Getting to the Top!

Marsha Lewis is a phenomenon who is at the heart of leadership development in the Caribbean. If there’s a major brand in the region she’s supported them in their talent development or executive recruitment. As much as that provides a great span of control it’s a huge responsibility. Their work can help us as leaders understand how we develop ourselves for leadership hone our skills on a regular basis and get more diversity at the helm of organizations. Marsha’s fierce wholehearted passion allows her to lead her organization without apologies while realizing the role that she plays in the development of our region.

She joins us on “Getting to the Top!” to advocate for self-love, continuous learning, and constant introspection as critical tenets in the journey of authentic leadership.

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Carina Cockburn is an Economic Development professional and Change Leader with over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Her core competencies include Strategic Planning, Change Management, and Project Portfolio Management.

For over 10 years, Carina has served in a variety of positions at the Inter-American Development Bank and was appointed Country Representative for Trinidad and Tobago in April 2021.

Her extensive work across the Caribbean region as a project manager and consultant; has given her the experience and wisdom that have led her to become the transformational leader she is today.

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Georgina Terry is a qualified accountant, project management professional, and coach with over 20 years of experience; a local and international inspirational speaker, and author of the bestselling book ‘The Amazing Race to Entrepreneurial Freedom’.

Georgina has delivered successful change programs and workshops that developed people and organizations to achieve outstanding business results.

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Andrea Davis, is the Country Manager of DHL Express Trinidad and Tobago Ltd; the Founder and Director of Anai Business Solutions Ltd, a business consulting, credit, and debt management company, and an avid sports fan who has represented Trinidad and Tobago on the world stage as a professional volleyball athlete.

With 18 plus years in the field of sales, marketing, business, and entrepreneurial development, Andrea has developed a sound base for understanding the organisation from a systemic perspective with focus on innovative, creative, effective, and sustainable interventions.

Dale Nirvani Pfeifer, named New Zealand Woman of the Year (community category) in 2016, as well as "40 Under 40 business leader" by the Washington Business Journal, she is passionate about sustainability and social impact efforts that drive a strong return on investment for companies.

Dale is the founder and CEO of Goodworld, an award-winning Social Impact Platform used by hundreds of inspirational brands including Mastercard, Citi and Lyft, and named a World Changing Idea and one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company magazine as well as one of the top 25 veteran-founded companies by Forbes.

Tune in “Getting to the Top!” to find out how this transformational leader is changing the world by following her heart.

Recognized as a top economist and advisor on the Caribbean, Marla Dukharan has led discussions and published reports on the Caribbean implications of COVID-19, BREXIT, and changing US and Chinese policies, among other geopolitical developments.

Marla has become a highly sought-after keynote speaker internationally on Caribbean issues, and she regularly advises private sector executives and multinationals to support their strategic decisions in the region.

Join me on “Getting to the Top!” to learn how this extraordinary leader turned her vocation into success and international recognition.

Stacy Adams is a multi-skilled executive professional with over 25 years of experience in leading and motivating teams in diverse, multi-cultural environments across the Caribbean’s leading business hubs.

Currently Vice President Investor Services at InvesTT, Trinidad & Tobago’s national investment promotion agency; where she is respected for her ability to conceptualize and implement strategic projects, lead by example, and passion for the Caribbean, its people and culture.

She is a classically trained lyric soprano and a two-time Trinidad and Tobago Music Festival Champion. She has sung leading roles in many productions regionally, across North America and Europe.

Join me on “Getting to the Top! to learn how the fearless and multitalented Stacy Adams built her path to success.

Allison Demas is the CEO of Media InSite; a former Attorney-at-Law turned Entrepreneur, with over fifteen years of experience in monitoring media content, including pioneering the digital tracking of music on radio.

She is the immediate past Chair of the NOVA Committee of the Trinidad & Tobago, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and a former Chairman of the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago where she contributed with her fresh perspective in a male-dominated industry.

Jean Oelwang is the founding CEO and President of Virgin Unite. Over the last 17 years, she has worked with partners to lead the incubation and start-up of several global initiatives, including: The Elders, The B Team, The Carbon War Room (successfully merged with the RMI), The Africa Donor Collective, Ocean Unite (now ORRAA), The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator, and 100% Human at Work. Jean also served as a Partner in the Virgin Group leading their people strategy.

Jean spent 17 years living and working on six continents to start and help lead mobile phone companies, where she started building the path to become the exceptional leader and philanthropist she is today.

She is the author of Partnering and co-founded Plus Wonder to spark more meaningful deep connections and collaborations in the world.

She is sharing a bit of her wisdom with us today on the 1st episode of Season 02 of “Getting to the Top!”.

Tricia Kissoon, is the Chief Executive Officer of JMMB Investments and Securities.

Tricia’s passion and drive have established her as an expert in the field of investments. She is an example of how being raised by a strong, independent, positive role model can position you for success from an early age.