She Leads: Shaping Tomorrow’s Trailblazers
18th - 20th September, 2024 I Goa
AIMA hosted the 2nd edition of its LeadHERship Retreat in Goa from 18th to 20th September 2024, under the theme ‘She Leads: Shaping Tomorrow’s Trailblazers’. This three-day interactive programme brought together senior-level women professionals, offering them the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills through engaging discussions and sessions led by esteemed speakers from various sectors.
Ms Sundari Nanda, Special Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, opened the discussions by addressing the evolving role of women in leadership. She highlighted the importance of balancing professional ambitions with personal responsibilities, emphasising how women leaders can drive meaningful change on a global scale.
Dr Shikha Nehru Sharma, Founder of Nutriwel Health India Pvt Ltd, provided valuable insights into how a balanced lifestyle and clear tech boundaries contribute to lifelong success in her session titled ‘Healthy, Wealthy, Wise: Habits for a Successful Career’.
In a session focused on advancing Indian women in leadership positions, Mr Shrinivas Dempo, Past President, AIMA & Chairman, Dempo Group of Companies, stressed the importance of diverse perspectives in decision-making and the equal contributions women bring to the table.
A fireside chat between Ms Pallavi Dempo, Executive Director, Dempo Industries Pvt Ltd and renowned fashion designer Ms Ritu Beri explored how women leaders can express their elegance and individuality by embracing personal style and confidence.
Ms Bindu Subramaniam, Chairman of AIMA’s Young Leaders Council and Co-founder & CEO, SaPa Learning Pvt Ltd, led a session on ‘Change with Continuity: Tradition and the Individual Talent.’ She discussed the challenge of preserving a 5,000-year-old musical tradition while fostering innovation and youth engagement in the arts.
Olympian, Ms Aparna Popat shared her perspectives on ‘Building a Winning Mentality,’ underscoring the need for greater corporate investment in creating world-class champions and ensuring consistent excellence in India’s sporting landscape.
In a powerful session on financial leadership, Ms Latha Venkatesh, Executive Editor, CNBC-TV18, examined the critical role of women in wealth creation and the importance of improving representation in financial leadership positions.
Indian actress, Ms Shernaz Patel offered insights into authentic presence and effective communication, drawing from Patsy Rodenburg’s techniques to help participants refine their personal and professional interactions.
Mr Sumit Sabharwal, Head- HR, Shared Services, Fujitsu International Regions, led an interactive workshop on ‘Evolving with Authenticity,’ where he emphasised the need for authentic leadership and how to balance work and life with integrity.
Showcasing diverse and impactful sessions on leadership presence, career development, work-life balance, communication skills and self-awareness, the retreat equipped participants with essential tools for personal and professional growth. The event was a grand success, with each speaker enriching the dialogue through valuable leadership lessons and personal growth strategies to 25 senior-level female delegates from diverse industries, backgrounds, and professions, including entrepreneurs, businesswomen, and consultants.
Aspire, Achieve, Inspire: Women in LeadHERship Roles
17th - 19th January 2024 I Colombo, Sri Lanka
AIMA organised the first LeadHERship Retreat on the theme ‘Aspire, Achieve, Inspire: Women in Leadership Roles’ from 17 – 19 January 2024 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Mr. Santosh Jha, the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, graced the event as the chief guest, and commended AIMA for establishing a platform where women leaders could share and learn from one another. The welcome remarks were delivered by Mr. TV Mohandas Pai, Past President, AIMA and Chairman, Aarin Capital Partners while Mr. Shiv Shivakumar, Past President, AIMA and Operating Partner, Advent International Private Equity gave the concluding remarks. The introductory remarks were given by Ms. Rekha Sethi, Director General, AIMA.
This unique retreat aimed to connect emerging and aspiring women professionals from diverse industries with visionary leaders and strategists. These leaders shared their perspectives on how women can prepare for leadership roles and elevate themselves to the next level.
‘Why the World Needs More Women Leaders’ was addressed by Mr Shiv Shivakumar who highlighted the unique aspects and perspectives that women bring to businesses. A fireside chat between Mr TV Mohandas Pai and Ms Otara Gunewardene, Founder and Managing Director, Who We Are, Embark, Otara Foundation & Odel, Sri Lanka, explored entrepreneurship with a purpose-driven approach, blending profits with societal and environmental well-being.
In another session, Mr Dilhan C. Fernando, CEO, Dilmah Tea, talked about the journey of Dilmah. He shared the ups and downs they faced, turning challenges into lessons for market innovation and responsible business. Ms Anoma Wijewardene, a Sri Lankan contemporary artist, and Ms Savithri Rodrigo, Managing Director, Stratyx Promotions & Media Concepts, Sri Lanka, discussed the power of art in creating global awareness in the 'HEartWORK' session.
A session themed 'Own Your Style: Being Comfortable Leading as a Woman' was adressed by Ms Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson, Group Chief Executive Officer, Hemas Holdings PLC, in conversation with Ms Savithri Rodrigo.
Mr Mohandas Pai spoke on ‘Development of Leadership’ emphasising the importance of developing emotional and social intelligence for effective leadership; while in another session, Ms Anusha Shetty, Chairperson and Group CEO, Grey Group India challenged ‘Gender stereotypes in media and communications’. Dr Shikha Nehru Sharma, Founder, Nutriwel Health India Pvt Ltd, elucidated the importance of balancing personal and professional aspirations during her session on ‘Balancing Act: Wellness and Healthy Living for Working Women’.
AIMA’s maiden LeadHERship Retreat offered a comprehensive perspective on empowering women leaders focusing on enriching them with valuable insights and fostering resilience through knowledge exchange. The retreat was attended by 29 women professionals from Corporates and PSUs, who also participated in a guided city tour of Colombo as part of the programme.
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