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Welcome to The Fortune Leader’s special
feature, “The Most Inspiring Women Changing the Face of Business 2024.” In this issue, we celebrate the trailblazing women who are redefining industries and reshaping the future of leadership with their innova on, vision, and resilience. We are honored to feature Alice Veglio, Founder and CEO of Bright & Fit Fitness, on our cover. She is a renowned personal trainer, entrepreneur, and women empowerment advocate, both in Italy and interna onally. With a rich background in fashion and modeling, Alice transi oned into the fitness industry a er overcoming a serious spinal disease that shaped her mission to empower others. She launched her Bright & Fit Fitness Program in 2018, amassing over 30,000 members in its first year. Alice’s holis c approach combines fitness, health, and personal growth, with cer fica ons in personal training, nutri on, and wellness from top ins tu ons. Today, she is a soughta er mo va onal speaker, athlete, and best-selling author, recognized for her innova ve contribu ons to the global fitness industry.
We also shine a spotlight on Nermine Rubin, Founder and CEO of Water 4 Mercy, Inc., whose groundbreaking efforts in providing sustainable water solu ons are changing lives in communi es around the world.
These excep onal women embody what it means to defy conven on. They sha er barriers, upli the next genera on, and lead with purpose, leaving a profound impact not only in their industries but also across the global business landscape.
At The Fortune Leader, we are proud to celebrate these women and their outstanding contribu ons. Their paths, marked by relentless drive and passion, are a true reflec on of the power and poten al of women in business. We invite you to dive into their journeys and be inspired by the transforma ve change they are spearheading around the world.
Join us in celebra ng their success and the indelible mark they are leaving on the world.
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Story lice AVEGLIO The Most Inspiring Women Changing the Face of Business 2024 Thecurrentlandscapeofthefitnessindustryisvibrantandrapidlyevolving,influencedbyvarioustrends andconsumerbehaviours.Thefitnessandhealthindustryisdynamicandcontinuouslyadaptingto consumerdemands,technologicaladvancements,andsocietalshifts.Brandsprioritisingpersonalisation, community,andholisticapproacheswilllikelythriveinthislandscape. Thepopularityofonlinefitnessclasses hassurged,withplatformsofferingliveandon-demandsessions.Thistrendisdrivenbyconvenienceand flexibility.
AliceVeglioisconsideredoneofthemostprominentinternationalpersonaltrainersandwomenempowerment activistsinItalyandinternationally.Inaddition,shehaswalkeddownthecatwalkatthemostimportantfashion showsandposedallovertheworldforbrandsandphotographersinprestigiouslocationssuchasParis,Dubai, Rome,MaldivesandQatar.Herfaceisknownforhavingpresentedimportanteventsbroadcastednationwidein Italy,havingappearedinsomeofthemostfamousfashionweeksintheworldandinnumerousadvertising campaignsandmusicvideosincludingthatofTheKolorsandShadein2018.
TheladybehindBright&FitFitness
Fromanearlyage,Alicestartedtoposeforfashionbrandsforkidsandattheageof15shehadhermodeldebut inherfirstfashionshowforVogue.HerCValsoincludestheroleofpostergirlforJuventusandMotoGP,until 2014whenshehadaccesstotheMissItalyfinal,in2016wonsecondplaceatMissInternationalModel,in2017 againsecondatMissEuropeandinthesameyearAlicewonthetitleofMissEarthItaly.2017.
In2019AliceVeglioreached2ndplaceatMissMultiverseWorldFinalsinPuntaCana:thefirstbeauty, intelligence,fitnessandentrepreneurshipcompetitionintheworldfor21stcenturywomen.Veryfollowedonthe web,in2016shebeganacareerasabloggerandinfluencerboastingtodayover210,000followers.
Paralleltotheworldofentertainmentandworld-classmodelling,Alicehasachievedimportantsuccessesinher studies:DoubleItalian-Frenchgraduation,adegreeinHolistichealthsciences(topofherclass)andasecond degreeinEconomicsandBusinessManagement,CertificationinPersonalTrainer,NutritionSciencedegree (StanfordUniversity)andapprenticeshipsatprestigiousUnitedNationsoffices(FAO,WGEO)andDubai governmentoffice.
Theinceptionstory
In2018AlicelaunchedherFitnessProgramcountingover30.000membersinItalyandworldwidejustinthe firstyearalone.Aliceinhercontentnotonlyshareshigh-qualitycertifiedinformationaboutfitnessandhealth, butsheisalsofightinghardtoempowerasmanywomenaspossibletoreachtheirownpotential.Thismission takesitsrootsinAlice'schildhoodwhenshewasdiagnosedwithaseriousanddangerousspinaldisease.This ambitiousprojectcalled“Bright&Fit;FitFitnessProgram”strivestobringtoItalyaninnovativeconceptof digitalwellnessandwomenempowermentwiththefirst100%Italianfitnessprogramapplicationavailableon themajorstoresAppleandAndroid.
Alicetodayisademandedmotivationalspeakerinwomenempowermentevents,asuccessfulentrepreneurand fitnesscoachwellknownforinnovatingthefitnessfieldandaninternationalathletetakingpartininternational fitnessandrunningevents(15internationalpodiumsreachedinthelast8monthsonly).Alicealsolaunchedher firstbook“TheHeartandtheDiamond”lastmonthbecominganAmazonItalyBestsellerinlessthan24hours.
The Most Inspiring Women Changing the Face of Business 2024 Bright&FitFitnessprogramdescription AliceVeglio,bornonJuly6th1995inItaly,foundherself havingtoovercomeaserioushealthdiseasesincetheageof 13:thediagnosisofadangerousvertebralrotationthat wouldhaveforcedhertogiveupphysicalactivityforthe restofherlife.Alicehasbeenaballetdancersincetheage of3andthisdiagnosisledhertoloseallsecurityandhope inafreeandhappyfuture.Alicefoundherselfimmobilized withacastonherbackwhichmadeherunabletoeventie hershoesand,thankstothehelpofvalidprofessionals,she managedtoavoidundergoingadangerousoperation.Once theplasterwasremovedfromherback,Alice'smissionin lifebecametostudyinthebestinstitutionsandfindvalid toolstoregainherfreedomandbeabletomoveand eliminatethefearofimmobilityfromherlifeforever.Itis forthisreasonthatAlice,togetherwithanEconomicsand MarketingUniversitydegree,hasalsomanycertificationsin theworldofwellnessandhealth:diplomainholistic sciencesforhealth,specializationinnutritionsciencesat StanfordUniversity,diplomaofpersonaltrainer,yoga teacherdiploma,lifecoachandNLPpractitionerdiploma andspecializationinbioenergeticmanualtechniques.
TheFinalLines
“Mygreatestambitioninmyeverydaylifeistobeableto makeaconcretedifferenceandmakemyeffective contributiontothelifeofwomenregardlessoftheir physical,geographicalandsocialcondition.Mymaingoal istoallowpeopletolivebetter,reconsidertheirpotential andbecomeawarethatanythingispossibleinlife.This visioncharacterizeseveryinnovationandinitiativeinthe company.It'sforthatreasonthatinJune2021westartedan importantcharityprojectcalledBright&FitCaresthrough whichweofferconcretehelptowomenwithphysicalor socialdifficulties.Ourfirstinitiativewastosupport ANDOS,oneofthemostimportantbreastcancer preventionandtreatmentorganizationsinItaly,”concluded Alice.
ACHIEVEMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS Ÿ Cover Page - Success Knocks, March 2022
Ÿ Cover Page - Insight Success, March 2022
Ÿ Named one of “The 10 Most Inspiring Businesswomen to Follow in 2022” by Success Pitchers Magazine
Ÿ Recognized as one of “World’s 10 Visionary Leaders to Follow in 2022” by World’s Leaders Magazine
Ÿ Featured in “Top 10 World’s Visionary Leaders of 2022” and “Top 10 Inspiring Women” by Success Pitchers Magazine
Ÿ Outstanding Leadership Award, Health 2.0 Conference, Dubai - December 2022
Ÿ Cover Page - Women Fitness, January 2023Named one of “The Top 10 Promising Businesswomen to Watch in 2023” by CIO GLOBAL
Ÿ Recognized as one of the “Top Women in Power: Driving Change and Innova on in Business” by CIO MEDIA, 2023
Ÿ Named one of “The Top Influen al Women in Fitness” by CIO GLOBAL, 2023
Ÿ Visionaries Award, Health 2.0 Conference, Las VegasMarch 2024
Ÿ Named one of “The Top 5 Influen al Women Leaders of 2024” by Luminary Times Magazine
Ÿ Named one of the “Top Transforma onal Women in Healthcare” by ELITEX, 2024
Ÿ Recognized as one of the "World's Most Influen al Leaders Inspiring the Business World" by World's Leaders Magazine, 2024
Ÿ Named one of the “Top 30 Fastest Growing Companies of 2024” by SME Business Review
Rubin Nermine Providing Water, Food, and HOPE to Remote African villages NermineRubinstandsoutasoneofthemost inspiringwomeninthebusinessworld. Her leadershipjourneyisdeeplyrootedinherpersonal experiences.ImmigratedfromEgyptwithherfamilywas transformative,asshewitnessedherparents'resilienceand sacrifices.Thisinstilledinheradesiretogivebackand contributetoagreatercause.FoundingWater4Mercy allowedhertochannelthatpassionintoactionby addressingwaterscarcityandagriculturalchallengesin Africa.Herinspirationcomesfromacommitmentto"repair theworld,"andeveryprojectshetakesonisanopportunity toempowercommunitiestobecomeself-sufficient.
Water4Mercy,anonprofitorganization,isdedicatedto providingsustainablewaterandagriculturalsolutionsin Africa.Theorganizationoperateswithinthehumanitarian anddevelopmentsectors,focusingonfoodsecurity, renewableenergy,andeducation.
“Our mission is to empower underserved communities with the tools and skills to thrive.”
Essentialqualitiesforaleader
Nerminebelievesempathy,integrity,andperseveranceare crucialforaleadertoday.“Empathyallowsyouto understandtheneedsofthoseyouleadandserve,while
integritybuildstrustandcredibility.Perseveranceisvital becauseleadershipisfullofchallenges,andstayingthe courseisessentialtomakingalastingimpact.Forme, leadershipisaboutservingothersandbeingadaptableinan ever-changingworld,”addedNermine,Founder,CEO, Water4Mercy.
Overcomingthechallenges
OneofthemostsignificantchallengesNerminefacedwas ensuringthesustainabilityoftheprojectsinremote underservedcommunities.“It’snotenoughtoprovide water;youhavetoensurethatthesystemsaremaintained andthatthelocalpopulationisempoweredtomanagethem. Weovercamethisbyintegratingeducationandcommunity engagementintoeveryproject,ensuringthatlocalswere trainedintheoperationandmaintenanceoftheirwater systemsandagriculturalmethods.Thisapproachhasbeen criticaltooursuccessandlong-termimpact,”added Nermine.
InnovationChangesthefaceoftheorganization
Water4Mercyhasintroducedinnovativesolutionslike solar-poweredwellsanddripirrigationsystems, transformingentirecommunitiesbyprovidingsustainable
accesstowaterandimprovingfoodsecurity The organizationhasalsoestablishedAgriculturalInnovation andTechnologyCenters(AITEC)toequipstudentsand farmerswithadvancedskills,blendingmoderntechnology withtraditionalfarmingpractices.Byfocusingonlongtermsustainability,Water4Mercyensurethattheprojects createlastingchange.
Advicetotheaspiringleadersandentrepreneurs
“Staycuriousandbewillingtotakerisks.Innovationoften comesfromexploringnewideasandembracingchange.Do notbeafraidtochallengetraditionalmethodsandpush boundaries.Surroundyourselfwithastrongteamandlisten todifferentperspectives,ascollaborationcanspark groundbreakingideas.Lastly,neverlosesightofyour purposeyourpassioniswhatdrivesinnovation.”
Stepstoempowerwomenleaders Thebusinessworldneedstofostermoreinclusive environmentswherewomenareencouragedtotakeon leadershiproles.Thisincludesofferingmentorship,equal opportunitiesforadvancement,andrecognitionofwomen’s contributions.Companiesshouldalsoprioritizeflexibility, asmanywomenbalanceprofessionalresponsibilitieswith familylife.Empoweringwomeninleadershiprolesisnot
justamoralimperativeit’sessentialforbusinesssuccess andinnovation.
Changestosupportwomenleaders
Businessesneedtocreatemorespacesforwomenin leadershipthroughmentorship,equalpay,andleadership developmentprograms.Policiesthatsupportwork-life balanceareessential,asmanywomenjugglemultipleroles. It'salsoimportantforbusinessestorecognizeandpromote women'sachievements,offeringthemthesame opportunitiesforadvancementastheirmalecounterparts. Whenwomenthrive,sodobusinesses.
Myrolemodel “Myparentshavebeenmygreatestmentors.Theircourage andperseveranceduringourimmigrationjourneyinspired metopursuemydreamswithresilienceandfaith.Their sacrificestaughtmetheimportanceofhardworkandgiving backtoothers.Professionally,I'vealsobeeninspiredby leaderslikeMotherTeresa,whosecompassionand commitmenttohumanityhaveshapedmyapproachto servantleadership,”elaboratedNermine.
Futureroadmap
Lookingforward,Water4Mercyaimstoexpandourreach acrossAfrica,withnewprojectsinUgandaandSouth Africa.Theorganizationisalsofocusedonscalingupthe AgriculturalInnovationandTechnologyCenterstoequip morestudentsandcommunitieswiththeskillsnecessaryfor long-termsuccess.TheNGOalsoplanstocontinue fosteringpartnershipswithorganizationsdedicatedto renewableenergy,sustainabledevelopment,and agriculturalinnovation,ensuringthattheorganization remainsattheforefrontofimpactful,life-changing solutions.
Wordsofwisdom “Ihopetoleavealegacythatencourageswomentostep intoleadershiproleswithconfidenceandpurpose.Iwantto showthatwomencanexcelinanyfield,includingsectors likesustainabilityanddevelopment.Myhopeisthatfuture generationswillseethatthroughdedicationandvision,they toocanmakeaprofoundimpactontheworld,whetherthey areleadinganonprofit,abusiness,oranyotherventure,” concludedNermine.
HOW TECHNOLOGY IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE FITNESS INDUSTRY FROMVIRTUALWORKOUTSTOSMARTEQUIPMENT Thefitnessindustryisundergoing seismicupheavalasaresultof technologicaladvancementsthatare changingthewayweapproachexercise, training,andgeneralwellness.Virtual exercisesandsmartequipmentareamong theinnovationsthathavemadefitnessmore accessible,entertaining,andpersonalised.
VirtualWorkouts Oneofthemostsignificantimprovements hasbeentheproliferationofvirtualtraining. Individualscanparticipateinliveorondemandlessonsfromhomeoranywhere usingplatformssuchasPeloton,Nike TrainingClub,andnumerousstreaming services.Thiseaseremovesbarrierssuchas traveltimeandgymapprehension,allowing consumerstoaccessavarietyofworkouts fromyogatohigh-intensityintervaltraining (HIIT)attheirleisure.Theglobalepidemic hasexacerbatedthistendency,prompting manypeopletorealisethebenefitsof exercisinginapleasantsetting.
WearableTechnology Wearablefitnesstechnologyhasalsogained popularity,withsmartwatchesandfitness trackersbecomingubiquitous.Thesedevices
trackcrucialvariablesincludingheartrate,steps taken,andcaloriesburned,deliveringreal-time datathatallowsuserstooptimisetheirtraining routines.Manywearablesnowincludeadvanced featuressuchassleeptrackingandstress monitoring,whichsupportacomprehensive approachtohealth.Appsthatconnectwiththese devicesimprovetheoveralluserexperienceby allowingforthoroughprogresstrackingand personalisedinsights.
SmartEquipment Smartexerciseequipmentistransforming traditionalroutines.MachinesequippedwithAI andIoTcapabilitiesmodifyresistancelevels basedonuserperformance,providing personalisedtrainingexperiences.Productssuch astheMirrorandTonalofferinteractiveworkouts withrapidfeedbackandincentives,similarto havingapersonaltrainerathome.Thislevelof personalisationkeepsconsumersengagedand accountable.
CommunityandSocialConnectivity Technologyisalsocreatingasenseof camaraderieamongexercisefanatics.Social mediaplatformsandfitnessapplications encourageuserstointeract,shareprogress,and takepartinchallenges,fosteringanenvironment ofaccountabilityandsupport.Virtualgroup workoutsandonlinefitnesschallengesreinforce thissensationofbelonging.
Conclusion Astechnologyadvances,thefitnessindustryis expectedtoseemoreinnovativesolutionsthat improveuserexperienceandengagement.The fitnessrevolutionismakingexercisemore accessibleandeffective,withvirtualregimens andsmartequipment.Whetheryou'rean experiencedathleteorjustgettingstarted, technologyispavingthepathforahealthier, moreconnectedfutureinexercise.
VILIKE: REVOLUTIONIZING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AmidstmystudiesattheesteemedSportInstituteof
Finland,acaptivatingjourneyunfolded-a journeythatwouldsowtheseedsofVilike's inception.EngagedinconductingtheAPMInventory-a methoddevisedtoassessmotorandperceptualskillsin childrenaged3-6-Ifoundmyselfdeeplyintriguedbythe intricaciesofearlychildhooddevelopment.
Asadevotedmotherandasemi-professionalfootball player,theevolutionofmotorandperceptualskillsin youngchildrenheldaprofoundfascinationforme. However,amidstthemeticulousdatacollectionusing penandpaper,apivotalmomentoffrustration ensued-thelossofessentialassessmentpapers.Itwasa momentthatsparkedarevelation,ignitingthesparkof innovation.
SimultaneouslypursuingstudiesinInformationand CommunicationsTechnology(ICT)atHaaga-Helia UniversityofAppliedSciences,Ifoundmyselfatthe nexusofopportunityandingenuity.Inspiredbythe potentialoftechnologytorevolutionizetraditional paradigmsinearlychildhoodeducation,Iventuredinto discussionsatouruniversity'sstartupincubator
Itwaswithinthisdynamicenvironmentthattheseedsof Vilikeweresown-avisiontoharnesstechnologyforthe advancementofchildhooddevelopment.Thus,fromthe convergenceofpassionandinnovationemergedVilike-a testamenttothepowerofperseveranceandthe boundlesspossibilitiesofmergingtechnologywith education.
Asweembarkonthistransformativejourney,Vilike standspoisedtoredefinethefutureofchildhood development,onetechnologicalinnovationatatime.
NavigatingtheChallenges:Vilike'sJourney ofResilience IntheearlydaysofVilike,theroadtoinnovationwas fraughtwithchallenges,yeteachobstaclebecamea steppingstonetowardsprogress.Securingadequate fundingwasaformidablehurdle,butwiththesupportof theFinnishInventionFoundationandthefortuitous hiringofadevelopmentcompany,weforgedahead.As fatewouldhaveit,myfinalthesisandworkplacement ledmetocollaboratewiththesamecompany,resulting inthedevelopmentofVilike'sinauguraldigitalversion oftheAPMInventoryin2014.
Transitioningintotheroleofasoloentrepreneurafter graduationpresenteditsownsetofchallenges.Despite myearnesteffortstointroduceVilike'sdigitalsolutionto daycares,theconceptwasmetwithlimited understanding.However,aserendipitousencounterwith RiikkaLuotofromtheUKKInstitutein2015breathed newlifeintoourvision.CollaboratingonMotorSkill Masterevents,wesuccessfullycollecteddatafromover 200childrenusingVilike'sdigitalsolution.
Yet,amidstourtriumphs,adversitystruckoncemore whenanintegermistakeinthebackendrenderedour collecteddataunusableforscientificresearch.Itwasa devastatingsetbackthatledtoaperiodofburnout. However,withresilienceanddetermination,we regroupedandembarkedonajourneyofredemption. JoiningtheBoostStartupJourneyaccelerator,wefound renewedinspirationincollaboratingwithHaaga-Helia studentsanddigitalartistJenniNadin.
TheculminationofoureffortsmaterializedinVili's Playbook:ActiveAdventure-atestamenttoour perseveranceandcommitmenttoinnovation.In2018,at theJunctionHackathon,weforgedapivotalpartnership withcomputervisionspecialistSarthakTripathi,enabling ViliketointegrateAItechnologyintoourassessments. RecognizedasthemostpromisingstartupattheHYPE sportstechacceleratorin2020,Vilikehasemergedfroma decadeofdevelopmentwithasolidfoundingteamanda brightfutureahead.
Asweprepareforourre-launch,weremainguidedby ourunwaveringdedicationtoourmissionandbolstered bytheinvaluablesupportofourpeers.Thejourney aheadmaybefraughtwithchallenges,butwithaholistic approachandaresilientspirit,Vilikeispoisedto redefinethelandscapeofchildhooddevelopmentfor generationstocome.
FosteringCuriosity,IgnitingGrowth: Vilike'sMissionandVision
AtthecoreofVilike'sethosliesacommitmentto harnessingthetransformativepoweroftechnologyto enhancechildhooddevelopment.Ourmissionisrooted inthebeliefthattechnologyshouldserveasacatalyst forgrowth,ignitingcuriosityandfosteringholistic well-being.
Inaworldinundatedwithdigitaldistractions,Vilike envisionsafuturewheretechnologybecomesa facilitatorofmovementandlearning,ratherthana passiveobserver.Rejectingthenotionofexcessive screentimeandlinearuserexperiences,wearededicated toleveragingthepowerofAIto create immersive
solutionsthatinspirechildrentoexplore,discover,and move.
Centraltoourvisionistherecognitionthatthejourney ofchildhooddevelopmentisnotconfinedtoasingle moment,butratheralifelongprocess.Withthisinmind, Vilikeassumesfullresponsibilityfortheentireproduct lifecycle,ensuringthatourdigitalofferingsnotonly entertainbutalsonurturethegrowthofyoungminds.
Asweembarkonthisjourneyofinnovation,Vilike remainssteadfastinourcommitmenttoempowering childrentothriveinthedigitalworld,fostering happiness,health,andholisticdevelopmentalongthe way
EmpoweringPlay,InspiringGrowth: Vilike'sServices
Vilikeisproudtoofferarangeofinnovativeservices designedtoenhancechildhooddevelopmentand empowereducators.Ourflagshipproduct,Vili's Playbook:ActiveAdventure,isagroundbreakingdigital experiencethatseamlesslyblendsphysicalmovement withmotorskillsassessmentandanalysis.Through interactivegameplay,childrenareinspiredtoexplore andengageinactivelearning,whileourcutting-edge technologyprovidesvaluableinsightsintotheir developmentalprogress.
Inadditiontoourpioneeringproductofferings,Vilikeis committedtofosteringcollaborationandinnovation withintheeducationcommunity Wewillsoonlauncha digitalcommunityplatformwhereeducatorscan connect,shareideas,anddevelopsimilarsolutions tailoredtotheiruniqueprofessionalneeds.Byproviding aplatformforcollaborationandknowledgeexchange, Vilikeaimstoempowereducatorstocreateimpactful learningexperiencesforchildrenandyouthacross diversesettings.
Withafocusonharnessingtechnologytoinspiregrowth andfacilitatelifelonglearning,Vilikeispoisedto revolutionizethelandscapeofchildhoodeducation.Join usonourjourneyasweempowerthenextgenerationto thriveinadigitalworldfilledwithendlesspossibilities.
RedefiningChildhoodDevelopment: Vilike'sUniqueApproach
Vilikesetsitselfapartbyprioritizingchildren'snatural growthoverentertainment.Ourinteractivegames engage,educate,andpromoteholisticdevelopment. Unlikecompetitors,wetailorexperiencestodiverse learningstyles,ensuringeverychildthrives.Vilikealso championsresponsibletechnologyuse,inspiring movementalongsidedigitalexploration.Joinusin reshapingchildhoodeducationforabrighterfuture.
ConnectingwithVilike'sClientele: EmpoweringPartnerships
Vilike'sclientelespansfromrenownedinstitutionslike theUKKInstitutetoforward-thinkingdaycares.Aswe preparetolaunchVili'sPlaybookviavilike.fi,we're eagertoforgeco-creationpartnershipswithschoolsand academia.Ourfocusisnotjustontransactionsbuton collaborativerelationships,wheretogether,wetailor solutionstomeetuniqueeducationalneeds.
ThroughearlyaccesstoVili'sPlaybook,stakeholders canexperiencefirsthandthetransformativepotentialof Vilike'sofferings.Ourgoalistoempowereducatorsand caregivers,fosteringholisticgrowthandinnovationin childhoodeducation.Joinusasweshapethefutureof learning,onepartnershipatatime.
Vilike'sCollaborativeWorkCulture: EmpoweringInnovation
AtVilike,collaborationisattheheartofeverythingwe do.Withacommitmenttoholacracy,everyteam member'sinputisvaluedequally,fosteringan environmentwhereinnovativeideasthrive. Transparencyandopencommunicationarekey,ensuring everyoneisinformedandempoweredtocontribute meaningfully.
Wecelebratediversityofthought,encouragingallteam memberstosharetheirinsightsfreely Thisinclusive cultureextendstoourpartnerships,wherewecollaborate withlike-mindedindividualsandorganizationstodrive positivechangeinchildhoodeducation.
Ourworkcultureisdefinedbyaspiritofopenness, respect,andsharedpurpose.Together,we'rereshaping thefutureofchildhooddevelopmentthroughtechnology andeducation,onecollaborativeeffortatatime.Joinus asweempowerchildrentolearn,grow,andthrive.
ClientTestimonial:Vili'sPlaybookinAction
SaaraViteliofBoutiqueFunLearningKindergarten Metsäpirtti,Finland,praisesVili'sPlaybookforits simplicityandeffectivenessinevaluatingphysical activity.Childrenthoroughlyenjoytheengaging storylinewhiletheirphysicalskillsareseamlessly documentedandevaluated.Saaracommendsthe product'seaseofuse,highlightingthequickpreparation foreducatorsandtheaddedcharmofPandaplushtoys enhancingoutdooractivities.Inspiredbytheir experience,Saaraexpressesinterestinfurtherdigital documentationanddatabasecreationfor outdoor-focusedkindergartengroups.She enthusiasticallyrecommendsVili'sPlaybooktoother earlyeducatorsandprimaryeducationsetups,affirming itsvalueinpromotingactivelearningexperiences.
The Most Inspiring Women Changing the Face of Business 2024 Tanja Schje erup A Visionary Leader Changing the Face of Online Education TanjaSchjellerup,CEOatSkolenOnline,beganher educationalleadershipjourneywithadesireto makelearningmoreaccessibleandimpactfulfor all.Tanjahasalwaysbelievededucationisakeydriverof changeandinnovation.Herworkinprojectmanagement andbusinessdevelopmentandinvolvementwithplatforms likeSkolenOnlinehaveallowedhertocombineherpassion foreducationwithherskillsinstrategy.Thishasinspired Tanjatoleadinitiativesthatrethinkhoweducationcanbe delivered,especiallyinadigitalagewhereflexibilityand accessareparamount.
Qualitiesofaleader “Intheeducationalfield,aleadermustbevisionary, empathetic,andadaptable.Visioniscrucialfordriving innovationandanticipatingthefutureneedsoflearners. Empathyhelpsinunderstandingthediversechallenges studentsandeducatorsface,especiallyastheworldshifts moretowarddigitallearningenvironments,”addedTanja.
Leadersmusthaveaforward-thinkingmindset,notonly anticipatingtheneedsofeducationtodayortomorrowbut alsoforthelongterm.Thisallowsthemtoimplement adaptabilityeffectively Adaptabilityiskeytonavigating therapidtechnologicaladvancementsthataretransforming education,fromhowitdesignscurriculatoengagelearners.
AboutSkolenOnline SkolenOnlineisaninnovativeplatformthatoperatesinthe educationaltechnologysector.SkolenOnlinefunctions bothasaPlatformasaService(PaaS)andSoftwareasa Service(SaaS),providingtoolsforbotheducatorsand
studentstoenhancethelearningexperience.Theplatform focusesonmakingeducationaccessiblethrough technology,particularlyforK12studentsanduptilltheage of24.
“AtSkolenOnline,weserveadiversecommunityof students,rangingfromthosewhoexperiencechallengesin traditionalclassroomsettingstointernationallearnersand homeschoolers.Ourfocusisonprovidingflexible,tailored learningopportunitiesthroughonlineclasses,ensuringthat eachstudentcanlearnattheirownpaceandinan environmentthatfostersbothacademicsuccessand personalwell-being.Weofferlive,interactiveclassesas wellasself-studyoptions,givingstudentsaccesstohighqualityeducationregardlessoftheirlocationorindividual needs,”addsTanja.
Anunforgettablelegacy Tanjahopestoleavealegacythatgoesbeyondjustbeinga femaleleaderineducationandentrepreneurship.Tanja's messagetofuturegenerationsisthatsuccessstemsfrom dedication,vision,andthecouragetopursueinnovationnot gender.Shewantstoinspireotherstoseethemselvesas entrepreneursfirst,drivenbytheirloveforwhattheydo, ratherthanlettinggenderdefinetheirpath.“Ultimately,I believethattrueprogresswillcomewhenwemovethe conversationfromgendertopassion,innovation,and creatingmeaningfulimpactinthefieldswearecommitted to,”addsTanja.
Beatingtheodds
OneofthehardestchallengesTanjafacedasaleaderwas
thefirsttimeshehadtofiresomeoneshehadpersonally hired.TanjasaysIt’sanincrediblytoughpositiontobein, especiallywhenyou'veinvestedtimeandenergyinto buildingthatrelationship.
However,sherealizedthatbeingaleadersometimes requiresmakingdifficultdecisionsforthegreatergoodof theteamandthebusiness.Itwasamomentwhereshehad tolearnto“ownit,moveon”acceptresponsibility,make thedecisionwithconfidence,andkeepmovingforward. Thatexperiencetaughthertheimportanceofbalancing empathywithdecisiveness,andhavecarriedthatlesson withhereversince.
Leveragingtechnology WithSkolenOnline,Tanjahasfocusedonusingtechnology tosolvereal-worldeducationalchallenges.Oneofthekey innovationshasbeenmakinglearningplatformsmore flexibleandcustomizableforbothstudentsandeducators. Herrolehasinvolveddrivingtheuseoftoolsthatallow educatorstoeasilyintegratetheircurriculaintodigital platformswhileensuringthatstudentshaveaccesstohighquality,interactivelearningexperiences.
Thegapthebusinessworldmustbridge
Thebusinessworldmustevolvebeyondtheideaofsimply “supportingwomen”asaseparateinitiativeandstart integratingwomenintoleadershipasanaturaland necessarypartofbusinessgrowth.First,businessesshould focusoncreatingequalopportunitiesforallentrepreneurs andleaders,regardlessofgender.Thiscanbeachievedby buildinginclusivementorshipnetworks,ensuringaccessto capitalforfemaleentrepreneurs,andimplementingpolicies thatsupportwork-lifebalanceforallleaders,notjust women.
Moreover,it’simportanttobreakawayfromthenotionthat womenneedto“fit”intomale-dominatedenvironments. Instead,businessesshouldfosteraculturethatvalues diverseleadershipstylesandcreatesenvironmentswhere innovationthrives,nomatterwhoisatthehelm.Lastly, representationmatters.Ensuringthatwomenarevisiblein allleadershipareas,fromboardstoexecutiveroles,will inspirethenextgenerationofentrepreneurstopursuetheir passionswithoutlimitationsbasedongender.
Advisetotheaspiringwomenleaders “Ifyouwanttomakearealandsignificantchange,thefirst andmostimportantstepistohavepassionforwhatyoudo. Passionfuelspersistenceandcreativity,whichareessential whenfacingchallengesorpushingboundariesinyourfield. Withoutgenuinepassionandcommitment,it'sdifficultto staycommittedwhentheroadgetstoughorwhenyouneed tonavigateunchartedterritory.Leaderswhotrulycare abouttheirworkinspireotherstojointhem,creating momentumforchange.”
Futureroadmap Tanjasays,“Lookingahead,myroadmapisfocusedon furtherexpandingSkolenOnlineintoaglobaleducational platformthatservesawiderangeofstudents,fromthose whothriveinnon-traditionallearningenvironmentsto thoseneedingmorepersonalisedpathstosuccess.I envisiongrowingourofferings,incorporatingmore languagesandcurriculatosupportlearnersworldwide.”
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The internet revolution has altered the fitness
environment, posing both difficulties and opportunitiesforfitnessteachers.Asmoreclients seekonlinesolutions,coachesmustadjusttheirtechniques to flourish in this competitive climate. Here are some essential advice and techniques for fitness coaches to succeedinthedigitalera.
Ÿ EmbraceTechnology
To remain relevant, fitness coaches must embrace technology Thisincludesemployingapplicationstotrack workouts, video conferencing tools for virtual sessions, and platforms to create and share fitness regimens Familiarising oneself with these tools not only improves theclientexperiencebutalsosimplifiesyourworkflow.
Ÿ BuildaStrongOnlinePresence
Establishingastronginternetpresenceiscritical.Createa professional website that highlights your services, qualifications, and success stories. Engage with potential clients on social media by offering useful material like fitnesssuggestions,dietaryadvice,andclienttestimonials. Regularly sharing fascinating material might help you establishacommunityandattractnewcustomers.
Ÿ OfferVirtualTrainingOptions
With the increased need for remote fitness solutions, providingvirtualtrainingsessionsmighthelpyouexpand your customer base. Live classes or one-on-one sessions
can be conducted via platforms such as Zoom or specialised exercise apps. Consider providing prerecorded workouts for clients to access at their leisure, adaptingtovaryingschedulesandtastes.
Ÿ PersonalizeClientExperiences
Personalisationisessentialinadigitalcontext.Usefitness testing data and regular check-ins to create regimens that aretailoredtoeachclient'sspecificneeds.Toolslikefitness trackers can provide vital information regarding client development,allowingyoutomodifyprogramsandkeep clientsmotivated.
Ÿ FosterCommunityEngagement
Creatingasenseofcommunitycangreatlyimproveclient retention. Encourage client interaction by forming social media groups or forums. Organise virtual challenges or group exercises to build camaraderie and motivation, allowing customers to feel connected even when exercisingaway
Ÿ ContinueLearningandAdapting
Thefitnesssectorisalwaysgrowing,soongoingeducation iscrucial.Stayinformedonindustrychanges,newtraining methods, and nutritional science. Participate in online classes or webinars to improve your skills and expertise, whichwillhelpyourclientsanddifferentiateyoufromthe competition.
Ÿ CollectandShowcaseTestimonials
Client testimonials are highly effective marketing tools. Encouragesatisfiedcustomerstoleavewrittenevaluations or video testimonials. Highlighting success stories can increase trust and attract new clients looking for similar results.
Conclusion
To adapt to the digital world, fitness coaches must be proactive and imaginative. Coaches may survive and prosper in this new terrain by embracing technology, personalising client experiences, and cultivating community Asthefitnessindustryevolves,thosewhouse digital tools efficiently will stand out and develop longtermrelationshipswiththeirclientele.
