Ep 6: The Dynamic Women of IIA Albania Changing the Audit Game

This upcoming episode is truly special. For the first time ever, we have not just one guest, but FOUR incredible women leaders all in one session! These inspiring guests are leaders from the IIA Albania, and they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. They each have powerful stories and insights to share, and I can’t wait for you to meet them! ★ Silvana Zoto: A seasoned Head of Internal Audit with expertise in both banking and non-banking sectors. Silvana also serves as a Board Member of IIA Albania. ★ Dorida Stambolla: Chief Internal Auditor at Raiffeisen Bank Albania, Dorida brings a wealth of knowledge from her leadership role in one of Albania’s top banks. ★ Ediola Bicaku: An experienced audit executive and the Head of Internal Audit at Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, with deep expertise in compliance, risk management, and operations within the banking industry. ★ Adela Prendi: An IT Auditor at Raiffeisen Bank Albania, Adela is passionate about anything that drives impact and creates an evolution in the industry. In this episode, we ask the inspiring women of the IIA Albania about their journeys in internal audit, their commitment to developing the profession in Albania, and how the demographics in the profession in Albania has changed over the last 20 years.   From the moment I met these women while teaching for the IIA Albania in their country, I was inspired by their energy and how much they like and enjoy the time they spend together – it goes way beyond the expected. I hope you enjoy the episode!   Episode Breakdown: 00:50 - Introduction 11:36 - Connecting with the Inspiring Woman of IIA Albania 15:45 - The Mission of the IIA Albania 19:25 - Women in Leadership 23:49 - Career Insights from Female Trailblazers 32:32 - Balancing Work and Life 36:57 - Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Audit 52:29 - Leadership Legacy of IIA Albania 58:27 - Parting Words of Wisdom   Be sure to connect with the women of the IIA Albania on LinkedIn: Silvana Zoto Dorida Stambolla Ediola Bicaku Adela Prendi   Join the Exclusive Inspiring Women in Audit group on LinkedIn! The group is dedicated to empowering and uplifting women in the internal audit profession, providing a supportive space for women to share their journeys, insights, and expertise. By fostering meaningful connections, we aim to inspire, encourage, and drive transformative change within the industry. Join us to celebrate the achievements of women in audit and to be part of a community that values and amplifies your unique perspectives and experiences.   And be sure to follow Inspiring Women in Audit on LinkedIn, and connect with Tracie.   Our newsletter is also available.    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★   This podcast is brought to you by i4 Global Results Limited and Amplify Your Audit Results, the audit communication experts dedicated to transforming your audit reporting and your audit results through communication, optimization, and collaboration. To talk about developing your team, schedule time with us.