My dear talented ladies, thanks again for making first SETI event a success! The after work was fun and still helpful. Connecting and sharing experiences with women from different walks of life was truly empowering. After a playful icebreaker and…
Interview with Amina A. Malik
She is one of the initiators of the African Christmas Market in Vienna. She is very committed to the cause of the African diaspora and people of African descent at large. She is also a woman of conviction. Discover my…
Abisoye Ajayi, the game changer who teaches coding to girls from slums
Ever since she received the CNN heroes Award in 2018 Abisoye Ajayi has been abundantly praised in the Nigerian and international press for her commitment to empower underprivileged girls through computer coding. The Nigerian young lady has not only fought…
How to manage remote work based on your personality type
While many professionals say they’d prefer to work remotely, knowing how to leverage your strengths (whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between) is key. Yet, there may be ways that are more or less effective for you, based…
Embrace criticism for your own benefit
Feedback is crucial. That’s obvious: It improves performance, develops talent, aligns expectations, solves problems, guides promotion and pay, and boosts the bottom line. Yet in the workplace, many struggle to receive feedback from experienced executives, team managers to young professionals….
Interview with Cyndi Moyo
She is passionate about artificial intelligence and incredibly creative. Raised in the UK with family roots in Southern Africa, she moved to Vienna about 4 years ago. She is a strong advocate for women empowerment and mutual support. Meet Cyndi…
Rebounding from career setbacks
Brian was a rising star at his company. He advanced through several senior management roles and was soon tapped to head a business unit, reporting directly to the CEO. But after about two years in the job, despite his stellar…
Common mistakes people make when having a hard conversation at work
There are times when having a difficult conversation at work is necessary. Of course, difficult conversations can take many forms. It could be a discussion between two peers of equal level who disagree about how to move forward on a…
Edith Brou, the Queen of the Ivorian web
She is full of energy, overflowing with imagination and loves to act goofy… But don’t be mistaken, Edith Brou knows what she wants and everything she touches just turns to gold. With only 35 years old, the most famous geek…
Help, I hate networking!
We hear this all the time from executives, colleagues, friends. They tell us that networking makes them feel uncomfortable and phony—even dirty. Although some people have a natural passion for it—namely, the extroverts who love and thrive on social interaction—many…