In this episode of The Change Makers Podcast, our host Rúna Magnúsdóttir sits down with Thordis Loa Thorhallsdottir, a trailblazing leader who has shattered gender barriers in Iceland. Loa, the former president of the Icelandic Association for Women Business Leaders and past deputy mayor of Reykjavik, shares her experiences and insights on the value of inclusive leadership and the Icelandic experience in promoting gender equality. Through their conversation, they delve into the challenges of changing profoundly ingrained language and body language in the workplace, the hidden problem of men controlling networks and money, and the need for structural tools and laws to enforce gender equality. Loa emphasises the importance of diversity in decision-making and the negative impact of industries resistant to change. Join Rúna and Loa as they uncover the accomplishments, lessons, and ongoing efforts in achieving gender equity and explore the wide-reaching benefits of inclusive leadership in creating a more equitable and prosperous society.