In the words of Robert Baker, Ambassador for PWN Global, who has written the Foreword for this book:
“The central theme of this book is that the world is ready for, and will hugely benefit from, gender equality and female leadership.This means getting more women into leadership positions and bringing more ‘female’ skills into how future leaders act and behave.”Captured within the covers of this anthology, are 28 essays by a group of women and men who want to contribute to creating gender equality NOW! Among the 28 authors,16 nationalities are represented.
All authors have written from their hearts on a variety of topics which need attention, if these goals are to be achieved. The essay topics include:
- emotional / financial / data-IT intelligences
- networking
- mentoring
- career development
- men as allies.
Individually, each essay captures our personal perspectives, experience, knowledge, or research. Our collective experience and common denominator, is that we all are past or present members of the Professional Women’s Network Netherlands (PWN NL). All essays provide one or more 'calls to action' to inspire you to not let this stay theoretical but to put into practice steps which will actually make a difference.
The book is also a testament to the authors of these essays, who unanimously agreed that all proceeds, after costs, will go to a charity supporting (young) women in developing their leadership skills. You will find more information about this charity on our website www.readyforfemaleleadership.org
By purchasing this book, you not only give yourself a chance to learn more about gender balanced leadership and developing the very needed female leadership qualities, you also contribute to helping others.
Co-Authors and Essay Titles 1) Marlene de Koning
Using Your Voice2) Dick Rüger
We Need to Use EI & Other Qualities (More)3) Vivian Acquah
Amplifying Your Career Through Mentorship4) Charlotte Heilmann
This Is a Man’s World...5) Yulia Yavid
The Importance of Financial Intelligence6) Béatrice Blondiau
Trust Your Own Capacities and Realize Your Potential 7) Janine Khuc
Opening Doors8) Sonya Richardson
The Strength of Maternal Lineage9) Pema Nooten
Can You Imagine Finding Yourself?10) André Knol
New Leadership to Help Solve the Global Challenges11) Wendy Broersen
Why You Need Men in Your Life to Be Successful12) Tessa van Keeken
Embrace Your True Self13) Rosemary Amato
Facts – Memories – Plans: Just Data!14) Nico Samaras
Become Your Best Self15) Blanca Vergara
Wounds, Wealth, and Wisdom 16) Melissa Raczak
Preventing Burnout and Managing Well-Being17) Ana Hererro-Wallace
How Every Woman Can Start Investing18) Margarita Lourido
Finding Joy and Succeeding in Difficult Situations19) Caroline van Leuven
Networking is an Art20) Sheila Gemin
A Next Phase for D&I21) Francia Agterhof
The Power of Mutual, Talent Based Growth22) Shokoofeh Ketabchi
Women’s Relationship with Power23) Albane Houri
A Confused State of Affairs24) Mark Cavallo
Why Empathetic, Compassionate Men Need to Step Up25) Bernice Feller-Thijm
Genuine Connections26) Archana Wuntakal
If Not You, Then Who?27) Mary Jane Roy
For the Sake of Transparency28) Anna Tropsch
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