As women move up the career ladder, the journey can get very lonely. Because they have fewer opportunities and people to discuss their struggles with.
I know this all too well and perhaps you do too. It is not fun to be in this alone. This is one of the reasons I developed the SHELeads Program 4 years ago. It is where women are brought together in community to solve these problems in a way that is strategic and holistic.
Now that SHELeads 2021 is being launched, as a way to celebrate it, I brought together four powerhouse women from different parts of Europe for a brutally honest conversation about Career & Life.
Today I want to introduce you to them so that you know who to look forward to. I asked them if they have a personal motto, something that they live by and here is what they said:
1. Anna Kofoed, Senior Vice President, Retail for Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Europe at Amadeus
“Man is an animal suspended in webs of significance he himself has spun” by Clifford Geertz. I came across this quote during my studies, I love it and live by it because it means that everything can be different, it is all down to perspective, says Anna.
2. Iva Smiskova, Former Vice President, HR Learning & Development for Czech Republic at T-Mobile
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. I try to have a clear conscience in all situations and be fair towards everyone.
3. Menekşe Çebi, PhD in Bioorganic Chemistry, R&D Executive and Business Development Business Partner at Gensenta Pharmaceutical, Turkey
“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun!” – Mary Poppins, that’s my motto for work, comments Menekşe.
4. Kiriaki Kritidi, Director HR for Czech and Slovak Republic at Coca-Cola Hellenic
“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally” – by David Frost.
I’ll be publishing their short bio directly in the event’s link. If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so right away through any of the below links:
Save the date, you won’t regret it.
See you there!
Alena