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To all my precious women colleagues who have not only made remarkable strides as women but also as technology evangelists, this is your moment to shine brighter than ever before ✨✨✨ Let's seize this golden opportunity to showcase your achievements, inspire others, and uplift each other as we persistently break barriers in the tech world. Together, we possess the power to create a more inclusive and diverse tech ecosystem. 💪 #PowerWomen #WomenInTech #InclusionMatters"💪 #PowerWomen #WomenInTech #InclusionMatters

📣 Nominations for the Microsoft Power Women Awards are open until May 8th! Are you a Woman Leader in technology and a champion for inclusion? We want to hear from you! As a Women in Tech for over 20 years and a mother of 2 girls, I know the importance of leading by example and paying it forward. One of the greatest joys in life is serving and empowering others. Growing up in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, I was fortunate to have role models in my family and also here in The Netherlands, where I built my career, who taught me valuable lessons on grit, resilience, and empathy. Did your journey in the tech industry inspire others? Women currently hold only 29% of all tech roles and representation drops to 17.8% and 12.4% for high-level leadership positions such as VP and C-suite, respectively. Let's change these statistics and pave the way for female tech talent to thrive! The Microsoft Power Women Awards celebrate and elevate inspirational women working within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. Through the Awards, we hope to inspire others and recognize the achievements of women in the tech industry. All 19 winners will be invited to join the Microsoft Women's Leadership Program 2nd Edition, developed by Professor Jennifer Louise Petriglieri at the INSEAD Business School in Fontainebleau, France. To learn more about the awards and nominate yourself, visit https://lnkd.in/e3Y6YpKt or https://aka.ms/MPWAForm. Let's work together to create a more inclusive and diverse tech industry! #WomenInTech #MicrosoftEMEA #MSFTAdvocate #MSPartners #PartnersMakeMorePossible

🌟Today, we’re thrilled to announce that Microsoft Power Women in Tech Awards are spreading their wings across the entire EMEA region! Our wide network of Microsoft partners in 15 countries around Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are now be part of this empowering initiative. 🚀 🌟 Spotlight on Remarkable Women: This initiative isn’t just about recognition; it’s about shining a bright spotlight on the incredible women within our partner ecosystem which can spark inspiration in others. 🌟Investing in Leadership: In partnership with INSEAD Business School, we’re thrilled to provide all the winners with an awesome opportunity to join the Microsoft Women’s Leadership Program and empower them to further thrive & succeed. If you're a woman working for a Microsoft Partner in EMEA, nominate yourself or share the link with a Power Woman you know from the Microsoft Partner ecosystem: https://aka.ms/MPWAForm On International Women’s Day and every other day, let’s support &celebrate the women who drive impact and innovation across the industry. 🎉 #MicrosoftPowerWomenAwards #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #PartnersMakeMorePossible

We are thrilled to share the video highlights from our dynamic Tech Sales Leadership event, co-hosted with LinkedIn a few weeks ago! The energy and enthusiasm from that day were truly inspiring. The event was a powerhouse of passion, with many incredible women eager to learn how to navigate their careers and advance equity in the workplace. We had meaningful discussions on increasing women's representation in leadership roles and driving diversity in the tech industry and the importance of allyship. A key topic was the impact of AI in the workplace. We explored its benefits and highlighted the importance of human skills. The optimism around AI was evident, highlighting its potential to enhance our behaviors and ensure that soft skills are more appreciated in the future of work. A heartfelt thank you to all our panellists for their insightful contributions: ▪ Sue Duke, Vice President of Global Public Policy and Economic Graph, and Country Manager Ireland, LinkedIn ▪ Janine Chamberlin, Country Manager UK, Global VP of Talent Solutions, LinkedIn ▪ Josh Graff, Managing Director EMEA and LATAM, Global Vice President, LinkedIn ▪ Prof. Philippa Snare, Non-Executive Chair, Board Member and Advisor ▪ Suzanne Steele, Vice President and Managing Director, UKI and MEA, Adobe Special thanks to our CEO and Founder, Angie Vaux, for her excellent moderation. 👏 Let's continue these important conversations and work collectively to drive diversity in the tech industry. #rechsalesleadership #womenintech #diversity #AI #futureofwork 

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🌟 Celebrating Women in Tech at Microsoft Partners! 🌟 As someone deeply connected to the tech industry, I’m thrilled to highlight the incredible contributions of women working at Microsoft Partners. These talented individuals have been shaping the landscape of technology, often within a traditionally male-dominated field. Let’s recognize their brilliance and empower them to step into the spotlight. 🚀 The Microsoft Power Women in Tech Award 🚀 Nominate yourself or a colleague for the Power Women in Tech Award! It honors women leaders within our partner organizations who’ve forged extraordinary paths, leveraging tech innovations and promoting diversity in STEM careers. These trailblazers inspire others and shape our industry’s future. 🌐 Criteria: 1. Work for a Microsoft partner. 2. Have 15+ years of experience in tech leadership. 3. Demonstrate performance, impact, and diversity promotion. 4. Possess a social media presence as an influencer or opinion maker. If you are a Power Woman, nominate yourself. If you know any Power Women within your organization – please ask them to nominate themselves. Nominations open until May 8, 2023. Let’s celebrate these remarkable women and inspire the next generation of tech leaders! 🌟   Learn more and nominate at: https://aka.ms/MPWAForm    For full details, including participating territories and nomination criteria, visit us at https://lnkd.in/dqmWEEM9. #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #MicrosoftPartners #TechLeadership

🌟 Inclusion and belonging are more than just buzzwords – they're essential drivers of business success, fueling innovation and creativity and at Capgemini, we view them as a business imperative. #Inclusion #Belonging #BusinessSuccess 💡 In the realm of emerging technologies like AI, diversity, representation, and inclusion aren't just nice-to-haves – they're foundational elements shaping how these technologies are developed and utilized. #AI #DiversityInTech #Innovation 🌍 Over the past year, more than 16,000 of our colleagues globally have engaged in inclusive discussions through our 'inclusion circle' sessions. Topics have ranged from tackling unconscious bias to amplifying the value of diversity in business and ensuring technology is human-centric. #InclusiveCulture #DiversityandInclusion #GlobalCommunity 🗣️ These open dialogues, free from judgment, reflect Capgemini's commitment to fostering an inclusive culture. I've had the privilege of hosting some of these discussions myself and have found them to be incredibly insightful and informative. #OpenDialogue #InclusiveLeadership #LearningTogether 🎥 But don't just take our words for it – hear directly from our colleagues as they share their own experiences in this short video. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3THh0Mo  #Capgemini #InclusiveWorkplace #EmployeeExperience

Shed some light and clarity #Women's Day 🌈 The stats DON'T always tell the FULL Story. Sometimes the Devil is in the Details...or the Prada 😉👠👠🥂 To be frank, reading the yearly studies and their stats on the progress of C-Suite/VP Level Women's leadership in High Tech can be depressing. Especially as a Global Executive Leadership coach, I can count on one hand the C-Suite women I've coached in my 22 years. And very rarely do I see key power positions like CTO/CIO, CRO, COO, or CEO being held by women. 😖 We always see low numbers. And I yearly hear the recruiting wail "There are no R&D/technical women out there for VP/Exec positions". BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL/LEADERSHIP BRAND is critical, not only for your benefit but so that other people can see what is out there and can be done! Did you know that since 2018 ChatGPT's CTO is Mira Murati? (Follow me next week for my key #personalbranding building tips!) Hence my shock and delight 💖 when I saw the MAJOR companies listed with CTO/CIO and even CEO in the Top 100 women in tech list below: 😍💃🏻🏆 #amdocs Alegra Kilstein #microsoft Lakecia Gunter #Paypal Archie Deskus #cisco Aruna Ravichandran (she/her) #salesforceai Clara Shih #netflix Elizabeth Stone #hewlettpackardenterprise Fidelma Russo #pepsico Fern Johnson #oracle Jae Sook Evans #eventbrite Julia Hartz That's only 10 of the 100 powerhouses! #womeninbusiness, it is critical to be visible, vocal, and brand your career. When we see a path, we see the way, we see what's possible 💥 Happy #womensday2024 https://lnkd.in/eXrJ8g-H

Had the absolute pleasure to join Cisco and Logicalis #IWD event in #Singapore and give a keynote on “Sheroes - Trailblazing with Grace” As an engineer and a math geek, I wanted to ground us on the numbers, make sense of the statistics then wrap up with a call for action to the leaders and how they empower women in the workplace. Three numbers I took time with the audience to absorb: 48%, 36% and 28%. - 48% is the percentage of women at entry level when they join the workforce - 36% is the same percentage but at mid-level mgmt. We drop 12pts - 28%, you guessed it, is the women percentage at the C-suite We start as half of the workforce and along the way, we don’t become half of the senior leadership. I can spend hours addressing the reasons, justifications and root causes. The annual research paper from Lean In does an amazing job there. In the keynote, my call for action was for the leaders: - Entry and junior talent look up to the leaders. If the leaders are their authentic selves, the younger generation of talent will be too. Gen Z grew up speaking their minds and being authentic, they’ll be the happiest at work when they can bring their whole selves to work - Middle mgmt diverse talent need nurturing. They don’t want to be the ‘diversity hire’. They’re ambitious, hardworking and want to be recognised for their talent and impact. Sponsorship, coaching and visibility is what they need from their leaders to grow and progress - C-level is simple: we need more diverse leaders at the C-suite. Representation matters. The diverse talent across the workforce will look up to leaders with whom they have shared life experiences, who look and sound like them The panel that followed was absolutely phenomenal with Dave West, Chong-Win Lee, Jacqueline Guichelaar and Dewi Sanly moderated by Arissa Wong Thank you Arissa Wong for inviting me speak in this incredible event. It was great to interact with the students and younger talent, the leaders of the future. Dave West, Chong-Win Lee, Bee Kheng Tay, Jacqueline Guichelaar, Dewi Sanly, Arissa Wong, Annella Heytens, IHRP-MP, CCP, GRP, Miki Tsusaka, Ahmed Mazhari, Stijn Nauwelaerts, Puneet Chandok, Steven Miller

Although the summer is in full swing, however, we do not stop at Bring Women Back to Work We are currently looking for new participants from Poland 🇵🇱 , Czechia 🇨🇿 , Bulgaria 🇧🇬 , Romania 🇷🇴 , and Hungary 🇭🇺 to join our 3rd cohort starting after summer! And who better to tell you about why it is a good idea than our very own Jemma Byrne, the SVP of Alliances at Salesforce? Last week I had a chance to meet with Jemma in our London office and I began by asking her why should women, who think of returning to the workforce, consider Salesforce: “Salesforce has a very healthy Ecosystem, there are lots of opportunities to learn something new or dip your toe back into something you might have done before. I love the way many of Salesforce partners are aligned with similar values to Salesforce and let’s not forget to mention Trailhead our free online learning platform which has so many ways to learn new skills!” Many of our participants are women who are mothers and have a variety of educational backgrounds. It is a fact that employers greatly benefit from hiring diverse talent. According to Jemma, we are seeing many companies looking in more diverse places to hire new talent, it’s not just from the other technology companies. Salesforce and its partners are seeing the benefit of hiring individuals who have been re-skilled, a fresh perspective with a bounce of energy goes a long way in leadership and building new teams. I also asked Jemma for a piece of advice for all women who doubt themselves or who are afraid of technology 👩💻 “Embrace the change, you will never be ready if over think it, try something new, meet new people, you never know what the future holds! ” As a Salesforce partner or a customer, you can support the program by joining as a hiring/sponsoring/growth partner: https://lnkd.in/eHMyPhTr #salesforcepartners #bringwomenbacktowork #workingmothers #trailhead