeat, relaxed attitude.

And I really wish I could 100% disagree.

I know plenty of wonderfully funny and confident female creative directors. I am also lucky to have been helped, shaped, and inspired by the very, very best male creative leaders.

But I’m not surprised that the guys seem more comfortable and at ease.

Nobody can completely control how they come across to others. Not completely. Part of what we’re bringing to the room is built-up dirt stuck to the bottom of our shoes.

I’d love to be more confident, upbeat, and relaxed. Who wouldn’t?

I bet I’d have a lovely ease about me if I hadn’t had so many clients ask me for coffee after complimenting someone else on my scripts, so many directors overlook me until it was time for cocktails, or countless talent and/or actors hand me their admin forms…