The rules of executive presence are shifting in a way that benefits women
A decade of change has led to a marked shift in the perception of what it takes to be a leader. Inclusiveness, authenticity, and the ability to ‘listen and learn’ are now...
Women's empowerment
Slow down! Why doing too much is not helping you or your team
January 30, 2026 • by Qi Zhang in Women's empowerment • 7 min read • 
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Striving to be a superhero has backfired professionally and personally for ambitious Frances. It’s time to ease her foot off the gas, says Qi Zhang...
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How to manage when the walls are collapsing
April 12, 2023 • by Sonia Tan in Women's empowerment • 5 min read
Sonia Tan, an experienced broadcaster and campaign and advocacy consultant for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), shares her tips for how best to manage small teams when they are under pressure....
Embrace change by training senior leaders
April 3, 2023 • by Hannele Jakosuo-Jansson in Women's empowerment • 6 min read
Hannele Jakosuo-Jansson, chief human resources officer at Neste, explains why it made sense for the Finnish energy company to engage the executive board with training as it went through strategic change....
Gender parity requires active engagement
March 27, 2023 • by Hope Murera in Women's empowerment • 5 min read
Hope Murera, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of COMESA’s ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), explains that one of the best ways to achieve gender parity in an organization is to partner with...
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