Why women need to get involved in public speaking

We like to think we live in an age of equality, but the web design industry has come under fire many times regarding gender diversity. Conferences in particular frequently boast all-male line-ups or just a tiny number of women.

Some claim it's just the way things turn out, while others reckon women - who are already outnumbered in the industry - just aren't interested in public speaking. Those who do are sometimes seen as a novelty, or branded as token inclusions, despite often being the brightest and best the industry has to offer.

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