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This category is Women in Leadership, highlighting the impact, challenges, and successes of female leaders across industries. It features expert insights on leadership strategies, diversity, and empowerment, inspiring the next generation of women in business.

Shifting the Gender Gap to an ‘All Differences Matter’ Narrative

by Lianne Taylor CPsychol This article purposefully shifts the narrative that disadvantages female entrepreneurs to a focus on entrepreneurial differences in thinking, traits and behaviour...
Gina Lodge

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...
From a millennial crisis to a purposeful leadership

From A Millennial Crisis To A Purposeful Leadership

Interview with Agne Nainyte by Mira Vasic The new era of leadership is asking for authentic leaders, which are purpose-driven and compassionate. Agne Nainyte leads...
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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...
Gender Parity

Does Gender Parity in the Workplace Make Business Sense?

By Anthon Garcia Closing the gender gap is more than just a matter of fairness. In the business world, pushing for gender parity expands the...

Politicians Criticising Women for ‘Outsourcing’ Parenting Need a Reality Check. Here it is

By Leah Ruppanner and Andrea Carson  During a heated exchange in a Coalition party room meeting about childcare subsidies, a male MP stated working women...

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...

Leading as a Coach: Advancing Career, Transforming Life

An Exclusive Interview with Magdalena Nowicka Mook, Executive Director and CEO, ICF A professional coaching program has proven to be a powerful catalyst for helping...

Simonetta Di Pippo, Director, UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

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

Parity in Progress: A New Future for Women in Energy

By Katie Mehnert Women’s rights have been front and centre in recent weeks, given the current political climate. But movement toward change has been brewing...
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Trailblazer Females – Women’s Day 2023: Today’s Workplace Equality Challenges

By Marcelina Horrillo Husillos, Journalist and Correspondent at The Business European Review As we celebrate International Women's Day in 2023, this article explores the incredible...
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Why More Women Should Consider a Software Development Career

If you’re a woman who wants to pursue a career in software development, you may face certain challenges. You might get paid less than...
Rebecca Serwotka

In Conversation with a Real Estate Powerhouse: Rebecca Serwotka of Inmobiliaria Estate Agents

For over three decades, Inmobiliaria Estate Agents has been synonymous with exceptional service and unparalleled expertise in the vibrant Ciudad Quesada real estate market....

Magdalena Mook, Executive Director & CEO, International Coach Federation

We all take risks in life and that’s why working with professional coaches is important; it should not be a matter of good fortune. Magdalena...

Leslie Pratch, Founder & CEO, Pratch & Co

I am an independent thinker and a creative risk taker . . . It was a big risk to develop and validate my own...
Tech Leadership for Women

Empathy and Empowerment: Transforming Tech Leadership for Women

Interview with Stacy Bohrer of OpenX  Discover how empathy, mentorship, and creating supportive environments can drive success, foster innovation, and inspire the next generation of...
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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...

Franziska Gsell, CMO, IWC Schaffhausen

We women should not take such gender biases too seriously and put limitations on our career choices and ourselves. Franziska Gsell majored in Business Administation...

Empowering Women Within STEM Careers

Over the last four decades more women have entered into STEM careers than ever before, according to Data analysis by LinkedIn. Philanthropist and former...

Claiming Your Value: A Key Skill for Women in Transition

By Sally Helgesen “What’s your worth?” might be one of the more difficult questions that women, particularly in the corporate world, need to face. In...

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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Shattering Glass Ceilings: How Women in Tech® Global Is Empowering Women to Succeed in...

Interview with Ayumi Moore Aoki, Founder and CEO of Women in Tech Global  In this interview with EBR, Ayumi Moore Aoki, founder and CEO of Women...

Nike Okundaye, Artist & Founder, Nike Centre for Art and Culture

Yes! Income is key to decent living and decent living provides the necessary tools for a woman to occupy her rightful and respectable position...
Valeriia Medvetska: Redefining Strategic Finance through Data, Vision, and Female Leadership

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

In today’s complex financial landscape—where artificial intelligence, volatile markets, and shrinking margins redefine strategy by the quarter—one name stands out in Central and Eastern...
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Women in Transition – Countering Leadership Challenges with Learning

By Nora Ilona Grasselli One of the unintended consequences of the COVID-19 crisis and the measures introduced to control the pandemic was women’s increased disengagement...

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....

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?...

Woman in Consulting: Q+A with Claire Arnold

Claire Arnold is a founding partner of Maxxim Consulting. In this interview, she told us about her management philosophy, visions as well as her...

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...
Experience the Future with Sarah Lawson Johnston

Shaping the Future of Shoppable Video: Leadership, Innovation, and Opportunity

Interview with Sarah Lawson Johnston of Vudoo Video content is rapidly evolving into a direct sales channel. Sarah's career in adtech showcases a consistent drive to...
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Custom-built Programmes for the Future Workforce

Interview with Professor Ann Bartel, A Faculty Director of Custom Programmes at Columbia Business School Executive Education   Being one of the Top Executive Education Programmes...
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Bridging the Gender Gap in Fintech: Strategies for Empowering Women in Leadership 

By Asya Kuznetsova Even though the fintech sphere is improving in terms of gender diversity — particularly at the middle management level — there is...

Two Women, One Mission: Joey Horn and Nalini Malani – On Empowerment, Humanity, and...

Across the globe, women around the world continue to experience hardships, inequalities, and contention. Fighting to champion the rights and privileges of all,...
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Closing the Gender Gap

A growing body of research and anecdotal evidence shows a positive correlation between gender-balanced corporate leadership and organisational performance. Despite this, a significant gap...

Entrepreneurial Risks and the Joys that Come with Them

By Myra Strober Sometimes it is only with hindsight that one understands the benefits that come from taking an entrepreneurial risk. In 1974, Myra Strober...

Women as Global Leaders: Challenges & Strategies for Getting to the Top

By Susan R. Madsen and Faith Wambura Ngunjiri In this article, Susan R. Madsen and Faith Wambura Ngunjiri discuss the challenges facing women in global leadership...
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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A Beacon of Leadership: Pioneering Resilience for Vulnerable Communities through Insurance 

By Pamela Martinez In the traditionally male-dominated field of insurance, Ekhosuehi Iyahen stands out not only for her groundbreaking work but also for her role...

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...

Sherilyn Williams Casiano, Founder & CEO, S.I. Williams Wealth Management, LLC

When I was about 13, my mother was working for an accounting firm and when I told her that’s what I wanted to do,...
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...
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Tech Giants Embrace Women’s History Month: Insights on Appreciation and Corporate Culture

By Vladimir Polo History United States, 1911 the Socialist Party of America organized International Women's Day to honor the women's labor movement.  California, 1978, the first Women's...
How Women Leaders Build The Career They Thrive In

How Women Leaders Build The Career They Thrive In

By Christie Hunter Arscott and Lauren Noël Early career women understand that building a career and life they thrive in is no small feat. Instead,...

Colette Ballou, Founder, Ballou PR

If you have a strong reputation, you have a better chance of charging a premium for your products, even in price-sensitive times; you have...

Nancy Nix, Executive Director, AWESOME

Successful women leaders in senior leadership roles can be an important part of a support network that can help emerging leaders be successful. Nancy Nix...

Gender Diversity in the Boardroom: Finding an Optimal Level?

By Won-Yong Oh, Loren Falkenberg, and Jim Dewald There has been an increase in the number of women serving on boards. Today, everyone talks about...
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Women in Technology: A Five-Year Retrospective on Europe’s Female Force 

By Darya Ksianzova In the past, the realm of technology stood as an impenetrable fortress where women seldom gained admission. However, with changing times, the...

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...

Sabine Eckhardt, Chief Commercial Officer, ProSiebenSat.1 Media Group

All that procrastination and weighing up doesn’t get you very far in a male-dominated business world. 'Just get on with it' is sometimes the...

What Did 2023 Teach Us About Leadership? An Answer in the Form of Three...

By Martin Gutmann After his takeover of Twitter in October of 2022, Elon Musk admonished his staff to be “extremely hardcore.” Many heeded the call,...

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