Phuel’s Post

Five days off with my kids was everything I needed. Slow mornings without the rush of packing lunches or dashing out the door were pure bliss. We soaked up extra cuddles, shared laughs, and made space for so much fun. Not to mention the much-needed rest as I focus on growing our third little one—halfway there! Balancing motherhood and a career is no small feat. Some mothers work because they’re passionate about their careers, others out of necessity to provide for their families. Some stay home because of rising childcare costs, and others make the intentional choice to focus on raising their children full-time—a demanding and rewarding job in its own right. Every path is valid and comes with its own unique challenges and joys. Having both roles can feel overwhelming at times. How do we navigate these conversations at work? Is it okay to admit that I miss my kids while still loving my job? It takes intentionality. This course feels like a breath of fresh air. My hope is that as more organizations introduce it to their teams, it creates a safe space to have these honest, important conversations and to support women in all their choices.

So many deadly speakers at the First Nations Women in Leadership Summit here in Meanjin. Almost every speaker referenced all the different women who paved the way for them to step into leadership roles - we're in this together. I think my favourite advice from Prof Marcia Langton was simple: "leadership is simply being yourself - making decisions that are good for others - and doing the best that you can." If all leaders followed those simple rules I think we'd see more authenticity, transparency, powerful vulnerability, and true, deep listening.

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Thanks a lot for Dorothea Ringe and Karla Velarde sharing their reflection about the Women's Leadership Excellence program at ESMT Berlin this July. In the program feedback, we asked the participants what their top learnings from the program and what outcome they hope to achieve by applying the learnings, several themes stand out and I would like to share with you (and quoting the original reflections from the participants): 👉 hone in strength/value/purpose-based leadership: "Think about the WHY -the deep Motivation behind leadership." "Owning one's strengths." and here's my favorite reflection "Stay true to myself!!!" (and yes, she used three exclamation marks ❗ ❗ ❗ ) 👉 Importance of network(ing) and visibility: "Block time to systematically network." "Understand operational and strategic network and how to manage them." "Give me a higher chance or create the right environment that will help me go to my next step." 👉 Confidence and presence: "Being more confident and therefore conscious in professional life." "Feeling better with myself and my achievements." "Building a strong reputation in my industry and being perceived beyond my organization as an expert." 👉 continuous development and reflection: "Further development for me as a leader." "Block time for self-reflection." Though 3 days seem short, participants have taken a lot away. As mentioned by one of the participants: "The class model is unusual but surprisingly effective and thought-provoking. It’s amazing what you can learn in three days and the good part is they stick with you." Join us this December 8-10th in ESMT Berlin for the Women's Leadership Excellence program! For more details please click here: https://lnkd.in/ecUBqnP6 #womeninleadership #networking

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One key takeaway that truly resonated with me for today's session is the idea that "The role of a leader is to make other people powerful." It is a powerful reminder reaffirming that leadership is, at its core, an act of service. It's not about authority or titles, but about empowering others to reach their full potential and succeed together. What a way to start my 2024 Leadership Program for Women Supervisors and Regulators from the Indo-Pacific region journey. Looking forward to tomorrow's session! #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipMatters #Empowerment #LeadershipThroughService