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Join me your host, Sanila Samuel on another insightful conversation, this time with Simone Lawrence. Simone is the co-founder of The Ameliorate Group (TAG), a Dubai-based coaching and people development consultancy working with teams, leaders and women in the workplace. She has over 20 years experience developing people, leading HR, L&D, operations, sales, business development and fundraising teams across a variety of industries, spanning both the corporate and NGO sectors. TAG partners with bestselling New York Author, Sally Helgesen to design and deliver the How Women Rise Leadership Program-creating awareness and action on the 12 habits that typically hold women back from more success in their careers.Just when you think you've got your career path figured out, life throws you a curveball – and for certified executive coach Simone , that curveball sent her on an inspiring journey into people development. From a starting out as a hairdresser to becoming a co-founder of The Ameliorate Group, Simone's tale is a testament to the power of continuous learning and reinvention. It's a winding road that has taken her across the globe and back again, with ever-evolving passion for people at its heart. A 360 assessment revealed a new direction for her – transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. And what's more, it highlighted the importance of recognizing your strengths and using them to make a difference. If you've ever thought about a career change or sought to understand yourself better, Simone's wisdom about seeking coaching and the value of an unbiased perspective will be invaluable. Simone's insights go beyond individual career development to address broader issues of leadership, particularly the power of women in these roles. But it's not just about breaking glass ceilings. It's about the post-COVID era and the need for a Return to Humanity in how we lead. It's about transforming books into workshops and persisting in the face of rejection. It’s about the challenges we might face in the future of work and how we can prepare for it. So buckle up for a deep-dive into Simone's world of personal growth and professional development, and prepare to be inspired.Simone believes that professional development crosses over to the personal domain, as work and home lives are now more integrated than ever, developing the whole person is required for a leader to grow. The best leaders continue to master the art of leading themselves first.Simone is the co-lead as Chief Mentoring Advocate for The Link Mentorship Program, a voluntary initiative where women can find support to advance professionally. Certified as a Senior Practitioner with the European Coaching and Mentoring Council (EMCC) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF).Simone the coach offers private online coaching globally for high performing leaders who have a “niggle”. They are already successful and yet there is a sense that they want more, something different is wanting to emerge. They are challenged by the duality of delivering on their ambition whilst seeking more fulfilment and energy. Simone has lived and worked in numerous countries, including nearly two decades in the Middle East, and is now based in tropical Far North Queensland in Australia with her husband and two daughters. When she is not working you will find her doing yoga, walking in the rainforest or the beach, reading and spending time with family and friends. #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader #interview https://unlimitedseating.com

Join me your host Sanila Samuel on an engaging and insightful conversation on navigating a corporate and entrepreneurial career journey with Hind Frata. Hind Frata is the founder of Shiftogether, a Barcelona-based Career Coaching & Corporate Leadership training consultancy. Hind's purpose is about humanizing the business world growing business & people together. As an International Executive Career and Corporate coach,Hind has an extensive 18-year tenure in the corporate world as a Senior Marketing Vice President before embarking on an entrepreneurial journey amid the pandemic in 2020. With a profound commitment to purpose-driven action, Hind's transition to entrepreneurship is not just a career pivot but a testament to her dedication to living and working in alignment with her passion and values.In this enlightening episode, Hind shares the pivotal role her open mindset and rich multicultural background have played in sculpting a fulfilling career. Her insights reveal how staying connected with one's passion and purpose serves as the cornerstone of professional contentment and success. Hind's inspiring approach to career coaching transcends conventional paradigms; she empowers executives across the globe to discover their purpose and create a career plan that not only resonates with this purpose but also encourages them to navigate their career journey from a place of trust rather than fear.Today, Hind stands as a beacon of inspiration and guidance for many international executives, illuminating the path to achieving a rewarding and impactful career by harnessing the power of purpose, passion, and a positive mindset. Join us in this episode as Hind Frata unfolds the blueprint for creating a career that is not just successful but also deeply fulfilling and aligned with one's true calling.Discover more about Hind: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hindfrata/https://www.shiftogether.com/#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader #interview

Meet the extraordinary Emma Henderson, MBE, CEO of Project Wingman, and former commercial pilot. Her story of tenacity and resilience is quite the flight, from childhood dreams of soaring the skies to navigating the challenges of a demanding career while raising three children. Emma's journey wasn't always smooth sailing, but she mastered the turbulence with grace. Prepare for a deep-dive into Emma's exhilarating journey, not just as a pilot, but also as a woman proving that no barrier is insurmountable. You'll hear about her days as an airline captain, her recovery from a debilitating neurological condition, and the indispensable role her identity played throughout those trials. It's a testimony to her unyielding spirit, one that will leave you feeling invigorated. But wait, there's more turbulence ahead! Emma's story takes another interesting turn, from the cockpit to launching Project Wingman. Hear how this incredible woman transitioned from helping passengers reach their destinations, to supporting the mental health of NHS care workers. Emma's tale is not just one of resilience, but also of reinvention, leadership, and bearing witness to the power of human spirit. Listen in, as we ride on the wings of Emma's story and explore what it truly means to soar.#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader #interview https://unlimitedseating.com

Ever dream of a career that combines math, science, problem-solving, and the thrill of aviation? Meet Danielle Nicole Vardaro, VP of Worldwide Customer Support & Aftermarket Sales for Commercial Aviation with Embraer. In her current role she is responsible for customer relationship management and providing best-in-class support and services to her global customer base while selling aftermarket products and services to keep fleets flying and leading a high impact global team. She has spent her entire career in the Aerospace Industry, with experience in Engineering, Program Management, Business Development, and Product Marketing & Value Selling, and building customer relationships throughout the entire lifecycle of aircraft production. Prior to joining Embraer, she held leadership positions at GE Aerospace and Boeing, where she grew her love for aviation, managing people, building teams and strengthening relationships.Danielle is committed to elevating the impact and presence of women in STEM and is an active member of the International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA). Danielle holds a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Aircraft Composite Materials & Manufacturing from the University of Washington, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University.Danielle is based in Boston, Mass. USA where she resides with her husband, and twin 6-year-old boys. When she’s not managing the very active family sports and events calendar, you can find her on the Peloton, in an airport on her next work. adventure, mentoring, or finding a reason to celebrate with a bottle of champagne.With a deep-rooted passion for all things STEM, Danielle shares her journey from an eager and curious young girl to becoming a successful leader in a male-dominated industry. Her invaluable experiences with the Society of Women Engineers and Nerd Girls not only solidified her love for engineering but also underscored the importance of strong support networks. In this captivating conversation, we explore the critical function of mentors, sponsors, and coaches in navigating the ups and downs of professional growth. Danielle opens up about how they've helped her step out of her comfort zone, tackle challenges head-on, and climb the ladder in her field. Her story underscores the significance of having the right people in your corner - individuals who can provide tribal knowledge, world experience, and that push towards reaching the next level faster. Of course, it's not all about the climb. As we delve into her leadership style, Danielle reveals how she transitioned from being an individual contributor to leading people. She discusses the evolution of her leadership style, the influence of mentors and sponsors in that journey, and the invaluable skill of self-reflection. Whether you're a budding engineer, an established professional, or merely seeking inspiration for growth in your career, Danielle's narrative promises to be a beacon of motivation, leadership, and relentless pursuit of passion.#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader #interview https://unlimitedseating.com

Ever wondered how someone can transition from a marketing career to a thrilling world of security services and global investigations?Join your host Sanila Samuel on an inspiring conversation with Johanna Hladun, a senior executive with over two decades of experience in the government and private sectors. Currently a Senior Director of Security Services at Caterpillar Inc, Johanna shares her fascinating journey from college to the corporate world, her time at Prudential Investments, and her incredible 21-year journey with the FBI. In this episode, we explore her experience in Iraq and her determination to secure a senior leadership role in Australia. Johanna reveals the importance of having a diverse team, embracing new roles, and staying connected with mentors and champions. We also discuss the essential practices of asking for help, taking on bigger challenges, and seeking feedback to push ourselves further in our careers.Lastly, Johanna reflects on her growth mindset and leadership philosophy, sharing valuable insights on how to create a team atmosphere of innovation and learning. We also touch upon her journey as a single mother and the inspiration it brought to her life. Johanna's story is an empowering reminder of the importance of resilience, perseverance, and embracing failure as we strive for success. Johanna Hladun joined Caterpillar in January 2019 and currently serves as the Senior Security Services Director in Law, Security, and Public Policy. In May 2020, Johanna served two years as the Global Chairperson for the Caterpillar Women’s Initiative Network Employee Resource Group. Prior to Caterpillar, she served 21 years as a Special Agent with the FBI. Having lived and worked in Asia Pacific and Middle East regions were both culture and gender presented barriers to success, she has demonstrated the power of relationships and leveraging diversity to create maximum business impact.Johanna has been an executive champion of diversity and inclusion, a longtime supporter of building, a deep bunch of leaders through mentorship, and she has supported numerous women’s leadership programs domestically, and overseas. She’s a single mom by choice to a single mom to a kind, fiery, and independent tween.#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join your host Sanila Samuel in a conversation with Cristina Seda-Hoelle, General Manager for the Regional and Business Aviation division at GE Aerospace. We talked about Cristina's role models growing up, how her childhood years helped her build resilience and develop empathy for others and some early career mistakes that she embraced and learned from. Cristina shares some good advice on how to choose mentors and how preparation is key when working on building the habit of speaking about your achievements to others. Cristina Seda-Hoelle currently serves as the General Manager of the Regional & Business Aviation Product Line at GE Aerospace. Cristina was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She joined GE on the Operations Management Leadership Program, completing assignments with Motors and Lighting. After completing operational roles at Lighting, she joined the Aviation team in 2003, spending time in the Supply Chain, Commercial Services, Commercial Engines, and Military Systems. Cristina graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Brown University. She also holds an MBA from Xavier University. Cristina has a passion for getting more females into STEM fields and serves on the Board for Mount Notre Dame High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, www.unlimitedseating.com#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join me, your host, Sanila Samuel on another episode of Unlimited Seating . This time we hear from Shelley Svoren, CEO and Founder of Infinite Branches as she shares how she relied on her years of experience working with clients to start her own business and how she leverages her role with the International Aviation Women's Association to build people up and help them grow. Infinite Branches works with start-up businesses and investors to build impactful, profitable, and sustainable connections within the global aviation amongst investors and businesses. Shelley previously oversaw the portfolio management for an aviation lending portfolio for a $200Bn+ financial institution that originated over $1Bn+ in aviation secured loans without any losses or repossessions she is no stranger to complexity or creativity as her near 30 year career involves serving in financial management capacities in banking and regulatory organizations as well as technology and multinational consumer brands, that involve partnering with multiple groups to manage sales activity and minimize expenses; developing and managing detailed and multi-national budgets; structuring complex credit facilities; providing customized analyses that identified new niche market opportunities and whether divestiture should commence; and developing and managing client, referral, and financing relationships. She is additionally experienced with the complexity of owning, perfecting an interest in, and monetizing maritime, art, and winery & vineyard assets.She was the keynote speaker for FedEx Express Women's Network 2021 Annual Forum where she discussed the evolution of her career and the trajectory forward. She serves on the board of the International Aviation Womens Association, as the network’s VP – Leader Development, supporting the activities of the Scholarship, Mentorship, Internship, and Leadership Development committees where she started the members’ only podcast and book club; serves on the National Business Aviation Association’s Diversity Equity Inclusion Working Group; and is a formal Mentor for IAWA, HERiCanes, 100 Women in Finance and Aerospace Xelerated. She moderates panels and speaks at conferences regarding aviation and marine industries; writes articles and speaks on podcasts; and mentors men and women who she enjoys speaking about when they are not in the room so that doors are opened that were once closed. Shelley earned her BS from the University of Oregon with a focus on Finance, Economics, and Scandinavian Studies and continues to expand her knowledge of FinTech, business aviation and next generation aviation industries; innovation and scalability; strategy; leadership; Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG); and Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) issues. She resides in the Napa Valley with her family.#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join me, your host, Sanila Samuel on an insightful episode of Unlimited Seating. This time, I had the pleasure and honor of hosting Keren Rambow, a leader I had heard a lot about and was excited to have as a guest. Keren is Vice President of Sales for the Americas region at GE Aerospace Commercial Engines. In this role, she manages customer relationships and deal strategies in North and South America and is responsible for retaining and winning new business and partnering for the success of our customers.Keren joined GE Aviation in 2016 as a Commercial Engines Sales Director and was promoted to General Manager of GE Aviation for Australia and New Zealand and Regional General Manager for South Asia Pacific Commercial Engines Sales. She recently supported the GE Aviation Services business as the Services Marketing Executive based in Cincinnati.A graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy, Keren served 15 years in the Royal Australian Air Force as an Avionics Engineer on the F/A-18 Hornet. After leaving the RAAF in 2004, she co-founded a military aerospace company, Pacific Aerospace Consulting, that specializes in military avionics engineering services for the US Department of Defense and the Australian Defence Force. Keren holds a Bachelor of Science, an Honors degree in High Energy Astro-Physics, a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree and an MBA (Technology).Keren was candid and humble as she walked through her journey towards gaining a diverse set of experiences - from being an engineer in the Australian Air Force to setting up and running her own business to joining a multinational organization like GE and growing in the business. She shared her reflections from her earlier working years and how that has shaped the leader she is today. Her persistence, hard work and willingness to listen and learn took her through her early career to when she had to juggle family and a professional life. #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join your host Sanila Samuel in a candid conversation with Amita Karadkhedkar. Amita describes herself as a Techno - Functional Leader, Learner from Life, Public Speaker and a Visible Role Model. She is a true change agent and through her advocacy on prestigious platforms such as TedX, NASSCOM, SHRM and many Multi-National Corporations and various Educational Institutions, hopes to lead not just individual changes in terms of behaviors and attitudes but also lay the foundation for systemic changes that need to happen in society. I saw a post by Amita on LinkedIn and reached out to Amita to ask if she would be wiling to share her story on Unlimimted Seating. So glad she agreed – I am left inspired by her courage, conviction and confidence and persevere.We talked about her childhood, the process of realization of what society considers ‘normal’ and how it was hard to understand why she didn’t fit into the ‘box’, how she dealt with some low points and worked through her transition journey – all while continuing her education and growing her career. Thank you Amita for being a role model and sharing your story. Learn more about Amita at https://amitakaradkhedkar.com/#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join me, your host, Sanila Samuel on yet another engaging and interesting conversation. This time, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sumathi Chari – we were at school together! Sumathi is Director & Senior Partner at PRHUB. A Brand consultant & integrated communication specialist with close to two decades of experience, Sumathi works with senior leadership at organisations across diverse domains, to help them devise their brand building strategy and execution roadmap. She has led award winning campaigns across areas of communication including PR, marcomm, internal communication and influencer outreach. She leads client delivery, marketing and branding and talent development at PRHUB, besides closely working on the firm's future direction and growth. She was recognised as among the top 50 women leaders in Sales & Marketing by the Vedica Women's Alliance- V (WA) 50 in 2022. Sumathi has also been part of the Emerging Leaders' Commitee at IPREX (third largest global body of independent PR firms across countries) as part of which, she collaborated with agency leaders across regions to put together a holistic and unique curriculum for IPREX Academy, designed to enable agencies groom future business leaders for the industry. Sumathi is a strong advocate and an active voice for retaining women in the workforce and growing in their careers. She has been working towards enabling women return back to work or continue to work and grow to senior and leadership roles at PRHUB. She believes losing quality women talent to personal reasons, is a key challenge in the PR and communication industry, that thrives on a large number of them at entry and junior-mid levels. Being a brand and communications specialist, she is also working on changing the narratives and the brand building approach that women professionals and business leaders take.She is part of leading communities working in the area of empowering and equipping women.We talked about Sumathi’s career journey, her interest in advertising and PR from a young age inspired by her mother and how she was determined to grow her career in an area she is truly passionate about. I learnt much more about PR and brand building than I ever knew about. Sumathi drew some interesting parallels between her work in brand building for companies which involves building the right narrative. Her point about needing to re-write the narrative around women in the workplace struck home – too often we get caught up in the ‘supermom’ and ‘multi-taster’ tag which adds a ton of stress. She also brought up a great point about how important it will be to recognize what each of your team members need to stay engaged at work instead of standardizing options for flexibility. #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join your host Sanila Samuel on a candid conversation with Ula Bieganska. Ula is a passionate marketeer with 15+ years experience across Europe, Middle East and Africa. She started her career in P&G, where she spent 6 years in various global and local roles. She then moved to the LEGO Group, the most admired toy producer in the world, where she started in a regional Eastern Europe role in Prague. She moved to LEGO HQ in Denmark. For the past four years she supported the opening of a new office for Middle East and Africa in Dubai and took over role of Head of Marketing. She is insights-driven and believes that modern marketing is a balanced mix of analytics and art. I enjoyed listening to Ula talk about her time growing up in Poland during a period of great transformation in the country and how she wanted to travel and see the world. Ula talked a lot about her marketing experience and learnings and offered good insights for anyone considering a future in marketing. I loved how she talked about finding her own voice and her own leadership style and how important it is for her to give back. #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join your host Sanila Samuel on a candid conversation with Yosr Hamza - lawyer, mentor, DEI champion and special needs parent. We dove right into talking about Yosr's experience starting out as a young female lawyer in the Middle East to finding her space as Legal Director at Gartner to getting life changing news about her few months old son and her journey of acceptance. Yosr is a bilingual multi award-winning and commended experienced tech legal director with both a private practice and in-house background. Yosr has more than a decade of legal experience. She is well respected amongst her peers and professional community. During her career, she held various positions allowing her to gain significant experience in executive negotiations, legal risk management, corporate governance and compliance, crisis management and acting as a trusted business advisor to the C-Suite and top management. She moved in-house and played a key part in establishing and managing the legal, data protection, ethical, compliance & ombuds team supporting the Middle East region in Gartner. Yosr is a known champion of DEI, women empowerment, and creating opportunities for others who come from under-represented backgrounds (especially for those who are most marginalized and cast aside) to thrive throughout their career journey through mentorship, sponsorship and authentic storytelling. She co-established and leads Gartner Legal DEI Council. She currently serves on Gartner’s Gulf CSR Board Committee, the Board of Mosaic at Gartner ERG and Women at Gartner ERG. She is on the advisory board of the In-House Community. She serves on the leadership of ACC Small Law Departments Network, New to In-House Network, International Legal Affairs Network, and Women in the House Network. She co-established “Your Mentor from MPL” in collaboration with MPL Legal Academy in Egypt. She also serves as a mentor with several organizations and initiatives to contribute to the efforts to enhance levels of DEI and gender equity within the legal profession in the Middle East. Yosr is also a dedicated special needs and rare disease parent, a caregiver, and a vocal advocate to her Lissencephaly and cerebral palsy warrior who wows the world with his own superpowers. Because a disability is not an inability, and a diagnosis is not a definer. #specialneedsmother #specialneedsparenting #workingmom #womeninleadership #womeninlaw#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader

Join your host Sanila Samuel in a candid conversation with Natalie Stone as they talk about career choices, leveraging the power of connections and evolving your personal brand and leadership style. Natalie has been with GE Aviation for 22 years with leadership roles in Engineering, Supply Chain MRO, and Commercial Engines. She is currently the product management leader of Legacy Propulsion widebody products, which involves product strategy, upgrades, and keeping the fleet of ~10,000 engines she watches over safely flying! Natalie has also served as the Engine Alliance Vice President for 3 years, ensuring that GP powered A380’s continue to get the customer and fleet support needed as they return to the skies. She enjoys spending time with her 2 beautiful children, Kate and Jack, along with daily walks & yoga in the precious time she has outside of work!#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join your host Sanila Samuel on a candid conversation with Dinkle Shah. Dinkle is consultant at Deloitte and while she is early in her career, what makes Dinkle a role model is the way she proves her moxie time after time despite multiple challenges that come her way as someone with a permanent disability. Dinkle shares advice on how to approach people with disabilities - Avoid the sympathy and be empathetic but just be as you would with anyone! See the person and not the wheelchair or any other support the person is using. I love Dinkle's personal motto of striving to be better today than she was yesterday and how she talks about the benefits of having a diverse team that can help make the workplace truly inclusive for all. Listen now to learn more! #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join your host Sanila Samuel on a candid conversation with Balkiz Sarihan. In this episode, Balkiz shares her journey that is greatly inspired by her entrepreneur mum and walks us through how she learned to tell her story and build on the power of connections to learn, grow and inspire teams as an Intrapeneur. Balkiz Sarihan is Head of UAM Strategy Execution & Partnerships at Airbus. Balkiz joined the leadership team of Urban Air Mobility at Airbus to focus on the industry, business and service ecosystem of urban mobility through strategic partnerships and investments. Balkiz combines elements from a diverse career in Programs, Operational, Business and Strategic roles in both North America and Europe; with the ability to translate vision into a shared path of execution. With a customer-centric focus, she is a believer in business with a purpose, a creator of connections, and a constant collaborator. Balkiz is a proven business builder with previous successes in setting up and leading green field ventures from concept to delivery. #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join your host Sanila Samuel in a candid conversation with Leila Rezaiguia as she shares her career journey starting from how she realized what she is passionate about and the risk of leaving a well paying corporate job to start her own firm. Leila is a highly sought-after multilingual Executive and Systemic Team Coach. She is renowned for her high energy, enthusiasm, passion, fun-loving nature, and her love for empowering, connecting and working with people from diverse cultures. For 23 years, Leila has worked with leading organisations and individuals to enhance productivity, maximise performance, and accelerate growth. As an ICF Professional Certified Coach, Facilitator, ICF Mentor Coach and Mentor, Leila integrates cutting-edge learning techniques to deliver the most effective evidence-based solutions to her clients. She strives to help her clients from graduate to c-suite levels reach higher performance personally and professionally. Leila is passionate about Coaching, Mentoring, Women in Leadership and Leadership Development and has created successful performance, coaching and mentoring cultures across different industries. She is based in Dubai, UAE and leads both Kompass Consultancy & AoEC UAE.#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join your host Sanila Samuel on an upbeat and insightful conversation with Fatima Tomoum as she talks about her journey spanning countries where she learnt by immersing herself in the local culture and language and used her various experiences as an interpreter as well to develop a passion for creating excellent customer experiences, whatever the industry. Fatima Tomoum is a seasoned and passionate CX professional who firmly believes that listening to customers is the key for companies’ success. She has experience across the globe from Japan to the Middle East, in a range of different industries (from software to real estate), and has spent the last 16 years working with large blue-chip and semi-government organisations to transform their customer experiences. Having implemented massive tech and process transformations, she still claims her greatest success in life is navigating the challenging role of raising triplets whilst maintaining a sliver of sanity! Please subscribe and feedback on our podcast series!#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join your host Sanila Samuel on yet another insightful and engaging conversation with Tia Hopkins as they talk about Tia's influences growing up, her passion for all things tech and what drives her to keep going and growing. Tia (Yatia) Hopkins Hopkins is the Field CTO & Chief Cyber Risk Strategist at eSentire. She is also an adjunct professor of #Cybersecurity at Yeshiva University, a football coach, and is pursuing an Executive MBA and PhD in Cybersecurity. Tia was recognized by SC Media as an outstanding educator in 2019, as well as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity and Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity; both in 2020. In 2021, Tia was recognized as a Top Influencer in the Security Executives category by IFSEC Global - Security & fire safety news, and was most recently recognized by Dark Reading as #1 on the list of ‘8 More Women in Security You May Not Know, but Should’. She also contributed a chapter to the book The Rise of Cyber Women: Volume 2. Tia is the Founder of Empow(H)er Cybersecurity, a non-profit organization aimed at inspiring and empowering women of color to pursue cybersecurity careers.#powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader https://unlimitedseating.com

Join me, your host, Sanila Samuel in a fun and engaging conversation with entrepreneur and marketing expert Maya Itani as she shares at length about the circumstances that led her to starting her own business, her personal ethos and the learnings she picked up along the way on networking, leadership and personal branding. A seasoned and award-winning brand and marketing expert, Maya has built her expertise and reputation managing both local and global brands in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.After spending the first years of her career in multinational FMCG with brands like Olay, Gillette, NIVEA, and Labello, Maya launched brand and marketing consultancy Itani & Company in 2015 to bring international caliber techniques to local companies in order to improve their brand positioning and marketing strategies. At Itani & Company, she focuses her energy into helping companies build brands that build businesses. She works with brands of all sizes from ambitious startups to established global giants with services such as brand strategy, marketing strategy, market research, and workshop facilitation.A passionate advocate for women in the workplace, she has also volunteered on the leadership team of the Dubai chapter of Ellevate, a global network for professional women, since 2018 and currently holds the role of co-president of the chapter. #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader

Join podcast host Sanila Samuel as she chats with Elena Marselis - Systems and Services Leader, Eastern Europe at Signify . Lena talks about how she navigated career changes and multiple moves across the world, her passion for coaching and how that led her to set up biiwow in parallel to her role at Signify. #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader

Elisha is the brain behind many fortune 500's supply chain and IT operations. She is invested and passionate in improving where she lives, Cincinnati. You can find her volunteering with her passions: women's issues, IT & children. She is a chair, board member, speaker, author and volunteer. When not traveling the world, you can find her on the sidelines cheering on her daughters, concerts, running, or cherishing moments with friends. Her energy, passion and grit are what she considers the qualities that drive her to continually learn, innovate and share her time and talents. In this conversation, Elisha talks about her career journey so far in the tech space from when she started in SAP and went on to make informed decisions as she kept building on her skills in global trade and the latest emerging technologies. Elisha talks about the importance of asking for feedback, role of mentors and advocates, talking about your career aspirations, being a working mum and how she juggles multiple roles and responsibilities. Her energy, passion and grit are what she considers the qualities that drive her to continually learn, innovate and share her time and talents. #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader

An energizing and insightful conversation with Dr.Selda Konukcu on her purposeful and strategic moves to build skills that would propel her learning and career growth. Value creation and building an enabling ecosystem are themes she brings to each role she takes on. Selda shares her leadership style and how she sees diversity and inclusion as behaviors that need to be brought to the table every single day. #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader

A conversation with Kelly Cole, General Manager for Electric Power for Finning in the UK and Ireland. Join us as Kelly shares her experiences navigating her career journey by understanding the skills and competencies needed to grow and went about working on herself to deliver. Kelly also talks about building her brand and evolving it as she took on senior leadership roles while staying true to her values. #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader

Our launch episode at Unlimited Seating! I had a candid, fun conversation with Loren Finnerty - Manufacturing Site Leader at GE Aviation, where she leads an organization of approximately 300 people to produce composite parts for aircraft engines. We talk about her experiences of being the 'only' in the room, how she handles stereotypes and her leadership style and approach to navigating her career. Her expertise, experience and leadership style make for role model material! Hope you take the time to listen and connect. Do share your feedback. Thanks! #powerwomen #womeninleadership #womenempoweringwomen #diversity #diversityandinclusion #equalopportunities #leadership #leadershiplessons #career #opportunity #leader #globalleader