Janice Ellig: Shaping the Future of Corporate Diversity – Building Confidence, Breaking Barriers & Creating Legacy
In this inspiring episode of The SuperPower Podcast, host Dr Gian Power OBE speaks with Janice Ellig, CEO of Ellig Group, about her journey from a Bronx childhood to becoming a leading executive search expert and passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion.
⚡️ Roots & Resilience
Janice reflects on growing up in a close-knit Bronx community, where her mother’s strength and family values shaped her drive to succeed and her determination to forge her own path.
⚡️ Bold Career Moves & Mentorship
She shares how pivotal decisions and mentors guided her rise from her first corporate role to founding Ellig Group, offering candid insight into overcoming self-doubt, navigating male-dominated industries, and the power of mentorship - both giving and receiving.
⚡️ Championing Diversity in Leadership
Janice highlights her mission to elevate women and underrepresented professionals into leadership and board roles. She opens up about the challenges she’s faced, the victories she’s celebrated, and the creation of her Board Academy Bootcamp, designed to prepare and support diverse talent for board service.
⚡️ Honouring Legacy Through Impact
A deeply personal part of Janice’s story is the scholarship programme she founded in memory of her late sister, dedicated to empowering young women pursuing careers in business and leadership - a lasting tribute that continues to create opportunity for others.
⚡️ Lifting as You Climb
With passion and purpose, Janice shares her philosophy of “lifting as you climb,” offering actionable advice on building confidence, fostering inclusive teams, and leaving behind a legacy rooted in empowerment and equity.
Janice’s story is one of courage, vision, and giving back. Her journey challenges us to reflect: How will you use your power to open doors for others?
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