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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.

Sustainable Development

Taking the Circular Way to Sustainable Development: Interview with Outi Suomi of Business Finland

Finland leads the comparison tables in attaining the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and is ahead of its European rivals in taking up digitalisation. Business...

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...

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...
Nazy Foularidad

Taking Necessary Steps to Close The Gender Gap in Cybersecurity 

By Nazy Fouladirad With today’s diverse cybersecurity challenges, it’s important for organizations to add that same level of diversity and creativity into their security planning...
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...
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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...

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...
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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...

Global Female Leaders Networking Breakfast

April is inching closer, bringing the exciting prospect of the Global Female Leaders Summit with it. The European Business Review caught up with some...
Business Leadership

Never Give up: A Mould-breaking Journey in Business Leadership

Interview with Ana Mazzeo, WOBI's Managing Director in Italy Ana Mazzeo, WOBI's Managing Director in Italy, shares her inspiring journey from bid coordinator to leading...

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...
Eugenia Mykuliak on Career Advancement for Women in Finance

The Business Case for Gender Diversity: Why Finance Needs More Women at the Top  

By Eugenia Mykuliak Global efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are growing, but when it comes to finance, leadership, in many ways, still remains very...
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The Business Imperative of Female Leadership in AI

By Ana Paula Assis AI has emerged as a transformative  force that is reshaping businesses, economies, and societies worldwide. Business leaders in 2024 are at...
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...

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...

Nabilah Alsagoff, Founder and COO, PT Nusa Satu Inti Artha (DOKU)

Women have strong minds and we believe that our skills to empower the work force can make a difference in the industry that we...
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Increasing the Proportion of Cyber-Savvy Women in Leadership Positions

By Camélia Radu and Nadia Smaili The shortfall in appropriately skilled personnel to confront the ever-escalating cyber threat to organisations around the world is just...

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...

Judith Owigar, Founder, Akirachix

I think the most important thing is to expose women to technology early enough for them to experiment so that when the time comes...

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...

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,...

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...
Portugal

Lessons Had and Lessons Learnt — Leading in Times of the Pandemic

By Patricia Casaburi CEO of Global Citizen Solutions, Patricia Casaburi, shares her trials and tribulations of leading her team through Portugal’s second lockdown to publish...
Kamala Harris

How These 5 Powerful Women Went Against the Grain

While a majority of men hold positions of power in various industries, there have been enough studies showing it is the women who possess...

Keneilwe Mampuru, Founder & Head Designer, Kente by Keneilwe

I would like people to think of my brand as not just a fashion label, but as a brand that stands firm against the...

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...
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...
Fleur Hicks

Not Lost in Translation: Making the Data Make Sense

Interview with Fleur Hicks, award-winning CEO of management consulting firm onefourzero Where can managers turn for help in navigating the vast sea of data that...
women in leadership

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...
Helen Hawthorn

Why the Technology Sector Must Put More Women Into Leadership to Drive Innovation 

By Helen Hawthorn Technology leaders can no longer afford to ignore the power of women’s voices in driving innovation and productivity in fields such as...
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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...

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...
International Women's day

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...
Caroline Casey

Creating Lasting Change Through Disability Inclusion: Interview with Caroline Casey of The Valuable 500

In this exclusive interview with Caroline Casey, founder of The Valuable 500, we explore her journey to champion disability inclusion within global businesses. From...

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?...
#EmbraceEquity on International Women’s Day 2023

#EmbraceEquity on International Women’s Day 2023

In honour of International Women's Day, The European Business Review wants to recognise all the strong women who have not just broken the glass...
Marisa Nelson

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...
Jen Brown

Is EQ the Real Tech Skills Gap? Interview with Jen Brown of GoTo

As technology accelerates innovation, emotional intelligence (EQ) stands out as an indispensable skill in bridging the human-technology divide. Research reveals that 90% of top...

Women in the Paid Labour Force: Global Work-Family Challenges and Solutions

By Bahira S. Trask As an increasing number of women join the global labour-force, families have undergone...
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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...

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...

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...

The Future of Gender Equality, from School to Boardroom

Helena Morrissey Talks with Camille Merrells Helena Morrissey is the unstoppable CEO of Newton, Chair of the Investment Management Association (IMA) and founder of...

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...

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...

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The Executive’s Guide to Retirement: Making Peace and Building Your Next Chapter

By Michael Watkins and Chris Donkin Having led others for so long, executives close to retirement often struggle with the prospect of leaving and slowly fading into the background. In this guide, Michael Watkins and...
Alpha-Beta-Gamma Method

Alpha-Beta-Gamma: A New Method for Diagnosing Personality and Enhancing Successful Relationships

By Carlos Rey Psychologists have long battled to formulate frameworks that allow us to understand and interpret the human psyche. Predictably, their findings have often been complex and difficult to apply in an everyday context....

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By Iolanda Triviño, Simon L. Dolan, and Pedro Cesar Martinez In the changing world of employment, it's more important than ever to understand the shifts in talent dynamics that are defining our future as organizational...

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