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🗣 Next up in our #IWD2024 series, we spoke with Marina Nilsson Rahel, Front of House Manager at Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Vania Lampitt, Passenger Services Manager at London Luton Airport (LTN). Two inspirational women, who have been with Menzies for almost 15 years each. 👏 When asked about Menzies’ ambitious plans to improve gender diversity, including 25% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025, Marina believes “Menzies is demonstrating why gender diversity is key”. She also says that the company’s focus on allyship is bringing about positive change: “I have had great support from several male colleagues and mentors - words of encouragement, a second opinion or new career opportunities.”  ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’ is not only the theme of #IWD2024, but it also encapsulates our Women in Leadership Programme, which both Marina and Vania have completed. Reflecting on her experience, Vania comments: “I loved every single minute of it. It offered valuable leadership training, skill development and great networking opportunities. It was also inspiring to complete this programme with such senior female role models.” 💪 Vania believes raising awareness and improving representation is key to attract more women to aviation. “The industry should focus on creating more awareness of aviation careers at an early educational level, perhaps offering apprenticeships to young women and actively promoting success stories of female leaders in aviation,” she explained. Marina’s advice to women considering a career in aviation: “Trust your ability and go for it! And don’t forget, obstacles can be hidden opportunities." Hear more from Marina and Vania here: https://lnkd.in/eP99hecu #MenziesAviation #PeoplePassionPride #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress

I stand for #IYC4Youth International Youth Conference 10 in New York City and California in United States of America, like virtual delegate in United Nations Summit of the Future. An important moment to share our experience and learn about another Young Led for #Peace, #security, #Development and #resilience.

WOMEN IN DEFENCE! 🦸♀️ Did you know that Matchtech has been a proud signatory of the Women in Defence UK for nearly a year now? We are committed to promoting gender diversity and creating an inclusive environment within the defence sector. Our partnership with the Women in Defence Charter has been instrumental in driving positive change, and we are excited to share some of the key initiatives and successes from the past year: 🌟Increased Representation: We have made significant strides in increasing the representation of women at all levels of our organisation, from entry-level positions to senior leadership roles. 🌟Collaborating with External Hiring Communities: By engaging and partnering with new and existing clients, we ensure we’re doing our very best to reach our target audience and promote diversity in our hiring practices. 🌟Inclusive Leadership Training: Our leaders have undergone training to better understand and implement inclusive practices, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. 🌟Community Building: We have fostered a supportive community through networking events, forums, and workshops where women can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. By continuing to support the Women in Defence Charter, we are not only reinforcing our commitment to diversity and inclusion but also enhancing our ability to innovate and excel in the defence sector. If you're passionate about driving change and supporting women in defence, I welcome a conversation on the impact we’ve had over the last year and look forward to sharing more successes in the future. Let’s connect and discuss how we can continue to make a difference together! #WomenInDefence #DiversityAndInclusion #DefenceIndustry #WomenEmpowerment #EqualOpportunities #InclusiveLeadership #PartnershipsForChange

The biggest challenge is to channelise the energy of today’s youth. Make them understand & inculcate of dreaming big & at the same time working hard. Patience, perseverance & positivity as their enablers, they can achieve what was thought impossible at one point of time. Let’s motivate them, teach them about our glorious past & apprise them about what not was written in history, worth its while to know, which should make us prouder of our deserving predecessors. To make them understand, that’s it’s the process, it’s the grind, which makes you formidable in the times to come. So enjoy & trust the grind, the process as all of this would make you what you are capable of. Let’s make them aware that’s it’s the simple joys of life which are more precious & not the materialistic worldly affairs. To educate them that win & loss, succes & failures are nothing but two sides of the same coin. To build them in such a way that they understand that there are no absolute wins & absolute losses in entrepreneurial situations. More importantly, let’s infuse patriotism in them because this generation would be the future of our nation. Most importantly to give them sky to spread their wings, follow their passion, pursue their dreams. Dreams which are not only theirs but of their families, friends & well-wishers who dream & work hard for their success everyday. We as entrepreneurs are being entrusted a duty to induce winning habits of discipline & consistency in today’s youth which converts them in to leaders. #InternationalYouthDay #YouthDay #Godavaritech #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #YouthPower

🤝 From tech to finance, and even aviation, these companies and institutions may seem to have little in common at first glance. But is that really the case? 🤔 What brings them together is a shared commitment: investing in their female talent to advance a singular cause – gender parity. 💼👩💼 They've chosen the same mission and are fully equipped to achieve their goals 🎯. More and more organizations are enrolling their female talent in the Ambition Challenge and Leadership Challenge training programs. We'd like to take this opportunity to welcome those joining us for the first time this fall: ABB, ADM Aéroports de Montréal, Alithya, BMO, Cain Lamarre, Crédit Agricole Loire Haute-Loire, IG Wealth Management, Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ), La Vie En Rose, Mackenzie Investments, Ministère des Finances du Québec (MFQ), Power Corporation of Canada, Syntax, UAP We are proud to be part of this transformation, to witness the connections that stem from these commitments, and to see the impact of the bonds we're building with our clients and among participants. ✨ #GenderParity #FemaleAmbition #FemaleLeadership #ParityInOurInstitutions #ParityInBusiness

Today is International Women’s Day! It is a chance to celebrate the achievements of women in pipelines and reflect on how far we’ve come. From 2019, when an all male leadership panel was noted to 2024 when 36% of APGA convention speakers and chairs were women (and no all male panels!), we are seeing real change. But today, we’re asking individuals what they can do to count her in. Individual actions might not sound as flashy, but they invest in women as much as company policies, percentages or training courses. This includes: ·       Treating women with the same respect as their male colleagues; ·       Ask and learn about the challenges women around you may face ·       Bestowing trust, and being trustworthy; ·       Providing encouragement (and sponsorship!); ·       Actively ensuring a safe work environment – physically, socially and emotionally; ·       Ensuring women on site or in their team are included in social events. There is no procedure on how to count her in. But through asking, listening and trusting, we can continue to make progress at all levels. #IWD2024 #countherin #womeninpipelines

Today, Let's get inspired by the remarkable words of Tessy Thomas, former Director General of Aeronautical Systems at DRDO. During her recent lecture at RGCB for International Women's Day 2024, Thomas highlighted the undeniable importance of a woman's intuitive capability and self-confidence in her journey towards growth. “A woman has to be self-empathetic, self-esteemed, fully committed and aware of situations along with her technical knowhow and leadership qualities. Then she can be an empowered person” ~ Tessy Thomas In a world where stereotypes and barriers often attempt to hold women back, these insights by Tessy Thomas serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment. She beautifully articulated that a woman's growth isn't solely dependent on technical know-how and leadership skills but also on her ability to understand herself, believe in her worth, and navigate challenges with resilience. It's about embracing a holistic approach to personal and professional development. As we navigate through the week, let's remember Thomas's words and commit to investing in women's potential. Let's create environments where they can thrive, break barriers, and lead with confidence. Together, we can accelerate progress and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future. #women #wednesday #womenentrepreneur #womenempowerment #empowerment #empoweredwomen #empoweringwomen #worldofwomen #tessythomas #networking #connections #network #connect #connectandgrow #priyankabliss

B Corps Are Leading The Way It is obvious: In a still #maledominated world where entrenched #stereotypes and #conventions persist, we need #companies that look #beyondbusiness as usual. #BCorps are committed to #justice, #equity, #diversity, and #inclusion and are leading the way. They do so by 1. #empoweringwomen, 2. creating #inclusiveworkplaces, and 3. ensuring #diversity in their #governancestructure.  In #Europe, there are currently over 1,700 #BCorps across 30 #countries (*excluding the UK), which #employ more than 150,000 workers.  More than a third of #EuropeanBCorps* are #womanled, and  45% of them have a #majority of #femalemanagers. And yet, there’s still more work to be done! Becoming a #Certified #BCorp is not a #destination, it’s a journey, and B Corps continuously look for #newways to #improve their #impact.  *excluding the #UK Starting a Revolution: Meet The Female B Corp Pioneers  “Never doubt that a small group of #thoughtful, #committed citizens can #change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” – that’s the #timeless wisdom shared by cultural anthropologist @Margaret Mead. Her words remind us that #transformativepower lies in the hands of a #dedicatedfew. Every #change, no matter how fundamental and ambitious, begins with the #courage and #passion of #forwardthinking individuals who dare to #challenge the #statusquo. #Leadingbyexample, it’s them who #inspire others and #open the doors for #collaboration and #collectiveaction. Meet the #pioneeringwomen who brought the B Corp movement to their home countries by making their business a #CertifiedBCorporation and joining a #globalcommunity of #changemakers!  https://lnkd.in/emGhxzV6

I am overwhelmingly humbled and honored to receive this Rising Leader MEA award in the Women of #Worley EUCA & MEA #InternationalWomensDay awards. This moment is not just a recognition of my individual efforts but a testament to the incredible team of leaders, women, and engineers who have risen alongside me, breaking barriers and redefining what is possible. When I began my journey in engineering, the landscape was vastly different. It was a field where women were scarce, and leaders in the industry were primarily men. But the tide is rising, and women are not just participating; we are leading, innovating, and transforming the world of engineering. This award is a beacon of progress, a symbol that women are not only present but thriving and leading in spaces once thought to be beyond our reach. It is a reminder that being a leader is not about the position you hold but about the impact you make. As a woman in engineering, my path was fraught with challenges, yet it was the support of mentors, allies, and fellow women in the field that propelled me forward. Together, we have created a wave of change, a rising tide that lifts all boats. To the aspiring women engineers, let this award serve as proof that your dreams are valid, your ambitions attainable. The journey may be arduous, but it is within the challenges that we find our strength, our voice, and our capacity to lead. It is our duty to continue pushing the boundaries, to rise above the expectations, and to pave the way for those who will follow. This award, while mine in name, belongs to every woman who dared to dream of a career in engineering, to every leader who paved the way for others, and to every individual who believes in the power of rising together. As we look to the future, let us commit to being leaders who nurture, inspire, and empower. For in the rising of others, we too, ascend. #worley #internationalwomensday #iwd2024 #inspireinclusion #investinwomen #accelerateprogress

🔊 Exciting Launch of the Elevate Executive Exchanges! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the successful kickoff of our inaugural virtual meeting for the monthly Elevate Executive Exchanges, guided by the visionary leadership of Dana Kirchmar, the founder of The Elevate Initiative This session set the tone for our monthly exchanges aimed at making tangible progress in gender equity within the aviation and aerospace industries. Our discussions were enriching, and here are three key takeaways from the session: 🔹 Intentional Change in Business Practices: As highlighted by Andrew Parlock, achieving diversity isn't merely a checkbox activity. An intentional shift in hiring practices and business culture is essential to foster true inclusivity and representation. 🔹 The Critical Role of DEI: Kathryn Creedy and other guests emphasized that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are not about lowering standards but about creating a culture where the best talent, which often results in diverse teams, can thrive. DEI is crucial for the industry's growth and sustainability. 🔹 Retention and Representation of Women: With valuable insights from Sheela Jorgenson, our discussions underscored the necessity of recognizing women's value, providing challenging opportunities, and creating a supportive environment to retain female talent in aviation and aerospace. We are committed to driving real, actionable change. Thank you to all the participants for their invaluable contributions, and we look forward to continuing these meaningful discussions. 🔗 Join us in our virtual Exchange! Register through the link below to be part of this transformative journey. #TheElevateInitiative #Aviation #Aerospace #GenderEquity #DEI #Leadership #WomenInSTEM #InclusiveWorkplace #womeninaviation #womeninaerospace