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Women in Leadership explores the perspectives, achievements, and leadership journeys of women shaping organisations and industries around the world. Through expert insights and real stories, the feature examines leadership approaches, workplace transformation, diversity, and the evolving role of women in driving innovation, influence, and meaningful change.

Negotiating Advice for Women: The Problem-Solving Conversation

“You can’t improve on a skill that you’re avoiding,” says Wharton management professor Nancy Rothbard. “Many people shy away from negotiations because they associate...
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How to Combat Imposter Syndrome as a Female Leader 

By Sue Musson There are four timely questions doing the rounds about imposter syndrome:  How prevalent is it?   Why does it matter?  Whose job is...
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Designing Without Borders: Alena Rykunina on Building Tech for Diverse Users

Interview with Alena Rykunina of inDrive From fintech to global mobility, Alena Rykunina’s career journey reflects a passion for human-centered design and meaningful impact. In...
Guryan Tighe on Fear as a Tool for Growth and Success

Fear as a Tool for Growth and Success

By Guryan Tighe Fear has been and is being used by governments, religions, and businesses to divide us. But if we listen to it, we...

The Obstacles to Women’s Entrepreneurship in Europe, and How to Deal with Them

By Viviane de Beaufort An increasing number of women are interested in creating their own business – yet even in the 21st century, there are...

Rama Mani, Founder, Theatre of Transformation Co-Founder, Rising Women Rising World

Through my transformative art, I’m aspiring to shift the old paradigm that governed politics, economics and society so far and destroyed human life: ‘the...
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Bridging the Gender Gap: How to Bring More Women to Leadership Roles 

By Dina Mostovaya Despite high-profile cases featuring women in prominent leadership positions, significant barriers persist in achieving true equality. This happens across the board—from public...
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Top Female Leaders Special Feature for International Women’s Day Celebration

In celebration of International Women’s Day, The European Business Review wants to honour all the powerful women who have taken the world by storm...

Ozlem Denizmen, Founding Chair, Financial Literacy and Inclusion Association

I have always shaped myself according to my values and set goals to realise those values. Instead of focusing on social prejudices, I set...

Dream Bigger Be Braver

Exclusive Interview with Cheryl Giovannoni by our editor Camille Merrells Cheryl Giovannoni is the dynamic CEO of Ogilvy & Mather UK, the advertising giant responsible...
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Rachel Delacour: “Climate Leaders will be Next on the CEO Seat. And They Will...

By Rachel Delacour In 2020, only 5% of FTSE 100 CEOs were women, at the current rate of growth, its predicted that it would take...

Breaking Glass Ceilings in the Middle East: The Rise of Women Leaders 

By Anthon Garcia The Middle East is a region traditionally dominated by male leaders, both in the government and business sectors. In recent years, a...
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The Coach Route to Transformation: Helping Individuals and Organisations to Arrive at their Full...

Interview with Ms Gina Lodge CEO of The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) Businesses across all industries have discovered that executive coaching is one of...
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Being a Woman in the Director Position in the Public Sector: A Recruiters Perspective...

It is no secret that women still face structural barriers in climbing the career ladder. Additionally, once women reach an executive position in their...
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She Leads: Women’s Impact in Business 

By Stacey Karlsson Women in Leadership   I have witnessed firsthand the remarkable strides women have made in business leadership over the years. By bringing my unique...

What’s Your Superpower?

By Lauren Noël and Christie Hunter Arscott Imagine you enter an interview for a job and an executive asks you: “What’s your superpower?” How would...
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From Control to Collective Power: What Hannah Arendt Can Teach Today’s Leaders

By Wim Van Den Bossche Leadership creates an energy multiplier when people can speak, judge, and act together, not merely execute decisions designed above them. Many...

Ethel Cofie, CEO, EDEL Technologies

Life is full of challenges, and one of the early lessons that I learnt, is the fact that life does not give you what...

Introduction to the Female Leadership In Our Time

“I believe that true passion has no gender and focusing on your goals and dreams helps you to overcome gender and cultural boundaries.” Simonetta...

Power with Purpose: How Women’s Leadership Boosts the Economy and Society

By Lynn Taliento and Anu Madgavkar While there has been progress toward increased opportunities in the labour force for women, they remain underrepresented at the...

Annelise Alig Anderhalden, Director, Aargau Services Economic Promotion

I am convinced that passion is the key to success. Annelise Alig Anderhalden is a trained engineer and Director of Aargau Services Economic Promotion.  She...
Is the Toxic Working Culture an Opportunity for Company and Personal Growth

Is the Toxic Working Culture an Opportunity for Company and Personal Growth?

By Marcelina Horrillo Husillos, Journalist and Correspondent at The European Business Review The link between toxic gap, gender gap and mental health is key to...
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“Sustainability Is Synonymous with Business Improvement”: Interview with Joanne Napier of notch

In this interview with EBR, Joanne Napier, Chief Marketing Officer at notch, a carbon accounting software and business improvement tool provider, discusses notch's contributions...

How to Build a Thriving Self-managed Organization

By Anne Krog Iversen, Chief People, DNA & Culture Officer of TimeXtender We hear a lot these days about corporate modernization taking place by deploying...
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From Adversity to Advocacy: The Vision Behind Rise Up For You

Interview with Nada Lena of Rise Up For You From overcoming personal adversity to empowering others, Nada Lena Nasserdeen, Founder and CEO of Rise Up...
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Leading Neurodivergence at Work

By Leanne Maskell Neurodivergent women face unique challenges in the workplace, often masking their differences to fit in. This article explores how allyship, support, and...

Tiffany Chung, Contemporary Artist

I wake up every day grateful for being able to do what I do and looking forward to materialize my research and ideas. Living...
Valeriia Medvetska: Redefining Strategic Finance through Data, Vision, and Female Leadership

Valeriia Medvetska: Redefining Strategic Finance through Data, Vision, and Female Leadership

By Pamela Martinez, Writer of The European Business Review In today’s complex financial landscape—where artificial intelligence, volatile markets, and shrinking margins redefine strategy by the...

Sustainability is A Mindset, A Never Ending Journey

Interview with Franziska Gsell, Chief Marketing Officer of IWC Schaffhausen, chairwoman of the company’s Sustainability Committee Franziska Gsell has been the Chief Marketing Officer of...

Challenging Stereotypes: The Women’s Executive Leadership Programme at Berkeley Executive Education

Interview with Laura Kray Professor of Leadership, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business UC Berkeley’s Women’s Executive Leadership Programme is unique: it was designed by women...

The Leadership of Giorgia Meloni – The Only Female Prime Minister in G7 

By Gaia van der Esch Out of the 193 Member States of the United Nations, only 28 are led by female Presidents or Prime Ministers....
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Navigating Leadership in Adtech: A Journey of Mentorship and Growth

Interview with Marisa Nelson of Equativ Have you ever wondered how some leaders navigate uncharted paths to success? Discover how mentorship and building strong relationships...
Data to the Rescue: Investing in (Female) Employees

Data to the Rescue: Investing in (Female) Employees

By Ineke Ceder and Sumru Erkut Can companies successfully align attention to their bottom line with the current urgent calls for wider diversity and inclusion?...

Sharmla Chetty, Regional Managing Director, Duke CE South Africa

It has been critical for me to embrace tough assignments. It is easier to take the path of least resistance... It’s far better to...

Fear of High-profile Influential Women Keeps Witch Hunts Alive

By Marcelina Horrillo Husillos, Journalist and Correspondent at The European Business Review Across New England, where witch trials occurred periodically from 1638 until 1725, women...
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Discrimination Thriving in Remote Work: Poorly Structured Companies Lead the Rise of Hostile and...

By Marcelina Horrillo Husillos, Journalist and Correspondent at The European Business Review “Since the start of the pandemic, employees have felt as if online environments...

Looking at the Universe as a Systemic Whole: Women in Global Leadership

Interview with Magdalena Mook  CEO, International Coach Federation The International Coach Federation (ICF) is a rapidly growing organisation, encompassing 26,000 professional coaches globally. The European Business...
Julia Binder for Women Leading the Way in Sustainability: Shaping a Greener Future 

Women Leading the Way in Sustainability: Shaping a Greener Future 

By Julia Binder In recent years, sustainable leadership has emerged as a powerful force reshaping corporate strategies worldwide. At its core, sustainable leadership prioritizes long-term...
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Making Inclusivity a Permanent Change, Not a Marketing Trend 

By Fiona Wylie Redefining Women in Leadership in the Modern World  Inclusivity isn't just a value - it's a pivotal force that drives innovation and organisational...
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Seeing What Others Miss: The Patterns Driving Modern Leadership

Interview with Louisa Loran  Across industries, strong leadership increasingly depends on seeing hidden patterns early and acting before change becomes obvious to everyone else. Some advisors...
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Designing a Corporate ESG Programme that Attracts, Nurtures, and Retains Women

By Chaitra Vedullapalli Inclusion is the new kid on the block that every company interested in advancement is courting. And one of the best methods...
Moran on Why Women's Leadership Matters in AI and Compliance

Why Women’s Leadership Matters in AI and Compliance

By Moran Goldwein As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we recognize the extraordinary contributions of women in shaping industries and driving innovation. AI and financial...

Four Truths About Marketing Lady Gaga

By Mathieu Deflem ‘There can be no fame attained, nor any accompanying revenue acquired, in any career based on artistic or other intrinsically valid accomplishments...
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Powerful Pageants: What Smart Women can Learn from the Beauty Pageant 

By Dr Audrey Tang Perhaps we need to start by no longer referring to these events as beauty pageants.  Modern Pageantry has already evolved in...
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Breaking Barriers: Olga Bortnikova on Women Leading in Tech

Olga Bortnikova’s journey from a traveler to the CEO of Tripsider highlights the power of personalized travel experiences. As a pioneering woman in leadership,...

Women’s Leadership: Leaning in Without Falling Over

Feature A new program for women executives combines business acumen with leadership development and career reflection. It’s an approach designed to strengthen the key skills...

Grace Woo, Founder, Pixels.IO

Since I could remember, my grandma has always explained to me that I have control over nothing except what is in my own head...

Empowering Women through the Transformative Power of Coaching

Coaching has long been lauded as one of the most transformative learning interventions, and research indicates that women derive a host of benefits from...

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