But when it comes to securing those opportunities as a woman, some of it has to do with how we view and present ourselves. So go in informed, and don’t be shy on the initial ask of what is it that you’re looking for. Those are very often non-cash compensation ways to make your employees feel really, really good,” said Downs. I think sometimes it’s really important, if someone’s saying something, and you really don’t agree or understand, ask them, ‘Why do you feel that way? And if you’re not adding value in this particular situation, go find another one where you can add value, right?