Andrea has had an incredible career journey, moving from acting and modeling to leading change in healthcare. As the youngest COO at the Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, she’s breaking barriers and proving that a creative background can bring fresh ideas to leadership. In this interview, Andrea shares what inspired her to take this path, the challenges she’s faced, and her vision for improving healthcare for everyone.
In this candid conversation, Iva Welker opens up about her leadership philosophy, the importance of continuous personal development, and the power of empathy and communication. As the head of the largest communication agency in the Czech Republic, she shares insights on what it truly takes to lead in a dynamic industry like advertising. From her career milestones to the unique challenges women face in leadership, Iva offers valuable lessons on balancing work, motherhood, and making a positive impact. Read the full interview for more on her leadership journey and advice for aspiring leaders.
When pursuing professional growth, some of us aspire to move into leadership positions. However, lack of formal leadership experience can often seem like a major setback. Good news though - securing a leadership role in a small company without prior leadership experience is not only possible, but also becoming increasingly common. Small businesses value versatility, initiative, and the ability to adapt quickly—traits that can be demonstrated through various experiences even if they don't come with a leadership title. This guide will show you how to leverage your existing skills and experiences to land a leadership role, build your case for a promotion, and navigate the environment of small companies.
Moving into a leadership role is incredibly exciting. It is a testament to all the hard work already accomplished in your career, and the confidence shown in you by leaders of your company. Go you! But, the skills that got you to this point are often not the same ones that will help you flourish in your new role. So many organizations in our world today do not have the tools to teach this, leaving their emerging leaders to learn it on their own, often after they already feel unsupported, frustrated and near burnout. The great news is that you can start implementing these tactics at any point in your career journey and immediately reap the benefits.So, let’s dive in! Here is a list of the top 5 things you must do today to set yourself (and your team) up for success.
In June, we hosted a career conference in Berlin covering various topics on growing one’s career. One of our panels was on ‘Women in Leadership: Climbing the ladder,’ with Angeley Mullins (Chief Commercial Officer at Resourcify), Stefanie King (Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at OptioPay Group), and Chiedza Muguti (Chief Product Officer at Alteos). We heard directly from women who have made it to the top. They shared with us their own definition of good leadership, take on the transition from individual contributor to leader, the best thing one can do to thrive in a leadership role and so much more. From our conversation with Angeley and Stefanie after the panel, we put together some key-takeaways from the panel to make their insights accessible to those who were not able to join us.
I was and am still on a journey to find 'my voice'. I had already come to terms with the fact that it would be a lifelong adventure. And I must admit I have made some visible advancements, so I am here to share my story in the form of tips for people who have recently taken on managerial positions as well as for those who are leading the newly promoted managers.
A common misconception about mentoring is that it can only benefit junior employees who are just starting their career. However, the truth is that any level of seniority can benefit from it, and this includes leaders. What is a leadership mentoring program? Why is mentoring important for leaders? How to develop leadership skills in employees through mentoring and run a successful program? In this blog post, we dive into what you need to know about leadership mentoring.
The tech industry is a dynamic, ever-changing environment. As someone who grew from Junior Java Developer to a Director at a major company, Milos Broulik from Barclays has seen first-hand how this industry has evolved in the last decade. We talked to him about his own career evolution, how the situation for women has changed in this male-dominated trade, how to find a woman-friendly tech employer, and more.
