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Don't forget to submit your nominations for FN's list of the Most Influential Women in European Finance. If you know a senior woman in financial, legal or professional services who deserves recognition, here's how to nominate them https://trib.al/7nXNi1u

Don't forget to submit your nominations for FN's list of the Most Influential Women in European Finance. If you know a senior woman in financial, legal or professional services who deserves recognition, here's how to nominate them https://trib.al/FHdg9zq

Don't forget to submit your nominations for FN's list of the Most Influential Women in European Finance. If you know a senior woman in financial, legal or professional services who deserves recognition, here's how to nominate them https://trib.al/PcgDVsY

Sharing an opportunity for entrepreneurs. Applications are open for the 7th annual Minority Women Lead Pitch Competition hosted by California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and National ACE. Deadline is Friday, June 14 at 5 pm PST. What's your best idea? #entrepreneurs #diversebusiness

Important data out this week on women on FTSE boards, revealing that despite overall progress, women still aren't being appointed or promoted to the key exec decision-making roles in the C-suite - in fact this year it's gone into reverse in the FTSE 250. Read the report 👇

I AGREE! When women are supported financially, the impact goes far beyond just the individual. By investing in women, we are investing in the future of our communities. When women are given the resources and opportunities they need to succeed, they can drive positive change in society. Financial empowerment for women not only benefits them personally, but it also has a ripple effect on the economy as a whole. By providing women with the financial resources they need to start businesses, pursue education, or invest in their communities, we are helping to boost economic growth and development. Furthermore, when women are financially empowered, they are able to contribute more to the progress and prosperity of their nation. By funding women and supporting their endeavors, we are investing in the future success of our country. Lastly, empowering women financially is not just a moral imperative, it is essential for the advancement and success of any nation.

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The 2024 Female FTSE Board report, produced by Cranfield School of Management, is live. Although companies are meeting targets for women directors on boards, the number of women in key executive positions in the FTSE 250 has fallen. Professor Susan Vinnicombe and Dr. Michelle Tessaro say that there's an 'executive gender paradox' - as the gap between the number of women in NED roles and executive roles grows. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4fPuEXB

In her tenure as both a top executive and board member, Georgia Garinois-Melenikiotou, SM '84, has learned how to position herself so her voice can be heard. Her advice to other women: "You decide how much power you give to other people... Self-confidence is in the language of power: I can versus I could, I will versus I would. This is a skill we can teach young women." Learn More | tinyurl.com/39chdbnw

Me on stage, in the news, blink or you will miss it! Canadian Imperial Advantage with people like Jennifer Coker and the entire team and advisors are knocking down the barriers to success, through female empowerment. Edmonton leading the way for BIPOC entrepreneurs. #femaleempowerment #femaleentrepreneurs #supportbipocbusiness