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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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NavigatingtheSeasofSuccessintheShippingSector

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.

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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!

SettingtheStandard

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

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I have created effective customer care strategies, whilst developing long-term relationships with customers, driving brand loyalty and increasing customer engagement.

ATrailblazerintheShippingSector

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

ChartingaPathofSuccess

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.

LeadingwithVisionandFosteringDiversity

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.

DrivingGrowthandInnovation

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.

EmpoweringGenderDiversity

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.

ACatalystforChange

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.

RecognizedforExcellence:Accolades

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.

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You can’t build meaningful and valuable relationships without the commitment to meet, discuss, share and work on common goals.

Theseaccoladesareatestamenttohercommitmentto fosteringaninclusiveanddiversemaritimeindustry.

LeadershipDefined

Ashleedescribesherleadershipstyleassituational, adaptingtotheneedsofindividualsandthemomentat hand.Withprovenmulticulturalexperience,change managementexpertiseandglobalinsights,Ashleeleads withauthenticity,integrityandeffectivecommunication. Hervisionforthefutureofleadershipisamoreinclusive one,wherediversityandinclusionarekeydriversof success.Sheemphasizestheimportanceofadapting leadershipstylesinahybridworkenvironmentwhilenot losingsightofthevalueofin-personinteractions.Ashlee believesinrecognizingtheneedsofpeople,customersand communitiesinallthatwedoandencouragesleadersto embracetheskillsnecessarytosuccessfullydeliverinthese areas.

TheFutureofLeadership

Ashleeenvisionsafutureofleadershipthatismore inclusiveandadaptable.Leadersshouldstrivetounderstand differentculturalandbehavioralcues,fosterrelationships andcreateasenseofbelonging.Effectivelisteningand understandingwillbecrucialskillsforleadersinthe comingdecade.

LessonsandPrinciplesforSuccess

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.

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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.

UnderstandingEmotionalIntelligence

Emotionalintelligencereferstothecapacitytorecognize, understand,manage,andutilizeemotionseffectivelyin oneselfandothers.Itencompassesarangeofskillsthat enableleaderstonavigateinterpersonalrelationships, empathizewiththeirteammembers,andmakesound decisionsbasedonemotionalandsocialawareness.

CoreComponentsofEmotionalIntelligence

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

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work,setambitiousgoals,andencouragetheirteam memberstostriveforexcellence.

ImpactonLeadership

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.

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AngelaSpangAngelaSpang

Illuminating the Path to Medical Innovation

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.

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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.
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The Stories of Excellence

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GradualRiseof Women Leaders in the DynamicBusinessArena

Inrecentdecades,therehasbeenanotableshiftinthe

landscapeofleadershipacrossvarioussectors,withan increasingnumberofwomenbreakingthroughthe glassceilingandassumingprominentrolesinbusiness, politics,academia,andbeyond.Whileleadershiphas traditionallybeenassociatedwithcertainmasculinetraits, theemergenceofwomeninleadershippositionshasshed lightontheuniquequalitiesandattributestheybringtothe table.Thisarticleexploresthedistinctqualitiesthatwomen oftenexhibitinleadershiproles,highlightingtheirpositive impactonorganizationaldynamicsandoutcomes.

EmpathyandEmotionalIntelligence

Oneofthestandoutqualitiesthatwomenoftenbringto leadershiprolesisaheightenedsenseofempathyand emotionalintelligence.Womentendtoexcelin understandingandnavigatingcomplexhumanemotions, fosteringamoreinclusiveandcompassionateleadership style.Thisabilitytoconnectonapersonallevelwithteam membersenhancestrust,communication,andoverallteam cohesion.Studieshaveshownthatleaderswithhigher emotionalintelligencecontributetoincreasedemployee satisfactionandproductivity.

CollaborativeApproach

Womenleadersfrequentlydemonstrateacollaborativeand cooperativeapproachtodecision-making.Theirinclination towardconsensus-buildingandactivelisteningensuresthat adiverserangeofperspectivesareconsidered,leadingto well-roundedandinnovativesolutions.Thisapproachcan promoteamoreinclusiveworkenvironmentwhereeach teammember'sinputisvalued,ultimatelydrivingcreativity andproblem-solving.

ResilienceandPerseverance

Inthefaceofchallengesandsetbacks,womenleadersoften displayremarkableresilienceandperseverance.

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Thesequalitiescaninspireandmotivatetheirteamsto navigateadversitywithdeterminationandapositive outlook.Women'sexperiencesofovercominggenderrelatedobstaclescancontributetoauniqueabilitytohandle difficultsituationsandprovidementorshiptoothersfacing similarchallenges.

AdaptiveCommunication

Effectivecommunicationisacornerstoneofsuccessful leadership,andwomentendtoexcelinthisarea.Women leadersoftenemployanuancedcommunicationstylethatis inclusive,approachable,andtailoredtotheneedsoftheir audience.Thisadaptabilityenablesthemtoconvey complexideasclearly,resolveconflicts,andfosterasense ofbelongingamongteammembers.

MultitaskingandTimeManagement

Balancingmultipleresponsibilitiesisaskillthatmany womenhavehoned,bothintheirpersonallivesandintheir careers.Thisproficiencyinmultitaskingandtime managementcantranslateintoeffectiveleadership.Women leadersoftendemonstratetheabilitytoprioritizetasks, delegateefficiently,andmaintainawell-organizedwork environment.

TransformationalLeadership

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.

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CathySpaas

Thriving in the Spotlight from Misfit to Superstar

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!

Brieflydescribeyourprofessionaljourneyupuntilnow.

At14yearsold,Iwasjumpingatinternationallevelasa horserider.Duetothepressurethatwasbeingputonme, mysurvivalbraintookoverandImessedupforthenext15 years.

At

age32,

Iendedupwithburnout.Iwasinchargeof Tourism,InformationandCommunicationformycity

Aftermonthsofbullying,Icrashed.Itbecamemypersonal turningpoint.Ire-schooledmyselftobecomea

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Claim your Shine and Own it!
Cathy Spaas Coach for professional misfits, Published author & public speaker on spotlight stress and empathec leadership
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Cathy Spaas Academy

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.
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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.

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