The Psychology of Play: Women Innovators in Early Childhood Development

Team IIBP Anveshan, Issue 57, Volume 6

The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn. – Maria Montessori Women have played a significant role in all spheres of life, from conceiving and nurturing a child to guiding their lifelong development. Those who have contributed to these critical aspects of life have also pioneered innovations that enhance early childhood …

Work-Life Integration: Women Innovating Organizational Policies for Better Balance

Devika Kapur Anveshan, Business Psychology, Employee Engagement, Employee Health, Employee wellbeing, Issue 57, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Volume 6

The way we think about balancing work and personal life has changed. Instead of keeping them strictly separate, many now see them as interconnected—an approach known as work-life integration. This shift has been especially meaningful for women, who often juggle multiple roles due to both workplace expectations and societal norms. Research in Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology shows that companies thrive when …

Redefining Leadership: The Transformational Power of Women in I/O Psychology

Team IIBP Anveshan, Business Psychology, Employee Health, Issue 57, Leadership Development, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development, Volume 6

Leadership extends beyond authority; it is about vision, movement, and change. It nurtures growth, guides teams through uncertainty, and fosters innovation. Women are not challengers to the old but architects of the new-shaping workplaces with empathy, resilience, and transformational impact. When a woman leads with the expertise of Industrial-Organizational (I/O) psychology, she elevates leadership, introduces innovation, and redefines the future …

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Women Leaders

Team IIBP Anveshan, Employee Engagement, Employee Health, Issue 57, Leadership Development, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development, Volume 6

Imposter syndrome is not just a whisper of insecurity in a woman’s mind—it is an echo of centuries-old biases, a consequence of structures that were never built for her. It is not a personal flaw but a cultural artifact, passed down through unspoken expectations, systemic inequities, and the quiet erosion of self-belief. From childhood, women are taught to be humble, …

The Influence of Female Role Models on Young Women’s Aspirations

Team IIBP Anveshan, Issue 57, Leadership Development, Social Psychology, Volume 6

“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” — Maya Angelou The Power of Representation: Observational Learning & Social Learning Theory What we see shapes what we believe is possible. The “Scully Effect” is a prime example of how representation influences aspirations. Women who watched The X-Files …