Scaling Your Business - Does Sense of Purpose Matter? - Strong Women in IT podcast
📢 We’re thrilled to invite you to listen our next Strong Women in IT discussion: “Scaling Your Business - Does Sense of Purpose Matter?".🚀Scaling a business is more than just rapid growth: it’s about strategy, resilience, and purpose. But what does it really take to scale successfully in today’s dynamic world?During this session, we are discussing: 👉 Growth strategies in turbulent times – how to navigate uncertainty and stay ahead. 👉 Beyond standard scaling methods – what truly drives sustainable expansion? 👉 Key challenges in scaling – from corporate giants to SMEs - coexistence or a mission impossible? Win-win - worth investing your efforts and energy?What distinguishes this podcast? 🤔 A blend of corporate and entrepreneurial perspectives. Our speakers bring hands-on experience from both global enterprises and fast-growing SMEs, giving you a 360-degree view of scaling. Experts share their knowledge with us:🔹Myladie Stoumbou – Regional Director at Microsoft;🔹Paulina Skrzypińska – Chief Innovation Officer at BNP Paribas Bank Polska; Co-founder & Board Member at Endeavor Poland; Leadership Academy for Poland Alumna;🔹Maciej Wilczyński – Founder & Managing Partner at Valueships.The discussion is moderating by Małgorzata Gryz, Partner & VP of Strong Women in IT and an experienced entrepreneur who brings two perspectives: knowledge of the corporate environment combined with an entrepreneurial mission.Listen an intensive, knowledge-packed session that will help you scale your business with confidence.
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AI In Business and Ethical Boundaries - Strong Women in IT podcast
📢 We’re excited to invite you to listen our first Strong Women in IT podcast this year. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way businesses operate, but where does innovation end and ethical concerns begin? 🤔 During the discussion, we covered the following issues:👉 How companies implement Artificial Intelligence in business processes – where AI truly boosts efficiency and where it’s just a "buzzword."👉 Ethical boundaries – when automation becomes a problem for customers and whether it impacts their purchasing decisions.👉Transparency in customer communication – should they know when they’re interacting with AI versus a human?👉The role of AI in customer service and sales – can too much automation harm business relationships?Our guests are Top Technology Leaders: 🔹 Heather Barton-Jones – Area Vice President, Strategic Transformation Office at UiPath International🔹 Magdalena Kasiewicz – Director of Cloud Services Sales at HPE🔹 Kasia Gruszka – Partner at Nomtek.The discussion is led by Anita Kijanka, founder of Strong Women in IT. Listen and gain expert insight into the AI ethical dilemmas in business that impact the future. 🔥🔥
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Resilience: Adapting and Thriving Through Challenges - Strong Women in IT podcast
Get ready for another inspiring discussion of the Strong Women in IT series! This time, we’re diving into the vital topic of resilience - "Organizational & Personal Resilience: Adapting and Thriving Through Challenges".
With many years of experience in the field of IT-Tech & organizational health, 2 panelists will be with us:
🔹 Magda Taczanowska – CEO at Świecąc
🔹 Maciej Żylewicz – HR Consultant in Tech, Owner of Zylewicz.com.
The discussion is led by our VP - Małgorzata Gryz.
During this session, we uncover:
👉 What does resilience truly mean, both individually and for organizations?
👉 How can individuals develop the ability to manage stress, overcome trauma, and minimize personal impact?
👉 How to build a strong & resilient company, giving people & external ecosystem a reason to believe?
Listen and gain powerful insights into resilience - a skill more essential than ever in today’s rapidly changing world. 🌍
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Making a Difference - special podcast by Strong Women in IT!
🎙️ Discover the Power of Meaningful Partnerships in Driving Change!
In this episode of our Strong Women in IT podcast, "Making a Difference", dive into an engaging discussion on how partnerships fuel impactful change and scale missions for real results. 🌍💡
In this episode:🔹 Michelle Tower: “My Journey and Leadership Reflections”Michelle Tower, Senior Director at Procter & Gamble and Gender Development & Equality Advocate, shares her career journey. Learn how lifelong learning can amplify personal growth and positively impact others.
🔹 Dariusz Mazurkiewicz: “The Story of BLIK & Leadership That Matters”Discover how BLIK revolutionized Poland’s payment market under the leadership of CEO Dariusz Mazurkiewicz, showcasing the pivotal role of innovation-driven leadership.
🔹 Panel: “Making a Difference - Stronger Together”A dynamic panel of industry leaders explores how shared purpose leads to tangible results. Our speakers are:🔸 Monika Kordowska - Tribe Leader of Operational Excellence Tribe, BNP Paribas Polska;🔸 Anna Rawska-Kupczyńska - Regional Marketing Director for Central Eastern Europe and Turkey at Hewlett Packard Enterprise;🔸 Mateusz Majewski - Area Vice President South East Europe at UiPath;🔸 Anna Ziewalicz - Advocate, Managing Associate at GESSEL.
✨ Hosted by Anita Kijanka and Małgorzata Gryz, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories of collaboration across sectors.
🎧 Listen now and get inspired!
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Women on Supervisory Boards – Best Practices - Strong Women in IT x GESSEL podcast!
🎙️ Listen to the inspirational Legal Insights for Modern Leaders by GESSEL podcast! In this episode, we focus on a crucial topic: "Women on Supervisory Boards – Best Practices."
This discussion explores key legal aspects of serving on supervisory boards, covering essential questions like:
👉 What should you know and what skills should you have before becoming a supervisory board member?
👉 What are the core legal duties and responsibilities of supervisory board members and the role of an independent board member?
👉 What best practices can help mitigate risk and ensure effective oversight?
👉 What is the women’s supervisory board member's perspective on the core board members' duties?
The episode features insights from experienced supervisory board members:
🔹 Małgorzata Chruściak - Independent Member of the Supervisory Board of BNP Paribas Bank Polska;
🔹 Anna Podkowińska-Tretyn - Country Director Too Good To Go, Chairwoman of the Mindgram Supervisory Board, Independent Member of the Vivid Games Supervisory Board.
The discussion is moderated by Maria Dudzińska, Attorney at Law and Managing Associate at GESSEL.
This podcast is an invaluable resource, blending legal expertise and practical experiences from leading women in supervisory roles. Tune in and expand your understanding of this vital topic!
Anita Kijanka and Małgorzata Gryz, leaders of "Strong Women in IT", talk to their guests about new technologies, innovations, leadership and management.
You will meet interesting businesswomen who have built their careers in the new technologies industry. You will hear inspiring stories from the IT world, learn how visionaries perceive reality and how they create the future. Some episodes will be devoted to development, mentoring, and business education.
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