Delve Into Women Leaders' Journey To Profession Success

Women make up nearly half the world’s population. However, women continue to be the minority in the workforce. Since decades women have been given the raw end of the deal when it comes to joining the workforce. Challenges such as gender-roles, lack of education, dearth of opportunities have kept a large majority of women at home. And when they have ventured out in the workforce, they have been met with broken systems that not only hamper their career growth but also pay them lesser than men.

It is indeed a broken cycle. A sure shot way of making things better for women in the workforce is by bringing more women to take up leadership roles. women in decision-making roles have proven to build more inclusive organizations. It is imperative to make younger women believe that they can also have successful, long-lasting and fruitful careers. Highlighting existing women leaders and their journey towards professional success can play a key role in providing direction and motivation to aspiring women professionals.

With this mandate the current edition of GWL brings to you conversations with successful women leaders from across the globe.We introduce you to Nathalie Abou Jaoude, Managing Director, Abensal Lighting. She is an accomplished business leader, renowned for her specialization in innovative lighting solutions. With a career marked by creativity and excellence, she brings fresh perspectives and unmatched vision to every project. Over the years, her appreciation for the interplay between lighting and interior design has grown, allowing her to approach each project with fresh perspectives, making her a sought-after expert in her field.

Joining her is Debarati Guha, Director, Deutsche Welle. Having a two-decade-long journalistic career, Debarati has covered many international political events and has interviewed high-ranking politicians, activists, and intellectuals, including Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Indian writer and diplomat Shashi Tharoor, and world-renowned economist Professor Amartya Sen.

We also converse with Jyoti Patel, Independent Director, Gulf African Bank. An accomplished accountant with more than 18 years of experience in a wide range of sectors, such as Auditing, Accounting, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and many more, Jyoti currently works as an Independent Director for Gulf American Bank and CIC Asset Management. A stickler for principles, values, and ethics, she is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). Jyoti also has done her MBA from the Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK, and has exposure and training in both Risk Management and Corporate Governance.

We also bring you insights from Hanan Nagi, Founder, HNI. Hanan Nagi, a renowned leader in learning and development, boasts 23 years of experience. She's the Founder and CEO of HNI, committed to fostering personal and organizational growth through innovative solutions. A visionary with a dedication to human potential, she is also an inspirational speaker, executive coach, and writer.

Read on to know about these women leaders and the blueprint of their success. Do let us know your thoughts.