Women Lead

Today on Women Lead, Nadia Koski sits down with Sarah Mooslechner, a management board member at T&P𝑚 - Germany, one of the world’s leading full-service creative and media agencies, part of WPP.

Sarah shares her journey from a sports background and how that has influenced her career in media and advertising. Her leadership approach balances her competitive nature and experience as a figure skater and coach with a good dose of empathy and compassion.
 
She emphasizes the importance of self-effectiveness and creating a space for her team to thrive. Sarah discusses the significance of allyship in her professional life and the impact of influential figures on her leadership approach.
The conversation covers leadership, work-life balance, and following your passion inside and outside the boardroom.

They also delve into the importance of teaching leadership, how emotions in the workplace play a significant role, and why creating a space where those feelings are acknowledged and accepted is important.

Takeaways

• Teaching leadership is crucial, and the lack of investment in leadership training in certain industries can lead to unprepared leaders.
• Passion and inspiration can come from various sources, and it's essential to pursue what motivates and drives you.

Links and recs:

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn

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Women Lead host Nadia Koski sits down with Lena Schütze, Team Lead Client Services and Consulting at Douglas - a beauty company, to discuss her career in digital media and progress in the beauty industry. They unpack some of the positive trends such as body positivity and diversity.

Lena also shares her experiences as a new leader, including the challenges of transitioning from a team member to a team lead and the differences between male and female leadership styles. Lena and Nadia dive into the importance of confidence and self-acceptance in leadership, how to recognize and appreciate one's strengths, and the need for diverse leadership styles. Another key point they touch on is the role male allies play in supporting female leaders. Lena emphasizes the importance of communication, knowledge exchange, and adapting leadership styles to your team’s needs.

The conversation goes on to cover female representation in top leadership positions and how we can do better in promoting and advocating for women in the workplace. Lena shares her personal successes and failures and emphasizes the importance of asking for help.

Let's dive in!

Links and recs

Connect with Lena on LinkedIn

Book rec: "Let Me Tell You a Story: Tales along the Road to Happiness" by Jorge Bucay

Check out the recording of ShowHeroes’ Women’s Day 2024 Webinar featuring Lena as a panelist. 

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In this episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski sits down with Lina Lindén, CEO of Wavemaker Sweden. Lina shares her journey from FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) to the media industry, her experience with corporate leadership programs like WPP’s “Walk the Talk” and Wavemaker’s own “She Leads She Succeeds” program, as well as her insights on diversity and inclusion in the Swedish media industry.

She discusses the impact these programs have in building confidence and access for women, the lack of diversity in the industry and what we can do about it, and the importance of not only inclusive corporate culture, but educational initiatives and legislation in promoting DE&I.

Their conversation delves into ageism, allyship, motherhood, emotional leadership, empathy, and a growth mindset. Nadia and Lina also explore insights on the importance of women coming together and sharing their journeys, recognizing their skills, and effective communication both inside and outside of the workplace.

Links and recs

Connect with Lina Lindén on LinkedIn
Listen to the previous Women Lead episode with Randi White, SVP of Day1 Agency

Book: “Think Again” by Adam Grant

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In this conversation, Nadia interviews Christine Fuchs, Publishing Director at Horizont, about her journey in the media and publishing industry and the leadership and mentorship initiatives at Horizon. 

Christine shares how she got into the media industry and her various roles before finding her passion in publishing. She discusses the importance of self-reflection and mentorship in leadership development and how her company is providing comprehensive training and continuous education for all executives. Christine also emphasizes the need for open communication, empathy, and recognizing individual strengths in building a leadership mindset within the team. 

Christine discusses her experience transitioning into a leadership role later in her career and the challenges and lessons she has learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the need to delegate and trust others, as well as the value of intergenerational teams. 

Christine also shares her love for reading and the inspiration she finds in books and literature. She encourages individuals to embrace new paths and opportunities at any age.

LINKS
Connect with Christine on LinkedIn

RECS
Verena's Buchclub - Verena Pausder
Verena is one of Germany‘s strongest female leaders in the (tech) start-up world and cofounder of Viktoria Berlin, a professional women’s soccer team.

Business podcast "Fast and Curious“ co-hosted by Verena Pausder and Lea-Sophie Cramer

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In this episode of the Women Lead podcast, host Nadia Koski engages in a dynamic conversation with Randi White, Senior Vice President at Day One Agency. Randi shares her inspiring journey in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) touching on her multicultural upbringing and how it has shaped her perspective.

She emphasizes the importance of celebrating differences and fostering an inclusive work environment, and how that benefits not only employees and her company, but also her wider community. Randi's approach to leadership offers valuable insights into how we can create these spaces where everyone feels they belong combined with effective examples of how diverse and inclusive teams lead to better innovation and employee engagement. She also sheds some light onto some of the creative approaches she has explored with Day One’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Tune in to hear Randi's inspiring journey and gain practical strategies for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your own organization.

You’ll learn:

• How to start employee resource groups (ERGs) to foster a sense of belonging and support for underrepresented groups.
• How to align DEI efforts with company goals and values to demonstrate importance and impact.
• Storytelling and creative activities that are effective in fostering understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
• Examples of small, impactful actions that lead to significant progress in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Connect with Randi White on LinkedIn

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Nadia Koski took to the snow-covered Austrian slopes to record this special Women Lead episode live from the Horizont Snowmasters event in Lech Zürs.
She sat down with three female leaders who are making incredible strides in their fields: Sarah Emmerich, founder and business creator of Emmerich Relations, expert in in influencer marketing, Director Brand & Communications DMEXCO Verena Gruendel, and Maud Schock, founder and managing director of Agency Entrenous, specializing in personal branding.

They covered topics including how to start your own business, self-confidence and public speaking, career change, making your personal branding work for your career, and much more.

Interview with Sarah Emmerich
min 2:58 - 31:05
Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn

Interview with Verena Gründel
min 31:08 - 1:06:25
Connect with Verena on LinkedIn

Interview with Maud Schock
min 1:06:27 - 1:29:10
Connect with Maud on LinkedIn

Book / Podcast Recs
“Convincing people who want to be right” by Marie Theres Braun
[German] “Menschen überzeugen, die Recht haben wollen”

Lean In - Sheryl Sandberg

Business Punk Podcast

Thank you to HORIZONT and Obsession for putting on a spectacular event and Hotel Montana for being fabulous hosts.

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In this episode, Nadia Koski chats with Fiona Salmon, a leader in the ad tech space for over 20 years and a passionate supporter for sustainability in the digital landscape.

Fiona shares her career trajectory from start-ups in contextual advertising to brand safety and search technology, always coupled with her passion and focus on sustainability. They discuss the importance of time management, finding and creating a supportive community to lean on, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. The pair explore how we can set clear boundaries and push for transparency and open communication in the workplace in order to create a supportive environment, especially for working parents. The conversation also explores how we can understand if an employer will prioritize work-life balance to help parents’ thrive in their careers.

Fiona shares her experience of bringing sustainable practices into her company and how she was able to align various departments and decision makers. She also breaks down what it means to her to be a democratic leader, highlighting the importance of understanding team dynamics and individual values and communication types to enhance collaboration within teams.

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Today on Women Lead Nadia drops in for a quick check-in amongst the hustle and bustle of springtime event season. She shares a few thoughts about capitalizing on the air of opportunity and new starts that come with the springtime and reflects on how we can sometimes get too set in our ways. What do we have to do to break out of that cycle and be open to new possibilities?
Nadia also hints at some exciting new content that will be coming up on the podcast over the next few months. Stay tuned for more!

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In this episode, Nadia Koski interviews Vesselina Markova-Kauffmann, Brand Partnerships Leader Retail at TikTok. They discuss Vesselina's series, #EmpowerHerFridays, where she interviews inspirational women and shares their stories.

Vesselina talks about her career journey, from studying politics to finding her passion in marketing and sales. She emphasizes the importance of negotiation and debate to arrive at win-win solutions for herself and with her clients. Her insights on strategy, personal branding, and the power of saying ‘no’ are just a few of the big takeaways from this conversation. Nadia and Vesselina both agree that effective communication is key to career development.

They also explore how long-term, strategic thinking and self-reflection can influence your decision-making, and how we can develop our self-confidence by seeking feedback. Vesselina also emphasizes how the power of asking for help and relationship-building based on understanding others’ needs enhances relationships and long-term growth.

LINKS

#EmpowerHerFridays on LinkedIn
Connect with Vesselina Markova-Kauffmann on LinkedIn

BOOKS

Multipliers

Impact players 

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In this special episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski grabs all the best content from her recent International Women's Day webinar, which explored the vital topic of inclusion and gender bias in the workplace. The insightful discussion with her six stellar female leaders and panelists was rich with takeaways and "a-ha" moments.

• Franziska Brückner, Group Lead Digital Media & Tech, Vodafone
• Lena Schütze, Team Lead Client Services & Consulting, Douglas
• Laura Alexander, Head of Pan Regional, GroupM Nexus
• Daniela Grilnberger, Group Head Communications Design (Client: LEGO Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Initiative Media GmbH 
• Dr.-Ing. Mira Vasic, Co-owner and Senior Partner, InTouch Female Leadership & Career Academy 
• Katja Brandt, CEO DACH Mindshare

You will learn:

• How to ask for what you're worth and obtain it.
• Actionable solutions to address the gender pay gap in our professional careers.
• How to create more inclusive teams by helping women and minority groups in their career advancement.
• How to create change today in your company by addressing career advancement for women.

Watch the ShowHeroes Women's Day 2024 Webinar Panel Discussion

FURTHER DEVELOPMENT
Eurostat statistics indicate that women's gross hourly earnings were on average 12.7 % below those of men in the European Union (EU) and 13.6 % in the euro area.
The European Commission's Welfare Development Plan for 2023-2030
Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025.
More info on gender data US from Pew Research
World Economic Forum’s 2023 Global Gender Gap Report

BOOKS & PODCASTS
Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado-Perez / Podcast "Visible Women"
F*ck Being Humble Community / Book

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