Women in Leadership
Description
Jo-Ann Pohl, senior advisor at Kearney Africa, shares her insights on effective leadership and the experiences of being a woman in the financial sector. She speaks to Patricia Kamau on the importance of change agility, empathetic curiosity, creative compliance, and courage as key attributes for effective leadership. Joanne emphasizes the need for continuous learning, networking, and advocating for oneself in order to succeed in the financial sector. She also discusses the progress that has been made for women in the industry and the importance of representation and gender intelligence. Joanne offers advice to young women entering the sector, including being confident, building a strong network, staying curious, embracing technology, and showing compassion.
Following a successful gathering in Kigali last year, the Angaza Forum heads to Nairobi, Kenya, from October 16th to 18th, 2024, bringing together the 2024 Angaza Award winners and women in the financial sector from across the Continent. The Angaza Forum 2024 will feature a lineup of compelling speakers, knowledge presentations, and training sessions, alongside ample networking opportunities.
This episode features:
Jo-Ann Pohl - Senior Advisor, Kearney South Africa
Patricia Kamau - Secretariat, Angaza Forums
Ally Mwakaneno Gakweli - Producer
United States
