What we can do to combat the challenges of being pushed to one side at work as we age. Opportunities for an ageing workforce.

My guest today is Karen Sands, leading gerofuturist and thought leader on the longevity economy and ageless ageing.

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Karen Sands – Leading GeroFuturist and thought leader on the Longevity Economy and Ageless Aging. An advocate for The New Story of Our Age, she is a “visionary with wrinkles” who empowers people to rock their Age. High-impact Certified Master & Mentor Coach for visionary world shakers, conscious entrepreneurs and change makers who are ready to shape the world and their role in it. A Trusted Advisor and expert authority on midlife, Boomers and women 40+ for go-getters who want to stay in sync with the people who keep them in business. #1 Amazon Best Selling Author, Firecracker Speaker and All-Around Game Changer.

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Mexico is where we are heading to today with Fernanda and Taci. Let’s fin dout about the women entrepreneurs there, their businesses and what they faced and the choices available and support offered to set them up.

Join us today hearing from ‘The Girls on the Road’ in their quest to support women entrepreneurs around the world. Fernanda and Taciana are visiting 24 countries interviewing women and researching the conditions, business ecosystems, challenges and advantages that exist in each country.

They also have a book and a documentary about their trip and discoveries already out.

The Girls on the Road interviewed these dynamic women entrepreneurs:

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How to support female talent. How risk and security choices differ between men and women. Communities and peer to peer interaction.

My guest today is JoAnn Hamilton, the founder of SecretBirds, an emerging market entrepreneurship community for women and girls.

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Jo-Ann Hamilton is the Founder of SecretBirds, an emerging market entrepreneurship community for women and girls. Her professional and academic experience spans North America, the Caribbean and Europe. Prior to founding SB, she worked in the construction and property industry for a decade. She’s also been a freelance writer and consultant to social enterprises.

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Today we are visiting Portugal with The Girls on the Road to hear about the environment for creating a business there and the challenges and advantages for their women entrepreneurs.

Join us today hearing from ‘The Girls on the Road’ in their quest to support women entrepreneurs around the world. Fernanda and Taciana are visiting 24 countries interviewing women and researching the conditions, business ecosystems, challenges and advantages that exist in each country.

They also have a book and a documentary about their trip and discoveries already out.

The Girls on the Road interviewed these dynamic women entrepreneurs:

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Assertive communication for effective leadership. The challenges faced by ambitious women and defining the level of leadership development to go to the top.

My guest today is Tulia Lopes, communication and women’s leadership expert and international speaker with a background in architecture and IT.

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Tulia Lopes believes communication is the key to develop and excel in any field in life. Her background in architecture gives her the skills to understand, connect and bring solutions to people’s needs. Her experience in leading positions in the IT environment, together with being an entrepreneur for over 15 years, motivated her to support women to have an assertive voice. In 2014 she founded the AWE Summit event to Give Voice to Women. Next September she will launch the Speak Up & Lead Academy, to foster Female Global Leaders. Tulia is the author of Leading in High Heels, and an international speaker.

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New Zealand is where Fernanda and Taci are visiting today. Discover the women entrepreneurs they meet and the opportunities for setting up a business there.

Join us today hearing from ‘The Girls on the Road’ in their quest to support women entrepreneurs around the world. Fernanda and Taciana are visiting 24 countries interviewing women and researching the conditions, business ecosystems, challenges and advantages that exist in each country.

They also have a book and a documentary about their trip and discoveries already out.

The Girls on the Road interviewed these dynamic women entrepreneurs:

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Self confidence and where it comes from and whether we can fake it. Comparisons with others and authenticity. Gaining perspective.

My guest today is Rachel Smets, author, TEDx speaker, lecturer and cross-cultural trainer specialising in helping people understand cultural nuances while boosting their confidence levels to achieve their goals.

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Rachel Smets is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, Lecturer International Business, and Cross-Cultural Trainer. She helps people understand cultural nuances and enjoy their new surroundings abroad, while boosting their confidence level to achieve their goals and dreams! Her bestseller ‘’Awaken your confidence’’ explains how you can build confidence step by step. Her newest book Living abroad Successfully: What, Where, When, How, is a complete and practical guide with everything you need to know when deciding to live abroad.

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China is the next exciting stop for Fernanda and Taci, meeting women entrepreneurs there and discovering the challenges, advantages and environment for starting a business.

Join us today hearing from ‘The Girls on the Road’ in their quest to support women entrepreneurs around the world. Fernanda and Taciana are visiting 24 countries interviewing women and researching the conditions, business ecosystems, challenges and advantages that exist in each country.

They also have a book and a documentary about their trip and discoveries already out.

The Girls on the Road interviewed these dynamic women entrepreneurs:

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What do CEOs look for in senior managers? How to establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality and women on boards and the advantages they bring.

My guest today is Luc Valaize, International CEO in the field of Renewables, Environment, Energy, Nuclear.

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Luc Valaize – International CEO – formerly Citelum (Renewables and Environment) in 14 countries including Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Mexico, Spain, USA, UK, France, Italy, Chile, India… A subsidiary of EDF Group. Previously CEO Tiru Group (Energy from Waste) A subsidiary of EDF Group, GDF Suez, Veolia. Visiting Professor at HEC Management Business School, Paris.

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Cuba is our visit today, with Fernanda and Taci discussing the challenges and creativity of women entrepreneurs and the businesses they are founding.

Join us today hearing from ‘The Girls on the Road’ in their quest to support women entrepreneurs around the world. Fernanda and Taciana are visiting 24 countries interviewing women and researching the conditions, business ecosystems, challenges and advantages that exist in each country.

They also have a book and a documentary about their trip and discoveries already out.

The Girls on the Road interviewed these dynamic women entrepreneurs:

Visit Fernanda and Taci, ‘The Girls on the Road’…