Women’s empowerment in leadership positions and on corporate boards requires mentorship to gain experience and guidance. Young women can offer technology education to older counterparts, while experienced mentors can provide advice on leadership roles.
Use Your Platform to Elevate Others
Keletso Mpisane, Head of Blink by MiWay, emphasizes the importance of hard work and using your platform to inspire others. Providing opportunities, mentorship, and sharing insights can be incredibly rewarding for women in leadership positions.
Supporting women in gaining digital skills, especially in emerging roles like AI and cloud computing, is crucial for gender equality in the workplace. Encouraging more women to enter STEM fields and providing education can increase representation in technology industries.
Surround Yourself with Inspiration
Genevie Langner, Reservations Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, acknowledges the opportunities for young women in the tourism industry. Women can work towards higher management roles and pave the way for others to achieve broader representation.
Conversations with other women and mentorship can provide inspiration to keep writing your story and make a difference in the community. Creating mentor circles and career relaunch programs can support women in returning to the workforce after breaks.
You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out
Being confident in yourself and your abilities is key to success. Yushanta Rungasammy, Director at CMS South Africa, encourages young women to believe in their value and contribution, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence.