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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.

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...

Through the Ceiling and Over the Cliff? Catch-22 for Women Executives

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...

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...
cyber-savvy women

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...
leader

When I Grow up I Want to be a 21st-Century Leader

By Dr. Nina Mohadjer Leadership is one of the most misused words of our times. Based on my own experiences, I discuss how to move...
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Women In Leadership 2020, 4th & 5th March 2020, Riyadh, KSA,

BE BRAVE, ADAPTIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL In the evolving culture GCC has witness an advancing women’s economic contribution and opportunities. Empowering women legally and politically allows...

Marketing Communications to Drive Real Business Outcomes

Interview with Diana Akchurina of Easy Communications Interviewed by Ariane Cornejo for The European Business Review For Easy Communications CEO Diana Akchurina, the fascination of marketing...

The Power of Content: Credit Suisse’s Lucia Waldner on Innovation and Keys to...

Working at the upper echelon of the workplace, Lucia Waldner, Head of Credit Suisse Research Institute and Innovation, and the Chief of Staff to...
jessica letterman

Future-proofing payment systems: the silver lining is in the cloud

Exclusive interview with Form3 Chief Customer Officer Jessica Letterman Maintaining legacy payment systems is costly for banks, especially with continual changes in the regulatory framework....
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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...
Asha Palmer for Strategic Compliance

Empowering Organisations Through Strategic and Transparent Compliance Leadership

Interview with Asha Palmer of Skillsoft  Compliance is no longer a checkbox. It is a catalyst for ethical innovation andstrategic growth. Asha Palmer, SVP of...
Women in Tech® Global

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...

What Leaders Can Learn from Both Clinton and Trump

By Katharina Balazs When connecting with an audience, Hillary Clinton leads with the head while Donald Trump comes from the heart: both hold lessons for...

Driving Success Through Collaboration and Partnership

“The programme teaches you not just theoretical concepts and business models, but also how to benchmark yourself against others and apply your personal learning...

The Power of Women Entrepreneurs Across the World

By Marybeth Gasman Women across the world sustain economies and innovation through entrepreneurship. More than 250 million women are entrepreneurs and over 150 million are...
Serena H. Huang

From Metrics to Money: How to Demonstrate the ROI of DEI and Wellbeing Initiatives 

By Dr. Serena H. Huang Demonstrating the return on investment (ROI) of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and wellbeing initiatives is crucial for securing executive...

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...
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...
female working business

Women Entrepreneurs: Bold in Business Yet Blocked by Broken Systems

By Sarah Hewitt They have the confidence, they have the ability, but research shows that women entrepreneurs around the world face systemic barriers to growing...

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...

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...

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...
Working Mum

‘Know your Worth’: Victoria Usher on the Challenges for Working Mums

Navigating the dual roles of career and motherhood remains a challenge for many women, despite evolving societal norms. In a candid Q&A, Victoria Usher,...
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,...

Take Back Control: Sherilyn Williams Casiano on providing the affluent true control of their wealth

What is the secret to sustain and grow your wealth in the most effective and efficient way? In this interview with Sherilyn Williams Casiano,...

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...
Sustainable Food Innovation

Leading Sustainable Food Innovation: Insights from an Agrifood Tech Leader

In the dynamic world of AgriFood tech, Narjis Chakir stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. Frustrated by the slow pace of innovation...
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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...
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...
Emel

Navigating Workplace Dynamics as a Woman: Interview with Emel Mohammadally, SVP of Lucid

Emel has thrived in the Research Industry for over 20 years working with blue chip clients such as Barclays Bank, Sky, Microsoft, Channel 4 and...

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...
Karen Connell

Karen Connell: Elite Leadership in a Man’s World

Karen Connell sits at the helm of one of the industry’s leading personal protection companies, Hunter Protection, an organisation she hopes will help to...
Joanne Napier notch

“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...
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...
Alena Rykunina

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...

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...
How Women and Under-Represented Founders Can Make an Impact

How Women and Under-Represented Founders Can Make an Impact

By Janthana Kaenprakhamroy Female and minority entrepreneurs face many challenges, and Janthana Kaenprakhamroy highlights the advice that can help them overcome this and make an...
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...

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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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...

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...

“Collaboration Is Key To Unlocking the Full Potential of AI”

TEBR interviews Farah Deendar, AI Sales Director, Global Black Belt at Microsoft, and speaker at the upcoming AI Expo Europe. The discussion includes strategies...

Can Women Fix Capitalism?

By Joanna Barsh Gender equality at the top of business has stalled, and trust in business is alarmingly low. Putting more women in charge could...
laura ashley timms

How to be an Effective Female Leader: The Missing Superpowers that Will Transform Your...

By Laura Ashley-Timms Female leaders often walk a tightrope between being viewed as ‘too bossy’ or ‘too soft’ by their teams and colleagues. If we...

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...

Le Roi est mort, vive Le Roi Life after Succession

By Sherilyn Casiano In the conversation about succession planning, most of the discussion revolves around the future continuity of the business. Very little is said...
CEO in a meeting with the team members

Pioneering the Future of Insurance: A Journey in Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation 

By Charlotte Koep Innovation is the continuous pursuit of incremental, iterative refinement and enhancement. This is the cornerstone of progress. Nowhere is this more evident...

Veronika Linardi, Co-founder & CEO, Qerja

The role I have carved out for myself is predominantly based on the experiences that molded me into the woman I am today, my...
Jenny Mitchell for women in leadership

Reclaiming Ambition: How Women in Leadership Can Take Back Control

By Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, DMA, CEC Stop waiting to be noticed at work and instead, start letting go of expectations of what an ambitious woman...
Women working in the office

We Need More Women Leaders – Here’s How to do it 

By Natasha Frangos   Natasha Frangos shares what she has learned on her journey to becoming the first female Managing Partner of haysmacintyre. Recalling her experiences...