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When thrivewomen inbusiness, companiesprosper andsocieties flourish
Ambition'profoundlyindicatesadesireto
incorporatetheobjectivesthatonehas substantiallyplannedwithavisiontoachievegreat outcomes.Thisistotheyoungpeopleintheir20sand30s whoholdanimmortalambitionspringingfromwithin. Thesecoherentpersonasarereadytoaccomplishitby questioningthetraditionaloperationalmethodswithan approachtoenablinginnovationsinthemodernbusiness arena.
Theseleadershaveaquestandadesiretodevelopnew methodstotransformtheoperationalstructureofthe businessesalongwithpersonaldevelopmentand painstakinglyfollowthroughonthem,nomatterhowlong andarduous.
Ambitiouspeoplearegoal-orientedandarealwaysstriving towardsthenextaccomplishment.Thisistothosewho understandtheenormouseffortthatisrequiredtobuilda successfulandpeacefullifeandarewillingtosupplythe effort.Foritisverynarrowandhard,theroadtoanoble future.Ambitionisthetraitthatallowspeopletoapprehend thewaystosucceedandturnitintoagamewherewinning isnotaboutjustachievingwhichresultsingreatoutcomes inthededicatedworkingprinciples.
Leaderswhoexhibittruthfulnessintheirdailylivesgainthe trustofthosearoundthem.Theirtransparencyabouttheir strengthsandweaknessmakespeoplewanttofollowthem.
Thesementorsprovetheirhonestybyhowtheylive.They admittheirmistakesandapologizewhenthey'rewrong. Instead,theyacknowledgeandlearnfromtheirfailures.
Passionisanabsolutelyindispensabletraitwhenitcomes toleadership.Leadersareabouttheircauses,the organization,anditsespousedandenactedbeliefs.Infact,it isapassionthatdrivesambition.
Whenyou'repassionateaboutaproject,aboutacause, aboutanorganization,itmotivatesyoutobeapartofitand tomakeadifference.Manyofushaveseentheflipsideof thisscenarioandtheresultsareadecreaseinself-efficacy ofteams,employeemotivationandorganizationalcohesion. Employeescan'teffectivelycarryoutandachievegoalsthat theydon'tcareabout.Manytimes,passionateleadershipis neededtodrivedetermination,motivation,and achievement.Whenemployeesfeelemotionallyconnected totheirorganization,theyaremorecommitted,engaged, andeffectiveandthisisarecipeforsuccessandlong-term sustainability
Embracingthejourneyofsuchcoherentstarlets,Insights Successfeaturesenchantingstoriesoftheseproficient leadersinitslatestedition,"TheMostInspirational WomeninBusinesstoLookOutforin2023."Flip throughthepagesanddelveintothejourneythatblends ambitionwithpassiontowardsasparktoinnovate.
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Ashleehasmadesignificantcontributionstotheindustryand standsoutasaninspirationalfigure.
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AshleeWilliams HeadofData Operations TraceeComstock ExecutivePeople LeaderOver my career in maritime, I’ve shown authenticity, been respectful, open and committed to relationships and these are long-lasting. Relationships are built over time and with trust, this leads to new lines of interest and brand loyalty.
Theshippingindustry,knownforitsdynamicand
challengingnature,requiresleaderswhocansteer theirorganizationsthroughturbulentwaterswhile embracingdiversityandfosteringinnovation.Thisdynamic sectordemandsleaderswithadeepunderstandingof industryintricacies,avisionarymindsetandtheabilityto adapttoemergingtrendsandtechnologies.
Moreover,theimportanceofdiversityandinclusioncannot beunderstated.Astheindustrybecomesincreasingly globalized,leadersmustfosterdiverseandinclusivework environmentsthatharnessthecollectivestrengthsand perspectivesoftheirteams.Bychampioninginnovation, embracingdiversityandfosteringacultureofcollaboration, leaderscandrivetheirorganizationsforward,fueling growthandsuccessintheshippingindustry'sexcitingand challengingjourneyahead.
AshleeWilliams(HeadofDataOperationsatS&P GlobalMarketIntelligence)isanexceptionalleaderwho acknowledgesthisaspect.Withherextensiveexperiencein theshippingsector,Ashleehasmadesignificant contributionstotheindustryandstandsoutasan inspirationalfigure.Herjourney,markedbycuriosity, ambitionandacommitmenttodiversityandinclusion, servesasaninspirationtoemergingleaders.Ashlee's contributionstotheshippingsector,herinitiativestoboost genderdiversityandhervisionaryleadershipstyle demonstrateherdedicationtoreshapingtheindustryand creatingamoreinclusiveandinnovativefuture.
S&PGlobalMarketIntelligence,theforemostproviderof informationservicesandsolutionstoglobalmarkets,hasa strongfootholdintheshippingsector.Withcomprehensive data,insightsandinnovativesolutions,itempowers businessestomakeinformeddecisionsandnavigatethe complexitiesoftheshippingindustry Ashleeplaysacrucial roleinshapingandenhancingthecompany'sofferingsin thesupplychainsector.
Let’s explore Ashlee's remarkable journey, her contributions to the shipping sector and her vision for a more inclusive and innovative industry!
Withinthemaritimeindustry,S&PGlobalMarket Intelligenceplaysavitalroleinprovidingreliableand actionableinformationtosupportstrategicdecisionmaking.
Itrecognizesthatdiverseperspectivesfuelcreativeinsights, equityunlocksopportunitiesandinclusiondrivesgrowth andinnovation,shapingthemarketsofthefuture.Its commitmenttotheseprinciplesextendsbeyonditsown workforce,asitstrivestobetterreflectandservethe communitiesinwhichtheyoperatewhileadvocatingfor greateropportunityforall.
Aspartofitsdedicationtodiversityandinclusion,S&P GlobalMarketIntelligencecollaborateswithorganizations thatsupportandelevatethenextgenerationofdiverse leaders.Italsoactivelysupportsdiversebusinessowners, recognizingtheimportanceoffosteringamoreinclusive businesslandscape.
S&PGlobalMarketIntelligencehasalongstanding commitmenttodiversity,equityandinclusion,backedby well-definedprogramsthataimtodeliverevengreater resultsinthefuture.Theeffortsencompassbothinternal andexternalcommitments,focusingonincreasing transparency,developingaglobalmindsetandcreatinga diverse,equitableandinclusiveenvironment.
Onenotablecollaborationthathighlightsthecommitmentis itsjointeffortswiththeInternationalMaritimeOrganization (IMO)andtheWomen'sInternationalShipping&Trading Association(WISTAInternational).Together,they conductedthefirstcollaborativesurveyaimedatobtaining baselinedataonthenumberofwomeninmaritimeand ocean-relatedfieldsandthepositionstheyhold.Thissurvey datahasprovidedacrucialfoundationforgainingaclearer understandingofdiversityandgenderequalitywithinthe industry.
TheinauguralWomeninMaritimesurvey,publishedonthe firstIMOInternationalDayforWomenonMay18,2022, revealedthatwomenaccountforonly29%oftheoverall workforceinthegeneralmaritimeindustryand20%ofthe workforceofnationalmaritimeauthoritiesintheMember States.ThesurveyalignswiththeUnitedNations SustainableDevelopmentGoals,particularlySDG5,by providingcomparabledatathatcaninformthecreationof programsandpoliciestoincreasewomen'sparticipationin themaritimesector
Lookingahead,S&PGlobalMarketIntelligenceplansto continuecollaboratingwiththeIMOandWISTAto conductfuturesurveysandproducereportsthatnot onlymeasurethesector'sprogressbutalsoprovide guidanceoninitiativesthatcanfurtherenhance genderdiversityinthemaritimeindustry
I have created effective customer care strategies, whilst developing long-term relationships with customers, driving brand loyalty and increasing customer engagement.
Beingahighlyrespectedleaderintheshippingindustry withacareerspanningoveradecade,Ashlee'sjourney beganat Lloyd's Register Fairplay,whereherpassionfor themaritimesectorquicklytookroot.Herroleasthe ResearcherofShipOwnershipexposedhertotheevolving landscapeoftheindustryandsetthestageforherfuture accomplishments.Coincidingwiththeadoptionofthe Lloyd'sRegisterFairplayNumberbytheIMO.Thisscheme aimedtoenhancemaritimesafety,securityand environmentalprotectionwhilecombattingfraud.During thetransitionperioduntilitsmandatoryimplementationin 2009,Ashleetraveledextensively,educatingtheindustryon thescheme'simplications.
Throughouthercareer,shehasdemonstratedexpertiseand madesignificantcontributionstotheworkoftheIMOand otherindustrybodies,particularlyinglobalinitiativesand complexnegotiationsrelatedtocombatingillegalfishing activities.Despitebeingoftentheonlywomanintheroom, Ashlee'sdetermination,curiosityanddrivehavepropelled hersuccessinatraditionallymale-dominatedindustry.Prior tohermaritimefocus,shehonedherskillsinthehospitality sector,whereherdedication,customerengagementand leadershipabilitiespropelledherintomanagementroles. Throughhercuriosity,ambitionandunwaveringdedication, Ashleequicklyestablishedherselfasaprominentfigurein theindustry
Inherrole,Ashleehasbeenfortunatetohavetheautonomy toexploreuntappedopportunitiesanddriveexpansionin undiscoveredareas.Byinvestinginindividualswith expertiseindevelopingmarkets,particularlyintheAsia Pacificregion,shehasbeenabletoachievecostsavings andensureasmoothtransitionoftalentthroughsuccession planning.Ashleeannotates,“I have created effective customer care strategies, whilst developing long-term relationships with customers, driving brand loyalty and increasing customer engagement.”Additionally,sheis responsiblefordefiningandimplementingoperational modelsthatalignprocesses,proceduresandsystemswith theorganization'sstrategicobjectives.
Ashleeleadsdatagovernanceandqualitymanagement efforts,adheringtoISO9001:2015standards,whilealso developingandimplementingriskmitigationstrategies. Furthermore,shehasspearheadedtechnologyanddigital transformationprojectsthatleveragecloudinfrastructure,
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improveoperationalperformance,reducetechnicaldebt, manageriskandcreatenewrevenueopportunities.Ashlee's expertiseinexecutinggrowthstrategieshasledtothe successfulintegrationofmarket-leadingassetsand capabilitiesindataandcontentacrosstheMaritime& Tradesector.
Ashlee'sjourneyintheshippingsectorhasbeen characterizedbyaseriesofsignificantrolesand achievementsthathaveshapedherintotheleadersheis today.Herdiversebackground,includingpriorexperience inthehospitalityindustry,hascontributedtoherunique perspectiveandabilitytonavigatecomplexchallenges.
Transitioningfromthehospitalitysector,whereAshlee gainedvaluableexperienceinmanagingoperationsand leadingteams,sheexcelledinseniordatatransformation, operationsandclientservicesroleswithintheshipping sector.Herresponsibilitiesincludeddefiningand implementingoperatingmodels,datagovernance,risk mitigationandtechnologyanddigitaltransformation projects.Ashlee'sachievementsincludeddeliveringcost savings,enhancingcustomercarestrategiesanddriving operationalefficiencythroughM&Aintegrationstrategies.
Ashlee’sjourneyisatestamenttothepowerofpassion, resilienceandacommitmenttodiversityandinclusion. Throughhervariousrolesandaccomplishments,Ashleehas demonstratedexceptionalleadershipqualities,driving growthandfosteringinnovation.
Astheshippingindustrycontinuestoevolve,Ashlee envisionsafuturewhereleadershipismoreinclusive, adaptableandresponsivetothechangingneedsof organizationsandindividuals.Byembracingdiversityand creatingasenseofbelonging,leaderscanunlockthefull potentialofteamsandcontributetoamoreequitableand prosperousmaritimesector.
Ashlee'sadviceandprinciplesforemergingleadersserveas guidinglightsonthepathtosuccess.Byembracing passion,kindness,emotionalintelligence,understandingthe needsofothersandbuildingstrongrelationships,emerging leaderscannavigatetheirownjourneyswithpurposeand makealastingimpactinthechosenfields.
AsAshleecontinuestoinspireandleadintheshipping sector,herdedicationtodiversity,equityandinclusionsets anexampleforotherstofollow
Withhervisionandcommitment,shepavesthewayfora moreinclusiveandthrivingindustry.
InherroleasHeadofDataOperations, Ashleehas demonstratedherexceptionalleadershipskillsandindustry expertiseintheshippingsector.Herkeyresponsibilities haveencompasseddrivingoperationalefficiency,fostering customerrelationshipsandleadingtechnologyanddigital transformationinitiatives.Someofhernotable achievementsinclude:
Ÿ Developingandimplementingtheoperatingmodelfor dataoperations,aligningprocessesandsystemswith strategicobjectives.
Ÿ Establishingdatagovernanceandqualitymanagement standards,ensuringtheaccuracyandreliabilityof information.
Ÿ Leadingtechnologyanddigitaltransformationprojects, enhancingoperationalperformanceandgeneratingnew revenueopportunities.
Ÿ SuccessfullyexecutinggrowthstrategiesthroughM&A integration,resultinginoperationalcostsynergiesand expandedcapabilities.
Ashlee'scommitmenttopromotinggenderdiversitywithin theshippingsectorhasbeenacornerstoneofherleadership. Sherecognizestheimportanceofcreatinganinclusiveand equitableenvironmentthatempowerswomenandfosters theirprofessionalgrowth.Ashleehastakenspecific initiativestoboostgenderdiversity,including:
Ÿ WorkingwiththeIMOandWISTAInternationalto conductthefirstcollaborativesurveyonthe representationofwomeninmaritimeandoceanfields.
Ÿ PublishingtheInauguralWomeninMaritimesurvey, whichprovidesbaselinedatatoguideinitiativesthat enhancegenderdiversityinthesector.
Ÿ Advocatingforgreatertransparency,inclusivityand opportunityforwomeninmaritime,bothwithinS&P GlobalMarketIntelligenceandincollaborationwith industryorganizations.
Ashlee'scommitmenttodiversityinitiativesextends beyondorganizationalboundaries.Sheunderstandsthe
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importanceofbuildingmeaningfulandvaluable collaborationstosupportdiversityinitiatives.Through networkingandrelationshipbuilding,shehasforgedstrong connectionswithinS&PGlobalandexternalorganizations. Ashleeshares,“You can’t build meaningful and valuable relationships without the commitment to meet, discuss, share and work on common goals.”Hercommitmentto diversityandinclusionhasledtocollaborationswith variousassociationsandorganizations,enablingherto supportandcreateinitiativesthatpromotediversity, particularlygenderdiversity
Bybeinganauthenticandrespectedrolemodel,Ashleehas fosteredlong-lastingrelationshipsbasedontrustandshared goals.Shesays,“Over my career in maritime, I’ve shown authenticity, been respectful, open and committed to relationships and these are long-lasting. Relationships are built over time and with trust, this leads to new lines of interest and brand loyalty.”Bybecomingamemberof variousindustryassociations,Ashleehasformedvaluable collaborationsandopeneddoorstolimitlesspossibilities.
Ashlee'sdedicationtogenderdiversityandleadershiphas notgoneunnoticed.Hercommitmenttogenderdiversity hasgainedrecognitionintheindustry.Asthefounderof WomeninMaritime,Ashlee'seffortscontributedtoIHS Markit(nowS&PGlobal)beingrecognizedastheseventh ChartercompanybyMaritimeUKforeffortsaddressing genderfairness,equalityandinclusionwithinthemaritime sector.Sheservesasaglobalboardrepresentativeof Women'sInitiativeforNetworking&Success(WINS) Global,whereshefocusesoncommunicationstrategies, raisingawarenessandensuringthevalueofdiversityinthe workplaceisunderstood.Shehasreceivedprestigious recognitionforherefforts,includingbeinglistedonthe HeroesFutureLeadersRoleModelListin2022andbeing shortlistedfortheWeAreTheCityRisingStarsChampion Awardsinthesameyear.
Ashlee'sinvolvementasaDE&IHonorsCommittee memberforTPM,aprominentconferenceinthecontainer shippingandlogisticscommunity,highlightsherdedication torecognizingeffortsandimprovingdiversity,equityand inclusioninthetransportationandlogisticssector Through mentorshipprograms,suchastheYMCA's‘Y's Girls program,’Ashleementorsyounggirls,empoweringthemto setachievablegoals,buildresilienceandleadfulfilling lives.AshleehasbeennamedWinneroftheWeAreTheCity RisingStarsChampionAward2023.
You can’t build meaningful and valuable relationships without the commitment to meet, discuss, share and work on common goals.
Theseaccoladesareatestamenttohercommitmentto fosteringaninclusiveanddiversemaritimeindustry.
Ashleedescribesherleadershipstyleassituational, adaptingtotheneedsofindividualsandthemomentat hand.Withprovenmulticulturalexperience,change managementexpertiseandglobalinsights,Ashleeleads withauthenticity,integrityandeffectivecommunication. Hervisionforthefutureofleadershipisamoreinclusive one,wherediversityandinclusionarekeydriversof success.Sheemphasizestheimportanceofadapting leadershipstylesinahybridworkenvironmentwhilenot losingsightofthevalueofin-personinteractions.Ashlee believesinrecognizingtheneedsofpeople,customersand communitiesinallthatwedoandencouragesleadersto embracetheskillsnecessarytosuccessfullydeliverinthese areas.
Ashleeenvisionsafutureofleadershipthatismore inclusiveandadaptable.Leadersshouldstrivetounderstand differentculturalandbehavioralcues,fosterrelationships andcreateasenseofbelonging.Effectivelisteningand understandingwillbecrucialskillsforleadersinthe comingdecade.
Drawingfromherownexperiences,Ashleeoffersvaluable adviceandprinciplesforemergingleaderswhoare embarkingonaleadershipjourney.Theselessonshave playedasignificantroleinshapingherleadershipstyleand fosteringhersuccess.Herearesomeimportantinsights:
Ÿ Lovewhatyoudo:Ashleeemphasizestheimportance ofpassionandenjoymentinone'schosenfield.Loving yourworkfuelsmotivationanddedication,enabling youtoovercomechallengesandcontinuouslystrivefor excellence.
Ÿ Bekindtoyourselfandothers:Kindnessisa fundamentalprinciplethatAshleevaluesinleadership. Beingcompassionatetowardsoneselfandotherscreates asupportiveandpositiveenvironment,fostering teamworkandcollaboration.
Ÿ Manageemotionalresponses:Ashleeadvisestakinga stepbackandreviewingemotionallychargedresponses beforereacting.Emotionscaninfluencedecisionmaking,andbyapproachingsituationswithclarityand composure,leaderscanmakewell-consideredchoices.
Ÿ Understandtheneedsofpeople,customersand communities:Leadersmustdevelopadeep understandingoftheneedsandaspirationsoftheteam members,customersandthebroadercommunity.By listeningandempathizing,leaderscancreate environmentsthatfostergrowth,satisfactionand meaningfulengagement.
Ÿ Buildandnurturerelationships:Ashleehighlightsthe significanceofbuildingstrongrelationshipsearlyin one'scareer.Networking,activelyengagingwithothers andnurturingconnectionscanleadtonew opportunities,collaborationsandsupportnetworks throughoutaleader'sjourney
Asatrailblazerintheshippingsector,Ashleeexemplifies theseprinciplesandencouragesemergingleadersto embracethemonone’sownpathtosuccess.
Intheworldofbusiness, womenarenotjustapart oftheequation; theyarethedrivingforce ofinnovation.
Intoday'srapidlyevolvingbusinesslandscape,effective
leadershipextendsfarbeyondtechnicalprowessand strategicacumen.Theabilitytounderstand,manage, andharnessemotions—bothone'sownandthoseof others—isacriticalfactorinachievingsuccessful leadershipoutcomes.Thisqualityisknownasemotional intelligence(EI)oremotionalquotient(EQ).Leaderswho possessahighlevelofemotionalintelligencehavethe powertoinspire,influence,andleadtheirteamstoachieve remarkableresults.Thisarticledelvesintothesignificance ofemotionalintelligenceinleadership,itscore components,andtheimpactithasonorganizational success.
Emotionalintelligencereferstothecapacitytorecognize, understand,manage,andutilizeemotionseffectivelyin oneselfandothers.Itencompassesarangeofskillsthat enableleaderstonavigateinterpersonalrelationships, empathizewiththeirteammembers,andmakesound decisionsbasedonemotionalandsocialawareness.
Self-Awareness:Effectiveleaderswithhighemotional intelligencepossessadeepunderstandingoftheirown emotions,strengths,weaknesses,values,andtriggers.This self-awarenessenablesthemtomanagetheirreactionsand responses,promotingbetterdecision-makingandfostering apositiveworkenvironment.
Self-Regulation:Leadersadeptatself-regulationcan managetheirimpulsesandemotionalstates.Bymaintaining composureduringchallengingsituations,theysetan examplefortheirteams,promoteacultureofresilience, andminimizeconflict.
Empathy:Empatheticleaderscantuneintotheemotions andperspectivesoftheirteammembers.Thisskill cultivatesstrongrelationships,trust,andcollaboration, ultimatelyenhancingteamcohesionandperformance.
SocialSkills:Exceptionalinterpersonalskillsarea hallmarkofemotionallyintelligentleaders.Theyexcelin communication,conflictresolution,andnetworking, creatinganenvironmentwhereopendialogueand productiveinteractionsthrive.
Motivation:Leaderswithhighemotionalintelligenceare intrinsicallymotivatedandhavetheabilitytoinspireand motivatetheirteams.Theydemonstrateapassionfortheir
work,setambitiousgoals,andencouragetheirteam memberstostriveforexcellence.
EnhancedCommunication:Emotionallyintelligentleaders communicatewithclarityandempathy Theyunderstand theimportanceofactivelisteningandareattunedto nonverbalcues,fosteringamoreopenandtransparent exchangeofideas.
ConflictResolution:Byleveragingtheirempathyandsocial skills,emotionallyintelligentleadersnavigateconflictswith finesse.Theyaddressissuespromptly,seekcommon ground,andtransformdisagreementsintoopportunitiesfor growth.
EmployeeEngagement:Leaderswhovalueemotional intelligencecreateasupportiveandinclusiveatmosphere. Teammembersfeelunderstood,appreciated,andvalued, leadingtohigherjobsatisfactionandincreased engagement.
Decision-Making:Emotionalintelligenceguidesleadersin makingwell-balanceddecisions.Theyconsiderboth rationalandemotionalfactors,leadingtochoicesthatalign withtheorganization'svaluesandlong-termgoals.
Adaptability:Emotionallyintelligentleadersthrivein dynamicenvironments.Theirself-awarenessandflexibility enablethemtoadapttochange,inspiringtheirteamsto embraceinnovationandnavigateuncertainty.
TrustandCredibility:Emotionallyintelligentleaders consistentlydemonstrateauthenticityandintegrity Their abilitytoconnectonanemotionallevelfosterstrustamong teammembers,creatingafoundationofcredibilitythat enhancestheirinfluenceandleadershipimpact.
StressManagement:Leaderswithhighemotional intelligenceexcelinmanagingstressandpressure.They remaincomposedduringchallengingsituations,servingas rolemodelsforhandlingstressinahealthyandconstructive manner
FeedbackandGrowth:Theseleadersprovideconstructive feedbackinawaythatpromotespersonalandprofessional growth.Theybalancetheirfeedbackwithempathy, encouragingteammemberstoembracecontinuouslearning andimprovement.
InclusivityandDiversity:Emotionalintelligenceenables leaderstovalueandleveragethediverseperspectivesand backgroundsoftheirteammembers.Theycreatean inclusiveenvironmentwhereeveryonefeelsheard, respected,andvalued,whichleadstoenhancedcreativity andinnovation.
ResilienceandChangeManagement:Leaderswithhigh emotionalintelligencenavigatechangewithresilience. Theyhelptheirteamsembracechangebyacknowledging andaddressingemotionalconcernswhileguidingthem throughtransitionseffectively
ConflictTransformation:Emotionallyintelligentleaders transformconflictsintoopportunitiesforgrowth.They encourageopendiscussions,promoteunderstanding,and mediateconflictstoensurethattheteamremainscohesive andfocusedonsharedgoals.
Empowerment:Theseleadersempowertheirteammembers byrecognizingandtappingintotheirstrengths.They provideopportunitiesforskilldevelopmentanddelegate responsibilities,fosteringasenseofownershipand accountability.
Thepowerofemotionalintelligenceinleadershipcannotbe overstated.Emotionallyintelligentleadershavetheability tofosterpositiverelationships,drivemotivation,andcreate acultureofcollaborationwithintheirorganizations.By honingtheirself-awareness,self-regulation,empathy,social skills,andmotivation,leaderscanelevatetheir effectivenessandleadtheirteamstoachieveremarkable success.Inanincreasinglyinterconnectedanddiverse world,emotionalintelligencestandsasacornerstoneof impactfulandtransformativeleadership.
Advancementsinhealthcaretechnologyaredriving breakthroughsandinnovationinthemedical equipmentmanufacturingindustry.Thefutureof healthcareisshapingupwithadvancesindigital technologies,suchasartificialintelligence,bigdata, roboticsandmachinelearning.Thesetechnologiesare revolutionizingthehealthcaresystemtobecomemore proactive,personalizedandconvenientthaneverbefore.
AngelaSpang,abrilliantmindandrelentlessspirit,stands asaremarkabletrailblazerwhohasbeenleadingthecharge inrevolutionizingtheindustrythroughJUNEMedical Group AstheFounderandOwnerofJUNEMedical, Angela'sjourneyinthemedicaldevices’domainhasbeen nothingshortofawe-inspiring.Herpassionforhealthcare, coupledwithanunyieldingdeterminationtomakea difference,ledhertoestablishthecompanywithavision thatresonateswithhealthcareprofessionalsworldwide. Shesawtheuntappedpotentialforinnovativesolutionsthat couldnotonlyimprovesurgicaloutcomesbutalsoenhance theoverallexperienceforpatientsandmedical practitioners.Withthisprofoundinsight,Angelaembarked onamissiontobridgethegapbetweentraditionalmedical devicesandcutting-edgetechnology TheresultwasJUNE MedicalGroup,awomen-ownedenterprisewithaglobal presence,headquarteredintheUKandwithofficesinthe USAandSweden.
WeinterviewedAngelaoninsightsandkeenbusiness acumendrivingthegrowthandsuccessofJUNEMedical, positioningitasaprominentplayerinthemedical equipmentmanufacturingindustry
Let’s delve into the intercepts of the interview!
Brieflydescribeyourprofessionaljourneyupuntilnow.
Ihavecoveredalotofgroundinmyprofessionalcareerto date.Startingasasalesrepinmedicaldeviceswith Gynecare,Ethicon(apartofJohnson&Johnson),through tomarketingandstrategyinpharmainJanssenCilag,I spent10veryformativeyearsintheJNJfamily
Internationalmarketingrolesexpandedbothskillsand experiencecoveringEMEA,AsiaPacificandLatinAmerica. NowIrunaglobalmedicaldevicecompany,manufacturing aportfoliothatIinvented.
Whatchallengesdidyoufacealongtheway?
Ineverwantedtotakeonfunding,somyJUNEMedicalis bootstrappedandIama100%shareholder.Thatmeant tightonresourcesandslowergrowththanifIhadasackof cashtodigin.Coviddidn’thelp–saleswentoffacliffand webarelymadeitthrough.Butwehavenowdoneallthe hardpartsandfromhere,wejustseegrowth…tremendous growth.
Whatsignificantimpactdidyoubringtoyourindustry?
TheuniqueaspectofmyGalaxyIIretractoristhatitisboth abetterdevice,anewerdeviceandalesscostlydevice.Itis easytoinnovateandmakebetterthingsbutmore expensive.Itisreallyhardtodoitifitalsoneedstosave healthcaremoney Thatistrueinnovation.
Tellusaboutyourcompanyanditsfoundationpillar.
JUNEMedicalisbuiltontrust.ItrustthepeopleIhiredto dotheirbestandtoactwithcreativity,responsibilityand respectforothers.Withouttrust,everythingtakeslonger andIdon’thavetimeforinternalgrumbles.Wehavealot todoandalimitedtimetodoit,soweareefficientand effective.MostpeoplethinkIhaveahugeteam,buttruth betold,mycompetitorshavemorelawyersthanIhadstaff!
Howdoesyourcompanypromoteworkforceflexibility andwhatisyourroleinit?
Itcomesbacktothetrustagain.Idon’tcarewhereand whenpeopleworkaslongaswegettheworkdoneandwe aremovingforwardfasterthanthecompetition.Idon’t managethedetails;Ihirefantasticpeopleandgivethemthe supporttheyneedtomakemiracleshappen.
Whatisyourtakeontechnology'simportanceandhow areyouleveragingit?
I’vealwaysbeenanearlyadopterandloveproblem solving,sotome,allnewtechishugelyinteresting.
AndIalsolikethinkingofhowelseitcanbeused…new waysofimplementingit.MybrainneverstopsandI constantlygetnewideas. Whatwillbethenextsignificantchangeinyour industryandhowareyoupreparingforit?
Insurgery,roboticsisbecominghugelyadvancedandI thinkthatwillchangesurgeryinwayswecan’teven imagineyet.NanotechnologywillreshapehealthcareandI can’twaittoseewhatthatmeans.
Innovation-wise,IsuspectAIwillcomeupwithnewways toinnovatebasedonalgorithmstakinginfeedbackfrom usersandintegratinglimitationsofstructuraldesignand materialstrength,spittingoutoptimizeddesignsreadyfor testing.
Whatareyourgoalsintheupcomingfuture?
Verysimple:Iwanteverysurgeonintheworldtohave heardaboutmyself-retainingretractorandiftheywantto useit,knowhowtogetone.
Whatadvicewouldyouliketogivethenextgeneration ofaspiringbusinessleaders?
Dosomethingyouloveandrememberthatitiseasytobe brilliantongooddays.Yourtruestrengthwillshowondays whenitishardandthingsaren’tgoingyourway Thatis whenyouwillknowwhatyouarereallymadeof.
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Do something you love and remember that it is easy to be brilliant on good days.
Inrecentdecades,therehasbeenanotableshiftinthe
landscapeofleadershipacrossvarioussectors,withan increasingnumberofwomenbreakingthroughthe glassceilingandassumingprominentrolesinbusiness, politics,academia,andbeyond.Whileleadershiphas traditionallybeenassociatedwithcertainmasculinetraits, theemergenceofwomeninleadershippositionshasshed lightontheuniquequalitiesandattributestheybringtothe table.Thisarticleexploresthedistinctqualitiesthatwomen oftenexhibitinleadershiproles,highlightingtheirpositive impactonorganizationaldynamicsandoutcomes.
Oneofthestandoutqualitiesthatwomenoftenbringto leadershiprolesisaheightenedsenseofempathyand emotionalintelligence.Womentendtoexcelin understandingandnavigatingcomplexhumanemotions, fosteringamoreinclusiveandcompassionateleadership style.Thisabilitytoconnectonapersonallevelwithteam membersenhancestrust,communication,andoverallteam cohesion.Studieshaveshownthatleaderswithhigher emotionalintelligencecontributetoincreasedemployee satisfactionandproductivity.
Womenleadersfrequentlydemonstrateacollaborativeand cooperativeapproachtodecision-making.Theirinclination towardconsensus-buildingandactivelisteningensuresthat adiverserangeofperspectivesareconsidered,leadingto well-roundedandinnovativesolutions.Thisapproachcan promoteamoreinclusiveworkenvironmentwhereeach teammember'sinputisvalued,ultimatelydrivingcreativity andproblem-solving.
Inthefaceofchallengesandsetbacks,womenleadersoften displayremarkableresilienceandperseverance.
Thesequalitiescaninspireandmotivatetheirteamsto navigateadversitywithdeterminationandapositive outlook.Women'sexperiencesofovercominggenderrelatedobstaclescancontributetoauniqueabilitytohandle difficultsituationsandprovidementorshiptoothersfacing similarchallenges.
Effectivecommunicationisacornerstoneofsuccessful leadership,andwomentendtoexcelinthisarea.Women leadersoftenemployanuancedcommunicationstylethatis inclusive,approachable,andtailoredtotheneedsoftheir audience.Thisadaptabilityenablesthemtoconvey complexideasclearly,resolveconflicts,andfosterasense ofbelongingamongteammembers.
Balancingmultipleresponsibilitiesisaskillthatmany womenhavehoned,bothintheirpersonallivesandintheir careers.Thisproficiencyinmultitaskingandtime managementcantranslateintoeffectiveleadership.Women leadersoftendemonstratetheabilitytoprioritizetasks, delegateefficiently,andmaintainawell-organizedwork environment.
Womeninleadershiprolesaremorelikelytoadopt transformationalleadershipstyles,focusingoninspiring andempoweringtheirteamstoachievetheirfullpotential. Thisleadershipapproachemphasizesmentorship,skill development,andfosteringasenseofpurpose,leadingto increasedjobsatisfactionandcommitmentamong employees.
Inclusive Decision-Making:Womenleadersoftenexhibita commitmenttoinclusivityindecision-making.Their opennesstodiverseperspectivesensuresthatthe contributionsofallteammembersareacknowledgedand considered,resultinginmorewell-roundedandequitable outcomes.
Conflict Resolution and Mediation:Womenleaderstendto excelinconflictresolutionandmediationduetotheir abilitytoempathize,activelylisten,andfindcommon ground.Thisskillpromotesaharmoniouswork environmentandfostersasenseofunitywithintheteam.
Long-term Vision and Sustainability:Manywomenleaders emphasizelong-termvisionandsustainability They considerthebroaderimpactofdecisionsonthe organization,community,andenvironment,leadingtomore responsibleandsociallyconsciousleadership.
Crisis Management and Adaptability:Womenleadersoften demonstrateagilityandadaptabilityduringtimesofcrisis. Theirabilitytoremaincalmunderpressure,makeswift decisions,andpivotwhennecessary,contributestoeffective crisismanagementandorganizationalresilience.
Networking and Relationship Building:Women'snatural inclinationtowardsbuildingrelationshipsandnetworks playsacrucialroleinleadership.Theyleveragetheir interpersonalskillstoconnectwithstakeholders,mentors, andpeers,therebyexpandingopportunitiesfor collaborationandgrowth.
Authenticity and Vulnerability:Womenleaderswho embraceauthenticityandvulnerabilitycreateanatmosphere oftrustandauthenticitywithintheirteams.Bysharingtheir ownchallengesandexperiences,theyinspireotherstodo thesame,fosteringacultureofopennessandlearning.
Theascentofwomentoleadershippositionshasenriched theleadershiplandscapewithadiverserangeofqualities andattributesthatcontributetomoreeffectiveand innovativeorganizations.Theuniquequalitiesofempathy, collaboration,resilience,adaptivecommunication, multitasking,andtransformationalleadershipempower womenleaderstocreateinclusive,high-performingteams thatdrivepositivechange.Associetycontinuestoevolve, recognizingandcelebratingthesedistinctqualitieswill undoubtedlycontributetoamoreequitableandprosperous futureforall.
Theperformingartsindustrycanbeavery
competitiveandunforgivingplace.Thereisalot ofpressuretoconformtocertainstandardsof beauty,talentandpersonality Thiscanbeespecially difficultforpeoplewhofeelliketheydon'tfitinwiththe mainstream.
However,thereisagrowingcommunityofmisfitsinthe performingartswhoarefindingaplacetobelong.These misfitsareoftentalentedandcreative,buttheymaynot havethetraditionallookorpersonalitythatisoften associatedwithsuccessintheperformingarts.
Amidstthebustlingworldofprofessionalperformers, artistsandactors,thereexistsaguidinglight-CathySpaas, arenownedCoachforProfessionalMisfits,Published AuthorandPublicSpeakerspecializinginspotlightstress andempatheticleadershipwithintherealmofProfessional TrainingandCoaching.
Imaginetheglitzandglamouroftheentertainmentindustry, wheresuccessandfameareintertwinedwithimmense pressureandscrutiny.Cathyunderstandsthisworld intimately,havingbeenaformereliteinternational showjumperherself.Sheknowswhatit'sliketobeinthe spotlight,facingtheuniquechallengesthatcomewith ascendingtotheupperechelonsofahighly-demanding creativeprofession.
CathySpaasAcademy,foundedbyCathyherself,offersa groundbreakingmodalitycalled"Claim Your Shine,"
tailoredtosupporthighlysensitiveandintuitiveindividuals intheirpursuitofsuccesswithincreativeindustries.With herexpertguidance,Cathyhelpsherclientsnotonlyreach butsustainsuccessamidstthedemandingnatureoftheir careers.
Overtheyears,Cathyhascoachedhundredsofhighly sensitiveclients,enablingthemtomakeremarkable breakthroughsinboththeirpersonalandprofessionallives. Hercoachingjourneysarepersonalized,blendingproven techniques,toolsandexercisestoalignmindset,emotions andactions,resultingintransformativeoutcomesacross work,relationshipsandhealth.
With her unparalleled understanding of the industry's demands and her empathetic approach, Cathy is here to illuminate the path to greatness for the "misfits" of the professional world. Let's delve into the insights she provided!
At14yearsold,Iwasjumpingatinternationallevelasa horserider.Duetothepressurethatwasbeingputonme, mysurvivalbraintookoverandImessedupforthenext15 years.
age32,
Aftermonthsofbullying,Icrashed.Itbecamemypersonal turningpoint.Ire-schooledmyselftobecomea
professionalcoachandexpertforhighlysensitivepeople (HSP,empaths).
Aftercoachingfull-timeforfiveyears,Istartedworking withartistsandperformers.Thisledmetodiscovera widespreadproblemintoday’ssociety-Spotlight Stress ThesedaysIlovespeakingaboutempathicempowerment andbesidescoachingprofessionalmisfits,I’mwritinga self-helpbooktohelpyouclaimyourshine.Spotlight StressismyYouTubeshow;checkitoutandsendsome loveifyouappreciateit.
Whatchallengesdidyoufacealongtheway?
Puttingyourselfouttherecreatesawholerangeofbrain noise.Combinedwiththepressurewe’reallunder, spotlightstressisreal!
Twoyearsago,thebirthofmysecondchildthrewmefora loop.Istruggledfor1,5yearstorediscovermyselfentirely Itfeltlikeaneternity,butmyrebirthwasworththejourney.
Whatsignificantimpactdidyoubringtoyourindustry?
IshowpeoplethatHSP/empathsarebadass.Yes,wecanbe sensitiveandwehavetolearnhowtohandlethechallenges thatcomewiththedeeperprocessingofinformation,but thegiftsareactualsuperpowers.
Whenyoursensesaresensitiveandthebrain'sright hemisphereisstrongeractivated,youhaveatreasureof informationandinsightsthatotherscan’tevennotice.It means:
Ÿ Meticulouslyattentivetodetails.
Ÿ Intuitivelysensesothers'needs.
Ÿ Possessesaprofoundlevelofempathy.
Ÿ Visionaryinseeingthebiggerpicture.
Ÿ Demonstratescreativethinkingskills.
Ÿ Engagesinregularself-reflection.
Ÿ Exhibitsastrongsenseofresponsibility.
Youaremoreevolved.YoucancompareustotheX-men.I teachfellowempathshowtocopewiththechallengesand ownthe(super)powers.
TheCathySpaasAcademyisacommunityofprofessional misfitscommittedtoworkingonthemselvesandclaiming theirshine.
WithCathy’sClaimYourShinemodality,sheteachesyou howtobecomeanempoweredempath.Foundationpillars includeTakingAccountability,Badassmentality,Empathy, Integrity,andFunPersonality
Howdoesyourcompanypromoteworkforceflexibility andwhatisyourroleinit?
Mytribelovestogiveflexibilitytoothersbutdoesn’t alwaysknowhowtotakethatspaceforthemselves.Welive inaworldofconstantdemand,shiftingfromoneroleto anotherandsimultaneouslykeepingalltheballsintheair
Tellusaboutyourcompanyanditsfoundationpillar.Youcanhandleanythingwhenyouunderstandhowto createresilienceandmakeyourbrainworkforyouinstead ofagainstyou.Mycontributionisteachingempathic leadershowtoholdthespacefortheirteamstobeflexible andforthemselves.Theyareleadingbyexample.
Whatisyourtakeontechnology'simportanceandhow areyouleveragingit?
Workingwithclientsoverseasmadeusconnectinthe digitallandscape-fromspeakingtodoinginterviewsand providingcoaching.Besidessavingtraveltime(andcosts), thereislessoverstimulation.
Coachinghundredsofclientsonlinemademediscoverthat youcangettothecoresomuchfasterthiswaybecause therearefewerdistractions.Also,recordedsessionshelped themalot!It’sawin-win.
Whatwillbethenextsignificantchangeinyour industryandhowareyoupreparingforit?
Empathicleadersarethefuture.Thereisstillmuch dominanceintheworld,butyoucanseepeopleshifting fromegotocareandrisingbyliftingothers.Mostofusare lookingforcopingstrategiesinthisever-demanding society.Iteachempatheticleaderstoshineattheirbestand leadbyexample.
TheupcomingbookandnewseasonofSpotlightStressare guidelinestofindyoursuperpowersandbeinspirationalfor otherswhilestayingtruetoyourself.Risingbylifting yourself,soyoucanempowerotherstodothesame.
Whatareyourgoalsintheupcomingfuture?
Ÿ Booklaunchoftheself-helpbookSpotlightStressClaimyourShinewithBeverlyHillsPublishing
Ÿ Recordingandsharingseason3oftheYouTubeshow SpotlightStress.
Ÿ Engaginginpublicspeakingonempathic empowerment.
Ÿ Persistentlycoachingprofessionalmisfits/empaths.
Ÿ Dedicatedtobuildingasupportivecommunity
Whatadvicewouldyouliketogivethenextgeneration ofaspiringbusinessleaders?
Haveaclearfocus,yetgowiththeflowwhennecessary andtakeaccountability.Integrityispricelessandsois nurturingrelations.Thehumanassetisacompany’smost significantvalue.Asanempathicleader,youhavetheskills toretractthebestinothers.Showthemthepotentialyou seeinthemuntiltheyseeitthemselves.
Don’tdoubtyourself.Believeinyour(super)powers. You’vegotthis!Andwhenyoufeelthebenefitfromalikemindedsidekick,I’vegotyou.Reachoutforan inspirationaldiscoverysessionandwe’llfindoutwhatit takestoworktogetheronempathicempowerment.