leadership lessons from a road less traveled: reflections on family, vulnerability, and unconventional adventures
leadership lessons from a road less traveled: reflections on family, vulnerability, and unconventional adventures
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Jane Dubrova
Nov 214 min read
lead confidently without being an expert in everything: here’s how
Faced with a team that had more technical expertise and experience than she did, Judith had to learn how to lead without being the most know
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Jane Dubrova
Nov 124 min read
how to be the empathetic leader you wish you had
One moment that stands out is when I was leading a major change management project that directly impacted a large number of employees.
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Tanja Sternbauer
Oct 219 min read
how a CEO knows when to quit
Find out how Tanja and Mahdis, co-founders of the female factor, knew it was time to step down as CEOs after five transformative years.
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Jane Dubrova
Oct 107 min read
purpose as a path to leadership
What sparks the journey to becoming a leader in sustainability? Laura Fariello of Wien Energy shares her insights.
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Jane Dubrova
Sep 176 min read
visibility as currency: why successful leaders must be seen
visibility as currency: why successful leaders must be seen
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Jane Dubrova
Sep 175 min read
empowering female leaders through menopause - harnessing potential and building professional resilience
Discover how menopause impacts female leaders and their professional lives, and explore strategies to build resilience and empower growth d
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Jane Dubrova
Sep 54 min read
the reality of leadership in the middle east
Cultural norms and legal barriers in the Middle East limit women’s participation in leadership, especially in more conservative societies.
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Jane Dubrova
Sep 55 min read
the status quo of leadership: a reality check
the status quo of leadership: a reality check
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Jane Dubrova
Sep 54 min read
the evolution of leadership
How the idea of leadership has changed over the centuries—from authoritative rulers to leading with a deeper purpose and empathy.
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Jane Dubrova
Sep 47 min read
leading like a rebel with Jes Wolfe
Rebel Girls started with a simple yet powerful mission: to empower girls by sharing the stories of real women who have made a difference.
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Jane Dubrova
Aug 124 min read
this is what entrepreneurial dreams are made of: franchising
this is what entrepreneurial dreams are made of: franchising
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Jane Dubrova
Aug 84 min read
unlocking business potential: practical strategies for gender diversity & inclusion
unlocking business potential: practical strategies for gender diversity & inclusion
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Jane Dubrova
Aug 55 min read
5 proven ways to a more equal, family-friendly and livable workplace for all
5 proven ways to a more equal, family-friendly and livable workplace for all
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Jane Dubrova
Aug 27 min read
9 unconventional leadership tips from STRABAG Board Member Annette Scheckmann
9 unconventional leadership tips from STRABAG Board Member Annette Scheckmann
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Marta Llobet
Jul 243 min read
breaking the glass ceiling: fixing the system, not women
Bronislava Biela shares insights on how systemic change, not fixing women, can break the glass ceiling in male-dominated industries.
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Marta Llobet
Jul 244 min read
embrace the challenge: how to excel in a new leadership role
Marta shares insights on excelling in new leadership roles by understanding culture, building trust, and fostering authentic connections.
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Marta Llobet
Jul 203 min read
the most difficult leadership lessons you wish you’d learn sooner
What's the most challenging lesson a leader must learn? Sylvia Holly from voestalpine Wire Technology, sheds light on the complexities.
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Marta Llobet
Jul 96 min read
7 steps to become a better leader
Laura Fariello shares 7 steps to becoming a better leader, focusing on values, talents, purpose, inclusiveness, and inspiration.
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Marta Llobet
Jul 95 min read
empowering leadership: how you can lift up and inspire others
Barbara Göttling shares insights on empowering leadership, focusing on care, mentorship, and authenticity to inspire future leaders.
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Marta Llobet
Jun 34 min read
the myth of the "perfect" leader: why unexpected experiences are your best teachers
Nichole's leadership journey underscores the power of embracing change and prioritizing balance. Her insights inspire resilience and growth.
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Marta Llobet
May 24 min read
embracing a holistic approach to leadership and growth
Simone Scheffer shares insights on how she has achieved a work-life balance, working in a leadership position, while being a mother.
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Marta Llobet
Apr 233 min read
opportunities don't happen, ask for them: with courage, strength and empathy to success
Today, hard work is praised for success, but women face some challenges in leadership. Hard work isn't the only path to leadership.
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Marta Llobet
Apr 164 min read
leading by being: the essential guide to authentic leadership
Luciana d'Abramo shares insights on how to uncover authentic leadership and drive success.
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Marta Llobet
Mar 267 min read
“not everyone will like you” and other hard truths about being a leader
Angeley Mullins reveals how to navigate the challenges and build resilience to become a successful leader.
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Marta Llobet
Jan 304 min read
supporting employee well-being: effective mental health strategies for hr and leadership
Nika Brunet Milunovic shares effective strategies to mitigate the common mental health challenges for hr and leadership
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Kathryn Rothwell
Nov 24, 20227 min read
leading in corporate companies vs startups around the world | leadership spotlight
We sat down for a chat with CMO and CGO at Latana, Angeley Mullins to learn about her experience in corporates vs startups around the world.
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Kathryn Rothwell
Jul 14, 20226 min read
thriving and developing through adversity | leadership spotlight
How to rise to a leadership position whilst going through some of the hardest experiences of life? An honest chat with Deborah Edward.
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Kathryn Rothwell
Nov 17, 20212 min read
the female factor x Senat der Wirtschaft launch new podcast: leaders talk
Christine Antlanger-Winter, how does one actually become the boss of Google in Austria? Mahdis Gharaei, co-CEO of the female factor, asks hi
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Tanja Sternbauer
Aug 20, 20213 min read
the future of tech is female
In male dominated industries it is often seen as a challenge to break in as a woman. Our the female factor mentor Anna Degtereva shows how y
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Angelini Sollistifani
Jul 22, 20214 min read
get inspired from a female leader in STEM
It is not a secret anymore that women participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields is low compared to...
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Nina Mueller
Jul 17, 20214 min read
introducing a tool to help you beat failure
Learn about strategies to achieve success and amplify female voices in the workplace. One way is to start with the Pre-Mortem methodology.
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Anda Larisa Popat
Jul 12, 20215 min read
how to succeed in male-dominated industries
A insightful guide on how to succeed and be on top of your game in male-dominated industries, without suppressing your female factors.
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Ioana Varga
May 15, 20212 min read
our top 10 a-ha! moments from the global limitless conference
Read on for some of our favourite conference insights & keep them handy for whenever you need some inspiration.
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Ioana Varga
Apr 16, 20212 min read
the female factor and FutureThink announce partnership to boost future of work skills for women
We are more than proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Futurethink, award-winning accelerated learning company.
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Anda Larisa Popat
Mar 16, 20214 min read
BCG partners with the female factor to further promote diversity in consulting
Together, BCG and the female factor are actively working on making consulting a more inclusive industry.
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Tanja Sternbauer
Mar 7, 20212 min read
the female factor partners with bunch.ai to redefine leadership
We are proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Bunch, an AI leadership coach that enables you to become a better leader.
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Tanja Sternbauer
Mar 2, 20212 min read
the female factor and PHH announce partnership to support women in law
Together, PHH Rechtsanwälte and the female factor are actively working on enabling more ambitious female lawyers to step up as leaders.
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Mahdis Gharaei
Dec 31, 20204 min read
how we survived 2020 as a young organization
2020 was a challenging year yet when it came to the growth of our company it exceeded all our expectations.
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Darya Makshyna
Oct 16, 20204 min read
why NOW is a great time to launch a startup
Thinking about starting a business? Read on to find out why we think NOW can be a great time to begin & succeed.
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brunna60
Aug 23, 20206 min read
How to make it in tech #careeradvice
Want to make it in tech? Karina Streng's, tech expert with nearly 15 years in the industry sat down to share her top tips...
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brunna60
Jul 5, 20208 min read
How to make it in your career in the finance sector - experts' advice
Want to learn how to make it in the finance industry? Finance experts and powerful women Mariya Konstantinova and Kerstin Andert share tips.
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brunna60
Jun 24, 20205 min read
how to make it as a founder with Tanja Sternbauer
Interested to know how to make it as a founder? Look no further. Our own co-founder Tanja puts forward her best advice.
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brunna60
May 26, 202014 min read
why your ‘feminine’ traits might be your ticket to success
Learn why traits such as vulnerability, empathy and intuition might be just the things that will help you succeed.
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Vera Grablechner
Apr 21, 20205 min read
how to create innovative ideas with remote teams
Read our business expert's top four hacks and find out how you can inspire your employees to create innovative solutions working remotely.
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Tanja Sternbauer
Nov 11, 20192 min read
Women are better leaders – and it's backed by science!
Women are better than men in terms of leadership skills, studies show. So let's finally embrace female leadership!
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Tanja Sternbauer
Jul 9, 20192 min read
How to develop unshakable confidence by turning fear into power - 3 tips
We often have this idea that living fearlessly means the absence of fear. Yet, this is the biggest misconception we have about fear.
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Tanja Sternbauer
Jun 29, 20193 min read
Why we started the female factor
Our little introduction why we started the female factor.
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Tanja Sternbauer
Jun 7, 20192 min read
5 tips for being a great (female) leader
Leadership is about having a vision and communicating it to those around with enough conviction to inspire and motivate.
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