Creating impact as an LGBT+ leader: the importance of visibility
LGBT+ Programme Director Stephan Schmuck speaks about the unique challenges and importance of visibility that come with being an LGBT+ leader in the workplace.
Burnt-out? Understanding the worker’s mind with Prof. Argyro Avgoustaki
With the post-Covid workplace under the microscope, Argyro’s expertise gives us a clearer view on the impact of our work cultures on employee well-being.
Emotional intelligence, leadership and gender equality in the workplace
Why do we often associate emotional intelligence with female leadership? Let’s take a closer look at the preconceptions around gender and emotional intelligence.
Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it’s easy
Big business can afford to be a force for progress in countries with hostile laws and can make a strong case. Especially as it does not harm their interests.
Discussing women in leadership with the first female CEO of a three-century-old insurance market
On time for the International Day of Women’s Rights, the former & first female CEO of a three-century-old insurance market shared with us her experience growing as a woman leader.
Drawing from female entrepreneurship in rural Kenya – fostering frugal innovation within tribal constraints
Alisa Sydow and Funké Michaels outline how one can learn from Maasai tribeswomen’s example to manage and grow businesses despite challenges.
Putting tech at the service of entrepreneurial inclusion, with AirStarter programme
Founder of Time2Start, Hawa Dramé shares her take on inclusive entrepreneurship as an avenue for individual and community development, and how she is working to capture this potential.
Investigating algorithmic bias in tech with Aurélie Jean & Amélia Matar
Together, we investigated the variety of biases in tech — whether they influence the way algorithms are created, or the number of women in the industry.
“It was now the time to feel free and to be able to bring my whole self to work”
What can business leaders do to make sure they are creating an environment where every employee feels comfortable being themselves? To answer this question and more, The Choice spoke to Dame Inga Beale.
“Diversity is not a threat to excellence, but a reinforcement”
Chief Conduct Officer Marguerite Burghardt shares her view on the convictions it takes to be a leader, where more work is needed for diversity in business, and why inclusion starts with education.
Women in tech continue to hit a glass ceiling. Wait, really?
Did you know only 11% of women hold leadership positions in the design field? The Choice spoke with Olga Voskoboinikova, Product Design Team Lead and alumna of ESCP’s Women in Leadership programme, about how she beat the odds and how we can help other women do the same.
“Disability is not a fatality but an asset”
Visually impaired at birth, Benjamin Louis devotes his days to promoting inclusion among people with disabilities. He talks about his personal journey and his desire to drive change, particularly through sport.
