and enabler of execution. When leaders widen
their perspectives, their organizations innovate
more, retain talent better, and connect with
more markets and customers.
She also encourages women to be conscious of
“authentic professional” presence. This doesn’t
mean changing who you are. It means
recognizing how your industry defines
leadership presence—and choosing how to show
up with both authenticity and intentionality.
Advice to Her Younger Self
—and to Us All
Looking back, Anne says she wishes she had
slowed down just enough to savor the joy along
the way. Like many high achievers, she was
constantly chasing the next milestone, next
promotion, next impact. But true fulfillment, she
says, is different from success. She urges
women to embrace their authenticity, trust in
their unique gifts, and enjoy the journey—not
just the finish line.
Your greatest superpower, Anne says, is you. And
when you lead with authenticity, purpose, and
humility, your influence can ripple far beyond
your title.
Today, Anne has transitioned out of the
traditional corporate world into what she calls
her “rewirement.” She serves on major public
company boards, teaches leadership and
influence at Northwestern University’s Kellogg
School of Management, and continues to speak
around the world about inclusive leadership.
Her mission hasn’t changed—she’s just
expanding her platform to help even more
leaders grow, evolve, and lead bigger.
Anne Chow’s story is not just about one
woman’s rise to the top. It’s about what happens
when someone leads with conviction, centers
people in every decision, and refuses to
compromise on values. In a time where inclusion
A New Chapter of Impact