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Women in Family BusinessMeghan Juday and Marina Vaughan Spitzy: How Women in Power Balance Bias with OpportunityInterview with Meghan Juday, Chair of Ideal Industries Inc., governance advisor, and founder of The Lodis Forum, and Marina Vaughan Spitzy, founder of legacy planning firm, Tecolote Advisory, and fifth-generation family business stakeholder
Whether gender bias exists within the world’s family enterprises has been unequivocally answered.
Yet, despite the gender barriers they face – or possibly because of them – women are amplifying their voices and advocating for themselves within their family enterprises and the male-dominated boardrooms of businesses globally. Many women are actively demanding the change they want to see, and the resources they need to exce...2024-02-1639 min
Women in Family BusinessSacotel ZNSHINE: Leading the Family Business towards SustainabilityA recent report by the International Energy Agency projects that renewable energy will become the largest global source of electricity by 2025 – that’s enough energy to power all of China in 5 years. Considering this revelation, it’s becoming increasingly hard to imagine a time when investing in renewable energy was a gamble, especially in oil-rich regions like the Middle East. Such investment is a prime example of the visionary thinking it takes to transform an unconventional solution into the best way forward.
On this episode of WiFB, Joumana Hosri, CEO of Sacotel ZNSHINE, and a “Visionary Leader of the Yea...2023-03-1624 min
Women in Family BusinessBoards that Complement the Next Generation of Family Business LeadersToday’s businesses face unprecedented uncertainty. Even before 2020’s pandemic fundamentally upended the status quo, disruption was taking the form of new technology, market globalisation, and ageing demographics. Companies have had to change to meet their goals, but have their boards evolved with them? The board room is coming under increasing pressure to prove its value as the traditional business models from which it sprang undergo transformative innovation.
In this episode of WiFB, Meghan Juday, Board Chairman of Ideal Industries, a diversified family-owned business that designs and manufactures products for electrical, lighting, and infrastructure industries, discusses the chall...2023-01-1130 min
Women in Family BusinessManaging Expectations in the Face of AdversityIn its Global Gender Gap Report 2022, the World Economic Forum states that it will take another 132 years before gender pay parity is achieved globally at the current rate of progress. This is the context within which women seek to build their careers and businesses, and for many these challenging professional demands are compounded by expectations at home.
In this episode of WiFB, Naomi George, founder of Optimum, which equips people with the positive mindset and enhanced wellbeing that enables them to thrive, discusses unrealistic expectations and how to manage them. She speaks from experience, offering advice to...2022-10-1122 min
Women in Family BusinessThe Powerful Women of Saudi Arabia’s Family BusinessesKPMG Private Enterprise has famously published numerous studies and thought leadership articles on women in family businesses from across the globe, but none of these publications has looked exclusively at the role of women in Saudi Arabia. Until now! With the number of women in the Kingdom’s workforce increasing over the last decade, and women assuming leadership roles in Saudi companies, many of which are family businesses, their contribution and influence deserved a closer examination.
In this episode of WiFB, Kholoud Mousa, Partner & Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity and Buthainah Albaity, Director Private Enterprise – Family Busi...2022-09-2928 min
Women in Family BusinessObstacles and Opportunities of India’s Women in Family BusinessesIn many ways, the experiences of women in family businesses in India are different from those elsewhere – especially those in the West, which has traditionally been the focus of family business research. And within India itself, the experiences of women in family businesses differ widely based on their social, cultural, economic, institutional, geographical, and generational contexts.
In this episode of WiFB, Nupur Pavan Bang, Associate Director at the Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise, explores the role and status of women in family businesses in India, partially through the lens of her experiences.
Nupur examines th...2022-06-2824 min
Women in Family BusinessThe Case for Community: How the HOLDAL Group Creates ImpactOn this episode of WiFB, Maissa Abou Adal Ghanem, Social Entrepreneur, CSO & Board Member of the HOLDAL Group, discusses how family businesses can build and implement successful ESG agendas that speak to the immediate needs of their community.
Founded in Lebanon in 1947, the HOLDAL Group has embedded IMPACT in their everyday operations. Despite the difficult circumstances in Lebanon’s recent history, the healthcare, beauty, wellbeing, lifestyle and luxury group has managed to prosper while staying true to its core values and “raison d’être”.
Maissa’s experiences with the HOLDAL Group and beyond are proof of the tran...2022-06-0327 min
Women in Family BusinessSustainability Inside-Out: The Case of Van Wijhe VerfFamily businesses around the world are increasingly focused on implementing a sustainability agenda in their often tradition-bound companies. Some have gone further than others by embedding sustainability practices and standards at the very heart of their business model, requiring significant changes to supply chain, governance and organisational culture.
Koninklijke Van Wijhe Verf, currently led by fourth-generation CEO Marlies van Wijhe, is one of these companies. Not only was Van Wijhe Verf the first company in the Netherlands to achieve B Corp status – an accreditation that guarantees performance, accountability, and transparency through ESG metrics – it was the first chem...2022-05-2327 min
Women in Family BusinessHow Family Cohesion Helps Family Enterprises SucceedOn this episode of WiFB, Claudia Astrachan, Head of Governance, Generation6, discusses how to embed cohesion into the culture of a family business, highlighting the importance of doing so in an authentic way that works for the family itself. She considers who should take the responsibility of advocating for family cohesion, as well as contributing factors to its potential erosion.2022-03-2124 min
Women in Family BusinessThe Boss's Chair: Leading the Family Business With ConfidenceOn this episode of WiFB, Ramia is joined by Sara Stern to discuss how gender can affect the overall approach to family business leadership.2022-01-2022 min
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Women in Family BusinessFrom Type-cast to Transformation: The Changing Narrative of Women in Family BusinessesDespite a significant shift in perspectives in the conversation on women in family business, women still face significant challenges when it comes to the roles they are expected to fill.
Even today, women are frequently type-cast in positions that provide emotional support to other family members — chief emotional officer, for example — while positions of greater responsibility or influence are taken by husbands, brothers, or other male family members. And for those women who do ascend to top tier positions within their family firms, an entirely new set of complex hurdles lay before them. But even with these pers...2021-08-1022 minGruppo Donne LeaderWiFB | Dialogo con Beatrice Beleggia - Brosway2021-06-1740 minGruppo Donne LeaderWiFB | Dialogo con Sofia Bordone - Editoriale Domus2021-06-1453 min
Curiosity WeeklyMove Over, CRISPR — New Gene Editing Tech is HereLearn about the RLR gene editing tool; Victorian-era emoji; and why “night shift” screen settings don’t help you sleep.
RLR is a new gene editing tool that's safer and more useful than CRISPR by Cameron Duke
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Women in Family BusinessWomen in Finance and Technology: Advocating for OpportunityThe Family Office is evolving in MENA and taking forms that are significantly different from the traditional construct first used by European industrial families to manage their wealth. Similar to most business and investment endeavours in MENA, it is the specificities unique to the region, its nuances, growth and dynamism that are also shaping the family office space. And it’s those same regional influences that will likely help define the role women play in family offices over the coming decades.
Ekta Tolani is the Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer of Astrolabe Holding and runs the Fa...2021-06-1228 minGruppo Donne LeaderWiFB | Dialogo con Katia Da Ros - Irinox2021-05-1257 minGruppo Donne LeaderWiFB | Dialogo con Fabiana Scavolini - Scavolini2021-03-0156 min
Women in Family BusinessBreaking Past Stereotypes: The Role of Women in Latin American Family BusinessesIn Latin America, family businesses are the predominant economic players. Their sustainability is crucial to national ecosystems, as each family brings unique cultural and economic contributions. However, like any regional cluster, these Latin American business families are subject to prejudice, myths and stereotypes that can limit their potential for growth.
Financial expert Elaine King, CFP® , founder and president of the Family and Money Matters Institute, is no stranger to these myths. As a Latin American woman in a male-dominated industry, she has had to break through many stereotypes to be treated equally as her male counterparts.
2021-02-1728 minGruppo Donne LeaderWiFB | Dialogo con Camilla Lunelli - Ferrari Fratelli Lunelli2021-01-251h 04Gruppo Donne LeaderPresentazione WiFB - Women in Family Business2021-01-2201 min
Women in Family BusinessLetting Go of the Imposter Syndrome: The Changing Role of Women in the Family BusinessBusiness Consulting Resources (BCR) undertake an annual research project on the topic of women in the family business, creating a platform for women to share their personal experiences and shed light on issues that may have previously been overlooked.
Through intimate one-on-one conversations with the participants, a collection of stories of how women in the family business are evolving, learning, adapting and succeeding comes together. For the first time, this year’s study featured male as well as female family business members, focusing on next gens and their perceptions of both their predecessors and their own future in...2020-12-0233 min
Women in Family BusinessThe Prosperity Playbook: Understanding Finances within the Family BusinessFor Mackey McNeill, owning her own business always seemed like the obvious choice. After many successful years of helping companies make better business and financial decisions, her daughter Sarah Grace joined the team, and the mother-daughter duo entered the world of family business. While this transition was not without its hardships, Mackey and Sarah Grace were able to employ introspection, as well as outside tools and advisors, to better understand not only the business but also each other.
Following the success of her own family business, Mackey decided to share her knowledge in a practical and accessible way through...2020-08-2530 min
Women in Family BusinessThe Lasting Effects of the Lockdown: Creating Change Across the GlobeOver the past three months, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many communities, families and businesses. While the global lockdown has presented many challenges, it has also provided an opportunity for reflection on our societal and business structures.
One of the major flaws that the worldwide lockdown has revealed is our dependence on the global supply chain. With minimal access to international products, many businesses have had to rely on increased supply chain localisation, benefiting businesses and communities.
The pandemic has also shed light on inequality in women’s roles, both within the fa...2020-06-2628 min
Women in Family BusinessDaughters Changing the Conversation About SuccessionAfter being traditionally excluded from the succession process, women’s role within the family business is finally changing. This shifting trend coincides with the leadership transition from Baby Boomers to younger generations. The fundamental, generational difference in attitude about gender is helping to fuel this progress; however, as Professor Francesca Maria Cesaroni knows first-hand, obstacles persist.
Full Professor at Italy’s University of Urbino and co-author of “Do dreams always come true? Daughters’ expectations and experience in family business succession”, Professor Cesaroni has interviewed countless women around the world about the challenges of manoeuvrability in their family businesses...2019-11-2223 min
Women in Family BusinessGut Democracy: The Food Politics of FermentationThe path to success was not a linear one for Sharon Flynn. She travelled the world in search of the best fermentation practices for 20 years before returning to Australia, where she committed to putting her newfound knowledge to use. Her first task: re-educating Australians regarding their choice of food.
Sharon’s passion for traditional fermented foods stems from the positive effects on our health her family experienced first-hand. In 2013, she founded The Fermentary to reverse the trend of highly processed food consumption by spreading the concept of “gut democracy” – a term she coined to describe an ideology for impr...2019-09-2724 min
Women in Family BusinessCoaching Leaders Through Empathy and Emotional IntelligenceChristina Foxwell knew something was not quite right; she just could not exactly put her finger on it. After working exhaustively, coaching and training executives in the area of management and leadership skills in Australia, she was not seeing the results she was hoping for.
After a long and comprehensive reflection, it occurred to her that the issue was not related to the trainer or the trainees; it all came down to what the training was focused on. Traditional leadership training was centred around hard skills and a logic-centric approach. What was missing, she determined, was leadership...2019-09-2625 min
Women in Family BusinessEncouraging Mindfulness for a More Inclusive WorkplaceIn today’s technologically advanced and highly distracted world, we have more information available to us than ever before. While this increase in knowledge can be a great advantage, a level of mindfulness is required to let go of past experiences and expectations for the future in order to be fully present in a situation.
Today’s generations are more mindful than previous ones. With greater awareness of diversity, they are more aware of the necessity to modify their behaviours to live together peacefully. Mindfulness is also a useful tool for business leaders to outgrow limitations and crea...2019-09-0625 min
Women in Family BusinessDealing with Toxic Relationships in the WorkplaceThroughout our life, we all inevitably meet someone we don’t get along with. In our private life, we can simply avoid these individuals. However, when toxic relationships seep into the workplace, the situation can become detrimental to the business as a whole. The workplace setting magnifies the details of our relationships. In some cases, existing irritations are emphasised. In other cases, we become disillusioned about a person’s true nature. In either case, our natural instinct is to avoid conflict as much as possible. However, doubling up on communication is the best solution to smooth over complicated relationships, even...2019-08-2025 min
Women in Family BusinessHow to Find Clarity and the Courage to Speak OutAs a family business member, it can sometimes be difficult to find the courage to stand up for what you believe. However, it can be just as complicated to walk away from a difficult situation.
Being brave means more than just having the courage to speak your mind. It means having the courage to believe in a better future, know who you are and be vulnerable with those around you, even if that means stepping outside of your comfort zone.
It is crucial for all family business members to understand their role within the company. However, if that role...2019-08-0121 min
Women in Family BusinessShould I Stay or Should I Go?Episodes of tension between family members are normal and quite common in a family business. However, when stress reaches a certain level, it may be a sign that it’s time to move on. The decision to leave is loaded with emotional baggage, but creating a dialogue that is free of guilt can help ease this decision and its terms. Moving away from the family business does not necessarily imply a blunt end; in some cases, a temporary step back might be all the family needs. A planned break can help bring a sense of clarity and even open up...2019-07-1524 min
Women in Family BusinessDriving a Family Business with Passion and AmbitionPassion and ambition are inextricably intertwined. Passion, our internal drive, is the force that guides our ambition and leads us to meet our goals. These two components are essential for a thriving family business. However, family members must be able to find their own passions and ambitions not only in the business setting but also in their personal lives. The structure of family businesses is changing as women move to the forefront of the workforce, and the next generations of family business leaders are bringing new ideas to the table. It is imperative for family businesses to harness these...2019-07-0327 min
Women in Family BusinessMaking the Glass Ceiling a Thing of the PastMore women are graduating from business schools than ever before and yet, women are still vastly underrepresented in senior leadership positions. Why is this the case and what can be done to close the gap? Helping leaders reach their full potential is a focus area in Janice DiPietro’s work with clients as the Founder and CEO of Exceptional Leaders International (E.L.I), a Boston-based business consulting firm. For more than 30 years, Janice has helped emerging and next-generation family business leaders understand what it takes to successfully navigate the often choppy waters of an evolving family business. E.L...2019-06-2523 min
Women in Family BusinessMaking Room for Love and Emotions in the Family BusinessEvery family business has a foundation of love and values passed on from generation to generation. However, love alone cannot resolve the issues that will inevitably arise from time to time.
Family businesses also need to establish governance frameworks and a shared vision. Women can use their empathy and deep understanding of emotions to keep balance in the family during difficult transitions.
In this episode of our WiFB Conversations, Susanne Bransgrove and Ramia Marielle El Agamy discuss how bringing up the subject of love in a family business context can help resolve conflict and dysfunction.2019-06-0724 min
Women in Family BusinessWiFB MessageOn International Women's Day, the WiFB Community reaches out to men and women everywhere with some inspirational messages on family business.
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Women in Family BusinessLeveraging Empathy in the Introduction of New TechnologiesIntroducing new technology into the family business is not an easy process but one that all businesses have to initiate sooner or later. With their strong empathy and communication skills, women have the ability to facilitate the process and lead the fourth Industrial Revolution. The key to an inclusive and smooth transition lies in developing expertise while asking the right questions on the social impact and unintentional consequences of new technologies.
In this episode of our WiFB Conversations, Amy Katz and Ramia Marielle El Agamy discuss how women can implement new technologies into the family business more...2019-01-1826 min
Women in Family BusinessGrowth Mindset and Personal Branding - How to Avoid Feeling Stuck in a RoleWhen working in a family business, it’s not unusual to become absorbed in one’s role and push personal ambitions aside. Sometimes, this is simply due to the sense of belonging and the natural focus on the greater picture. However, if not addressed, it can lead to resentment and a feeling of being “stuck”. In this episode of our WiFB Conversations, Amy Katz and Ramia Marielle El Agamy discuss the importance of defining one’s own brand and goals to avoid or overcome the feeling of being stuck in a role within the family business.2018-11-1518 min
Women in Family BusinessHow To Approach Finance Without Fears in the Family BusinessFinance is a delicate topic that can sometimes lead to emotionally charged discussions, especially within family businesses. Obtaining access to finance-related information and understanding the information provided are two aspects that can give rise to fears. However, financial literacy, transparency and a bit of planning can go a long way in dissipating these fears. In this episode of our WiFB Conversations, Amy Katz and Ramia Marielle El Agamy discuss some ways to address the fear of finance and avoid conflicts in the family business.2018-10-1921 min
Women in Family BusinessEvolving Roles and Identity in the Family BusinessDefining the role of each family member within a family business is rarely a straightforward process. Identity evolves with time, and roles can be reverse-engineered and adapted based on the person’s skills, interests and, sometimes, the needs of the business. Understanding one’s own motives is a crucial first step towards defining every member’s role and identity. In this episode of our WiFB Conversations, Amy Katz and Ramia Marielle El Agamy discuss the challenges and possible solutions to finding the one’s identity within the family business.2018-10-0922 min
Women in Family BusinessThe Untold Benefits of CoachingThe concept of coaching is continuously evolving to meet changing needs. Despite a growing offer, many businesses still find it hard to turn towards a coach to solve their problems. This is especially true for family businesses, where sharing concerns and problems with non-family members can be more challenging. In this episode of our WiFB Conversations, Amy Katz and Ramia Marielle El Agamy discuss the evolution of coaching and its benefits for family businesses.2018-10-0128 min
Women in Family BusinessHow to Resolve Conflict with Early Detection and Peer SupportConflict is an almost unavoidable part of every family business. If not tackled, unresolved conflict can escalate and damage relationships or even the whole company. But are conflicts always negative, or can they be analysed under a different lens to increase cohesion and take the business to the next level? In this episode of our WiFB Conversations, Amy Katz and Ramia Marielle El Agamy discuss conflict resolution in the family business.2018-09-1923 min
Women in Family BusinessDealing with Emotions in a Leadership PositionIn this episode of our WiFB Conversations, we discuss the role of emotions in leadership positions and the importance of leading by example.2018-08-2524 min
Women in Family BusinessMother and Daughter at Work – The Case of Mackey AdvisorsIn this episode, Amy Katz from Daughters in Charge and Ramia El Agamy from WIFB sat down with Sarah Grace Mohr to discuss her long and often turbulent journey in creating a successful mother-daughter family business.2018-04-2734 min
Women in Family BusinessWhat It's Like To Work With Your SisterIn this episode of our WIFB Conversations, Amy Katz speaks to Farida F. El Agamy, General Manager of Tharawat Family Business Forum and Co-Founder of WIFB, and her sister Ramia Marielle El Agamy about what it's like to work together in the family business, how it changed their relationship, and why they would do it all over again.2018-04-1437 min
Women in Family BusinessEpisode 7: Money, money, money...or notIn this episode of our WIFB Conversations, Amy Katz and Ramia Marielle El Agamy explore the role of Money in the pursuit of a career and recognition in the family business.2018-03-1219 min
Women in Family BusinessInsights' Stories for Women in Family BusinessWith her e-book Women in Family Business, Kim Harland explores the unique experience and perspectives from women who have navigated these often-times choppy waters. Recently WIFB had the opportunity to sit down with Kim to discuss the e-book’s origins, her findings, and whether or not women’s perspectives on the family business experience are similar regardless of culture.2018-02-2316 min
Women in Family BusinessEpisode 3: The Ever-Changing Definition of SuccessIn the third episode of our WIFB Conversations, Amy Katz and Ramia Marielle El Agamy discuss the many different definitions of success and how they are shaped throughout our lives and careers.2017-12-0220 min
Women in Family BusinessEpisode 2: The Changing Dynamics of Sibling RelationshipsIn the second episode of our WIFB Conversations, Amy Katz and Ramia Marielle El Agamy explore what kind of influence sibling relationships can have on the running of a family business and how more women taking on active roles is changing the conversation.2017-10-2619 min
Women in Family BusinessEpisode 1: Why We Have To Talk About Women In Family BusinessIn the first episode of our WIFB Conversations, we explore why it is important to speak about the various visible and invisible roles of women in and around the family enterprise.
This episode of Conversations with Women in Family Business is co-produced with Amy Katz, founder of coaching-business Daughters in Charge.
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www.daughtersincharge.com2017-10-0218 min