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Women In ERPTrailblazers in Tech: SAP BWN, Women's Leadership, Family Balance, and Diversity in ERPRecorded in 2024 live from SAP Dublin as part of the SAP Business Women's Network sessions, Meet two trailblazing women, Elmarie Caniffe of Heineken and Maria Jose Loret Crespo formally of Aptiv, who are breaking barriers in male dominant industries and redefining leadership in the ERP industry. Elmarie shares her transformative 25-year journey at Heineken, revealing how innovative projects like SAP implementation have been pivotal in her career. Meanwhile, Maria invites us into her world, reflecting on how a childhood fascination with thunderstorms in Spain sparked her passion for numbers and logic. Together, their stories illuminate the...
2025-06-0543 min
Women In ERPEducation to Influence: Kelly Dowling’s Mission to Empower the SAP CommunityIn this engaging episode of the Women in ERP podcast, hosted by Abigail Allman, we are joined by Kelly Dowling, the Director of Strategic Topics and Communities at ASUG (the American SAP User Group). Kelly shares her inspiring journey from event coordination at the University of Notre Dame to becoming a pivotal figure in the SAP community. She emphasizes the transformative power of community in navigating the complexities of SAP transformations and how ASUG serves as a vital resource for SAP users.Kelly discusses the crucial role of SAP user groups in providing invaluable resources and...
2025-05-1427 min
Women In ERPFrom ECC to Innovation: Kristen Scheffler on Leading Customer Transformation at SAPRecorded live from the Next Generation Enterprise Architect Forum at SAP, Newtown Square. Kristen Scheffler, Vice President of Customer Engagement for SAP North America, joins Abigail Allman for a compelling discussion on transitioning from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, shedding light on both the fears and opportunities this move presents. Many businesses grapple with the daunting prospect of change, often shackled by the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Kristen shares her journey from Business Objects to SAP leadership, emphasizing the importance of proactive engagement and utilizing existing resources within SAP to their fullest potential. Her...
2025-03-2727 min
Women In ERPPioneering for Change: Judy Asher on Empowering Women, and Balancing It AllJoin us on Judy Asher's episide, Pioneering Change, Empowering Women, and Balancing It All, where we explore the inspiring journey of a pioneering woman in the tech industry. This episode delves into the life of Judy Asher, Senior Director of Baxter International, President of The Michigan Council of Women in Technology and Michigan State University alum who skilfully merges her passion for computational math and computer science with a fulfilling career at Ford. Discover her strategies for managing childcare while advancing professionally, emphasising the value of flexible work arrangements and a supportive network.As an influential...
2025-03-2024 min
Women In ERPEmpowering SAP Customer Engagement and Women in Technology: Anja Schneider's Transformative Journey to LeadershipIn this episode of the Women in ERP podcast, host Abigail Allman is joined by Anja Schneider, Senior Vice President at SAP, to discuss her inspiring journey and influential role in customer engagement and digital transformation. Anja shares her insights into SAP's strategies for guiding over 1,500 complex customers through seamless digital transitions, likening premium engagement to a fitness coaching partnership that emphasizes honest feedback and trusted relationships. The conversation also delves into the empowerment of women in enterprise technology, exploring Anja's personal experiences balancing career and family, and the pivotal role of curiosity and networking in career growth. With a...
2025-03-1325 min
The Starport InnThe Starport Inn - Episode 20In this Season Finale, Agent Weaver and Sheriff Taylor confront the the monster responsible for the missing children, they are armed and have each others' backs, but will that be enough? This season featured: Writer J.D. Dennis as Sheriff William Henry Taylor, Supervisory Special Agent Harriett Hodgeman, Chase Newell, and additional voices. Editor K.D. Lalonde as Agent Orion B. Weaver, Chad Billings, and additional voices. Steve Rau as Senior Deputy Roy Huckabee, Special Agent Lukas Wesker, and Edward "Byers" Mars. Steven H Dennis as Mark Lanford. Langston Styles as The Pirate Captain, Le Chat Noir, and Travis...
2024-10-3119 min
Women In ERPWomens Business Network: Navigating Change Management with NTT DBSHosted by Abigail Allman and Emma Chambers, in this empowering episode of Women in ERP podcast, we are joined by three influential women from NTT Data Business Solutions: Karen McLaughlin, Erin Cairns, and Stephanie Hills. Together, they share their experiences and insights into the transformative power of gender equality in the tech industry.Karen, Erin, and Stephanie discuss the significant impact of female representation in leadership roles and how it fosters more inclusive and collaborative workplaces. Karen delves into the ripple effects of having women in key board positions, drawing parallels to the increasing diversity seen...
2024-09-2542 min
Women In ERPCharting a Path through the Technological Revolution: Stephanie Poore's Inspiring Rise to MDJoin us as we sit down with the remarkable Stephanie Poore, now the MD of IFS, who shares her captivating journey within the ERP industry. Stephanie opens up about the personal and professional hurdles she has overcome and how redundancies led her to an unexpected crossroads between software and pharmaceuticals. Her eclectic background, spanning economics to e-commerce, offers a unique perspective on her rise to success. The panel also delve into the inspiration behind the Women in ERP podcast and how it has been an eye-opener for women's experiences in a predominantly male sector.Listen in...
2024-03-0842 min
Women In ERPFrom Business Systems to Body Confidence: Julie Weirs Wellness Journey in a Demanding IndustryCould you strike the perfect balance between a dynamic career and a fulfilling personal life? Julie Weir, the passionate Head of Community Development for the UK and Ireland SAP User Group, is a testament that it's entirely possible! Join us in an enlightening conversation with Julie, where she shares her unique journey into the world of ERP, and how she deftly balances working in a demanding field with her personal commitments.We all need a community that uplifts us, encourages us, and makes us feel seen and heard. The UKISUG does exactly that, particularly for women...
2023-10-2435 min
Women In ERPThe Journey of a Female Leader in ERP: Ann Blakely's Unconventional PathRaised as the youngest among five siblings in a family with deeply committed parents, particularly a father who transitioned from the priesthood to IT, life was always dynamic. Ann Blakely of Milwaukee, USA, joins us to shed light on how this unique family backdrop paved her path, leading her from the University of Wisconsin to becoming a pivotal figure in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) domain.Ann's passion for creating a profound societal impact shines through in her leadership role in a child welfare information system project in Alaska. This significant undertaking was aimed at enhancing...
2023-10-1041 min
Women In ERPThe Ascent of a Tech Mogul: A Candid Conversation with IFS's COO Michael OuissiJoin us for an inspiring discussion with our special guest, Michael Ouissi, the Group Chief Operating Officer at IFS. Listen in as he shares his unique journey from growing up as the son of an immigrant in Germany to becoming a leading figure in the tech industry. Hear about the profound impact of his parents' values of hard work and self-determination on his life, and how his early exposure to technology sparked his interest in the field. Michael also reflects on the unconscious bias he faced and the importance of seizing opportunities to create change.Our...
2023-09-2641 min
Women In ERPInsights into Fostering Women in the Tech World (feat Kate Waterton, EY)Ever dreamed of a career that encompasses global travel, technology and sociological studies? Meet Kate Waterton, the SAP Alliances Lead and Associate Partner at EY, who has lived this dream and more. From an early life of global travel to a successful career in tech, Kate's journey is a testament to adventurous spirits and the power of adaptability. This episode captures her unique life trajectory, providing a glimpse into her passions for diverse cultures, recruitment, and SAP consulting.Can women truly have it all? This question often comes up in discussions around work-life balance, and Kate...
2023-09-1229 min
Women In ERPInvolve in order to to impact, the importance of a workforce lead ESG strategy (feat. Vicki O'Neill-King, Sapphire Systems)On the sixth episode of Women in ERP series 2. Abi and Steph are joined by an Award winning woman in ERP, Vicki O'Neill-King, COO of Sapphire Systems. The panel discuss inequalities in the workplace and learn how having supportive peers can make all the difference to a successful career trajectory. Vicki tells her tale from being a PMO resource to COO. As a single parent Vicki had worked incredibly hard to build an amazing life for her family, she has broken stigmas whilst breaking the glass ceiling. Vicki has a huge appreciation for the day-to-day challenges women face and has...
2023-05-1033 minWomen In ERPVan life, a home away from home (feat. Kayleigh Brown, IFS Consultant)On the fifth episode of series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by Kayleigh Brown, an Independent IFS Consultant and Director of KDI Consulting Ltd. The panel discuss project management and working with difficult personalities. They discuss techniques to help deal with trauma in the workplace, such as having a good mentor. Kayleigh hails from the North East and doesn't mince her words, she advises the panel on her experience in the workplace and her success with therapeutic solutions such as the Havening technique. Kayleigh spends large amounts of time on customer sites across the UK and so she devised a...
2023-04-2628 minWomen In ERPLIVE from IFS for International Women's day. #embraceequity (Feat. Emma Chambers, NATS)For International Womens Day 2023 Abi & Steph hosted a live recording of WERP for Linkedin at the IFS UK Head office. The WERP co-hosts were joined by Emma Chambers, Head of NATS Integrated Business Systems (NIBS), UKISUG Director and co-chair, SAP S/4HANA an Women in SAP SIG's. NATS is the UK's leading provider of air traffic control services. In a typical year pre-Covid, they handle over 2.5 million flights and 250 million passengers traveling over the UK and across the North Atlantic. If you’ve been a passenger on a commercial aircraft flying in UK airspace then it's highly likely that th...
2023-03-2849 minWomen In ERPKnowing your worth (Feat. Fiona Warburg, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water)On the third episode of series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by SAP Centre of Excellence Manager, Fiona Warburg from Dwr Cymru, Welsh Water. The panel discuss their experience of gender pay disparity and why it is still an unconscious bias within the industry. Fiona tells the panel how she found her path into ERP, following in her fathers footsteps from Accountancy to coding within SAP. They discuss the trials and tribulations of being a minority and the conscious effort Fiona makes to help to improve the diversity within her own organisation and the wider ERP network. The panel...
2023-02-2833 minWomen In ERPAttracting more women into ERP (Feat. Emily Hunter, Cubiq)On the second episode of Series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by senior IFS recruitment consultant, Emily Hunter, from Cubiq. The panel has an in-depth exploration into the world of ERP recruitment, dispelling the myths around recruiters and recruitment. Emily advises how, out of all the candidates she has placed in recent months within ERP, only 20% were women. The women in ERP discuss how we can improve this figure and help promote ERP as a credible career path for young women and girls in order to fill the current skills deficit. We discuss how to get your CV into...
2023-02-1425 minWomen In ERPFrom The Valleys to SVP (Feat Anwen Robinson, Infor)In the first episode of Series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by a female icon in ERP, Anwen Robinson, UK & Ireland GM & SVP at Infor. The panel hears all about how Anwen climbed her way to the top, facing adversity and stereotyping along the way but brushing it off to continue her focused assault. Anwen is incredibly open and honest with the panel, giving us an exclusive insight into her world as a working single mum and SVP of one of the largest ERP Vendors globally. The panel discusses mum guilt, the importance of asking for help, the employment tapestry...
2023-01-3136 min
The Growth BusinessWomen in ERP with Abigail AllmanJust 19% of jobs in technology are taken by women – so how can we persuade more women to get involved and feel more supported in the sector? Abigail Allman chief marketing officer and director at ERP Dynamics has just set up Women in ERP – a LinkedIn support group and podcast.In this episode of The Growth Business Lucy and Abigail chat about how to support women in technology from quiet quitting to supporting parents. Enjoy!LinkIn with Abigail Allman here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailallman/)Find the Women in ERP page and podcast here (https://www.linkedin.com/company/womeninerp/)Find...
2022-08-2822 min
Women In ERPMaking ERP Technology more diverse, inclusive and accessible. ( Feat Davina Webb, Dynavics Ltd.)In the tenth and final episode for series one of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Davina Webb, Lead Functional Consultant for Dynavics. The panel discuss low diversity in IT roles and possible solutions to make tech more inclusive for the black community. Davina tells her story of growing up in a predominantly white community to then progressing to the top of a predominantly white career sector. Davina continues to defies convention through continual education and inspiringly made the transition from industry to technology by self teaching. Davina is an incredible black woman in technology, a powerhouse who's paving...
2022-08-1527 min
Women In ERPSeven degrees of separation (feat. Chris Gabriel, Sapphire Systems)In the ninth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by their first male guest, Chris Gabriel, Chief Strategy Officer for Sapphire Systems. The panel discuss the power of ERP, how improving systems impacts upon most aspects of our everyday lives. Chris has a unique and inspirational way of approaching work by linking everything he does back to his mum, Jean, who is living with dementia. The panel discuss system improvements, the impact of streamlining processes, utilising key pieces of ancillary technology and the road to true sustainability for ERP users. This episode is light hearted, inspirational and informative with...
2022-07-0735 min
Women In ERPLiving through the Ukrainian war (feat. Olga Tuchina, KnubiSoft)In the eight episode of Women in ERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Ukrainian national and resident Olga Tuchina from Knubisoft. The panel discuss life before and after the invasion of Ukraine. Olga gives a harrowing tale of how she escaped Kharkiv with her friends, family and colleagues through a strong support network and the incredible Ukrainian community. Remaining in Ukraine, Olga and her team at Knubisoft are helping at the front line with support and donations whilst still working to rebuild their country. Incredible listen, a story told directly from a resident in the Ukraine and not one to...
2022-06-0839 min
Women In ERPTransitioning in a male dominant industry (feat.Amanda McKay, AWE)In the seventh episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Amanda McKay, Director of Quality at AWE. The panel discuss the process and impact of transitioning from male to female when working in a male dominant industry. Amanda gives a very honest account of her own experience of transitioning, hiding her true self, choosing masculine roles throughout her career and suffering in silence. From white privileged male to female on the receiving end of conscious and unconscious biases, becoming Amanda tells the true story of a bold and strong woman who found her courage to come out after many...
2022-05-1000 min
Women In ERPRising through the ranks (feat. Infor)In the sixth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Melissa Dickens, Infor's Senior Account Manager. The panel discuss Melissa's pioneering journey through male dominated corporate ranks, key relationships built with male allies in the workplace and the importance of learning to be agile and innovative in ERP for the Food and Beverage sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2524 min
Women In ERPRelationships Matter (feat. Caroline Capper)In the fifth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are discussing what it takes to become a successful independent ERP consultant. Joined by successful IFS consultant and owner of Cornerstone Consulting Solutions, Caroline Capper. The panel discuss the importance of having a trusted professional and personal support network, Carolines journey from Rio to Entreprenuership, successful remote working on major projects and how to break female stereotypes when it comes to being the main breadwinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-0627 min
Women In ERPProfessional Mentoring (feat. Boomi)In the fourth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are discussing the importance of professional mentoring. Ashley Colquhoun and Gemma Coupland from Boomi join the panel to talk about the value of mentoring across career stages and sectors , learning by example and the importance of bringing your vulnerabilities to work in order to support others to grow. The panel gets to grips with the power of Boomi and how to create integrated experiences by bridging the gap between legacy ERP and modern cloud applications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-2341 min
Women In ERPInternational Women's Day #breakthebiasIn the third instalment of WERP, Abi & Steph are celebrating International Women's Day. Discussing conscious vs unconscious biases, inequality in the boardroom and the gender pay gap. Find out how to encourage change within your organisation and discover the top female trailblazers to follow within ERP. #breakthebias Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-0824 min
Women In ERPProfile Elevation (feat. Em Lovs)In the 2nd Episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are discussing social networking. Network Marketing guru Em Lovs joins the panel to advise listeners on how to elevate their online social presence. Learn how to leverage your LinkedIn, ditch the mum guilt and project your personality to increase your online social presence. Steph and Abi explore the immediate impact and future possibilities of personalised ERP systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-2345 min
Women In ERPMeet the HostsIn the first episode of Women in ERP you'll get to know your hosts, Abi & Steph. They discuss everything from being a wild child to attempting to juggle the worklife balance. Learn how to beat the bully, get involved in promoting STEM for girls and women and explore Cloud vs On premise ERP systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-0949 min