61: Women at the Top: Strategies for Professional Growth and Organizational Inclusion
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In this episode, I speak with Sonja Aboulez, the Executive Vice President of the Parcel Business at Austrian Post (Österreichische Post AG)
She shares her journey from her early days at IBM to spearheading transformational initiatives for numerous multinational organizations.
We explore the challenges women face in leadership, including those they directly impose on themselves. We also discuss the importance of networking and the roles of mentorship and sponsorship.
You’ll also hear insights from Carina Berger, an Austrian Post Excellence Program participant who highlights the value of networking and leadership development.
This episode is a must-listen for those interested in women's leadership and organizational diversity.
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Rozdziały
1. Introduction and purpose (00:00:00)
2. Meet Sonja Aboulez (00:02:11)
3. Sonja's career journey (00:03:13)
4. Women in leadership: challenges and perceptions (00:06:42)
5. The role of quotas (00:10:09)
6. Critical skills for women leaders (00:11:17)
7. Men as allies (00:14:20)
8. Imposter syndrome (00:18:40)
9. Balancing confidence and likeability (00:22:29)
10. Austrian Post's inclusive culture (00:24:07)
11. Excellence Program insights (00:29:02)
12. Advice for aspiring leaders (00:32:47)
13. Closing thoughts (00:37:21)
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