On Wednesday, Myself and Candice Howell attended the Masthead Women’s Leadership in Financial Services networking event. Hosted by the esteemed Women in Leadership at Masthead, Thank you Joleen John, Ignatius Jacobs, Anri Dippenaar, Ashika Devnarain and Kimera Singh for hosting such an inspirational event that left us all with a new found purpose and belief in our abilities as Women!
The event proved to be a delightful blend of insightful discussions and light-hearted revelations that left us enlightened and entertained.
❤ Here’s a recap of the highlights i would like to share:
🔸The 4C Skills: The event highlighted the importance of Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication as the cornerstones of success for women in the financial services industry. It was akin to discovering that we all have a secret superpower, just waiting to be unleashed!
🔸Hierarchy vs. Influence: Rather than focusing solely on traditional hierarchies, the event encouraged attendees to consider the broader concept of influence. It was like being told that we don't just climb the corporate ladder; we dance on it, influencing those around us with every step.
🔸The Power of Women: Celebrating the unique strengths of women, the event emphasized our ability to build trust, ask insightful questions, and pay meticulous attention to detail. It was a reminder that our superpower lies in the little things we do every day that make a big difference, always focusing on the “bigger picture”.
🔸Redefining Success: Success was redefined as not just a destination but a journey of impact and influence. It was like being handed a map with no destination marked, only endless possibilities to make a difference in our own unique way.
🔸We are SUPERHeroes: With a playful nod to our inner superheroes, the event likened women in financial services to caped crusaders—able to leap tall spreadsheets in a single bound and conquer the most complex challenges with ease and confidence. It was a reminder that, no matter how daunting the task, we are truly unstoppable!
A question i would like to leave you with - ✨What does success look like for you?
I would love to know! Share your thoughts in the comments section below 👇
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5moHuge congratulations Michelle, well deserved would be an understatement! Great to watch you continuing to grow, keep shining 🌟