Enterprising Women of the Year

The Acropolis: A Timeless Marvel of Ancient Greece

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Zendaya Coleman: The Head-turner Talent

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Women Of The Year

Sonia Zarbatany

Illuminating Paths In The Landscape Of Personal Development

FROM EDITOR’S DESK

“As women achieve power, the barriers will fall.As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it.”

- Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Leading the Charge!

Dearreaders,

WelcometotheEnterprisingWomenoftheYearissueofCIOWomenMagazine!

Inthisedition,wecelebratetheremarkableachievementsofwomenleaderswhoareshapingthefutureoftechnology.These enterprisingindividualsareshatteringglassceilings,drivinginnovation,andinspiringthenextgenerationofITprofessionals.

Thetechindustryhastraditionallybeenamale-dominatedfield.However,thelandscapeisrapidlychanging.Womenare makingsignificantstridesineverysectorofIT,fromcybersecurityandcloudcomputingtoartificialintelligenceandmachine learning.

Thewomenfeaturedinthisissuearenotjustsuccessful;theyarepioneers.Theyareredefiningwhatitmeanstobealeaderin tech.Theyarepassionate,driven,andcommittedtomakingapositiveimpactontheworld.

Throughtheirinsightfulinterviews,you’llgainvaluableinsightsintotheircareerjourneys,thechallengesthey’veovercome, andthestrategiesthey’veusedtoachievesuccess.

WeareparticularlyexcitedtoshowcasethestoryofSoniaZarbatony,thepowerhousebehindthegloballyrecognizedbrand CoachSonia.Withamultifacetedapproachencompassingmindset,body,relationships,andbusiness,Soniatranscends conventionalcoachingboundaries.Asmanyseekherguidance,Soniacontinuestoelevatetheindustry,leavinganindelible markonthejourneytowardself-discoveryandsuccess.

HerjourneyisnotonlyinspiringbutalsooffersvaluablelessonsforaspiringITprofessionals,bothwomenandmen.

Thisissuealsofeaturesthought-provokingarticlesonavarietyoftopicsrelevanttowomen.Webelievethatbyamplifyingthe voicesoftheseenterprisingwomen,wecaninspireotherstopursuecareersintechnologyandhelpcreateamoreequitableand innovativetechindustryforall.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. We hope you are as inspired by these remarkable women as we are!

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10 First Lady Women

Zendaya Coleman: The Headturner Talent

30 Monuments

TheAcropolis:ATimeless Marvel ofAncient Greece

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Ethical Decision Making

Navigating the Moral Maze

Knowngloballyforherrolesinblockbustermovieslike Spider-ManandDune,Zendayaisawomanofmany talents.HerfullnameisZendaya MareeStoermer Coleman,wasbornon1stSeptember1996.

ZendayaMareeStoermerColeman,globallyknownbyher firstnameZendaya,wasbornon1stSeptember1996.Born toparentsintheteachingprofession,studiesweretaken seriouslyathome.TheAmericanactressandsingerstarted practicingartatayoungage.ShestartedbylearningHula, aHawaiiandanceformattheAcademyofHawaiianArts andDance.Shewasinadancetroupethen,calledthe FutureShockOakland,ahip-hopdancetroupe.In2010,she

baggedtheroleofRaqueloneoftheleadcharactersinthe DisneyChannel’sShakeItUp,acomedyseries.In2011, shereleasedherfirstsingle“SwagitOut”andherfirst album,Zendayain2013.Itfeaturedthehitsong“Replay”. Shestartedgettingcontinuouslyworkafterit.

Bydoingbothsingingandacting,Zendayacreatedafan baseofherownandshepublishedabooktitled“Between UandMe:HowtoRockYourTweenYearswithStyleand Confidence”(2013),whichshewroteforherpreteenfans. Animportantpartofthewell-knownSpidermanseriesshe featuredasMichelleJones(MJ).Thismarkedacrucial increaseinhercareergraphandfame.

Whenwesayafashionmonger,wemeanit.Zendaya'slooksatthered-carpet eventsmakeherstandout.Herfinesenseofred-carpetdressingcanbeseen bythelookswe'vewitnessedtillnow.Carryingherselfwitheaseand charismashe’satruehead-turner.ShewasgiventheCFDAFashionIcon AwardonNovember10,2021.Postreceivingthishonorsheenteredthe leagueofJenniferLopez,NaomiCampbell,Beyoncé,DavidBowie,and, LadyGaga.Shewastheyoungestpersontoreceivethisawardatthe ageof25.Zendayahasbecomeahouseholdnameandarole modelforinfinitefansacrosstheglobe.

1. ZendayalovestheHarryPotterSeries.Sheisadie-hardfanofHarryPotter andsaysshewatchesonemovieofiteachday

2. ShewasshywheninKindergartenandhadtorepeattheyeartoimprove hersocialskills.

3. Hercareerbeganwhileshewasstillakid.Asachildmodel,sheworked forbigbrandslikeMacy’s,OldNavy,andMervyn’s.

4. Shegotinterestedintheatrewhileinschoolandauditionedfortheleadrole intheplayJamesandtheGiantPeach.Butshegotthenon-speakingpart.

5. Inherchildhood,Zendayawitnessedwhatgoesoninaslaughterhouseand shiftedtobeingavegetarian.

6. LawRoach,thecelebritystylististhebrainbehindherglamorousred carpetlooks.ZendayametRoachwhenshewasjust14butthebondlasted strongformorethanadecade.

7. In2010,shelandedherbreak-outroleinDisney’sShakeItUpasRocky Blue.

8. At17,ZendayarequestedtobeaproduceronKCUndercoverandgotit. Shespomtaneouslygotinvolvedintheshow’sdirectionparttoo.

9. Zendayamethernowboyfriend,TomHollandwhileshootingforSpidermanin2016.Therumorsstartedin2017andtheyconfirmedtheir relationshipin2021.

10. She’salsooneoftheexecutiveproducersforEuphoriaandcontributedto theshow’smusicalscore.

1. Frenemies(2012):ProducedbyDisney,thisteencomedywasthe firstroleZendayastarredin.

2. SpaceJam:ANewLegacy(2021):Oneoffourmoviesreleasedin 2021alongsideZendaya,live-action/animatedSpaceJam:ANew LegacydirectedbyMalcolmD.Leeservedasthelong-awaited awaitedsequeltotheoriginalSpaceJamreleasedin1996.Nother firstvoiceoverbutZendayastarsasthevoiceofLolaBunny.

3. SmallFoot(2018):Thisoneisconsideredhermostpromising animatedmovietodate.ZendayastarredinSmallFoot.Itisan animatedmusicalcomedywhereasmallcommunityofYeti stumblesuponahuman,afterhavingbelievedtheirexistencewasa myth,foralongtime.

4. MalcolmandMarie(2021):Zendayastarredinthetitularroleof MarieinNetflix’sMalcolmandMariewithco-starJohnDavid Washington.Picturedinablackandwhiteformatthemoviefocuses entirelyonthesetwocharacters.Thecoupleisshownreturning fromMalcolm’smoviepremiereonlytodealwithcatastrophic truthsaboutoneanother.

5. Dune(2021):AsmallrolebutZendaya’spresenceisfeltimportant inthemovie.HercharacterChaniisTimotheeChalamet’slove interestinthemovie.Themovieisatwo-partscience-fiction blockbusterdirectedbyDenisVilleneuve.Herperformancewas laudedbytheaudienceandpeopleareexcitedtoseetherepriseher role.

6. TheGreatest Showman (2017):Oneof Zendaya’sbiggestbox officehits,TheGreatest Showmanhasstarcelebs likeHughJackman,Michelle Williams,andZacEfronina moviethat chroniclestherise ofP.T.Barnumand hiscircus.

7. DuckDuckGoose(2018):Againavoice-overstint,Duck DuckGooseisaNetflixanimatedfilm.Zendayahasvoiced Chi,aducklingthatissavedbyPeng,voicedbyJeff Gaffigan.Thismoviewasmadeinacollaborativeeffort betweentheUnitedStatesandChina.Itwasreleased theatricallyandgotarevenueof$5million.

Zendayadoesalotofcharityworkfortheunderprivileged. Shehascollaboratedwithvariousfellowartiststosupport variouscauses.Shetriesherlevelbesttoraisemoneyby doingeventsanddonatingthemoneytocharity

1.ToysforTots:

OntheoccasionofChristmas,everyyear,sheteamsup withMadisonPettistosupporttheToysforTotseffort.The charitydistributestoystounderprivilegedchildren.

2.OperationSmile:

Thisisanorganizationthathelpsinthetreatmentof childrenwhoarebornwithcleftlipsandcleftpalates.On October21,2022,sheperformedattheLosAngelesSports Arena.TheshowbenefitedOperationSmile.Sheeven tooktosocialmediaandwrotealovingmessageforthe attendingaudience.Inthepost,shementionedtheevent beingacharityeffortandremindedpeopletoattendthe same.

3.ConvoyofHope:

AhurricanenamedSandydestroyedtheeastcoastofthe UnitedStatesinSeptember2012.Costlydamages occurredandresidentshadtosurvivefordayswithout electricity.OnOctober29th,2012,Zendayaannounced thatshehadcollaboratedwiththeteamofConvoyofHope toraise$10milliontohelptheEastCoastresidentscope withthelosssuffered.

4.DonateMyDress:

Zendaya,andherbestfriend,BellaThorne,collaborated withtheorganization,DonateMyDress,tohelpeverygirl haveapromnight.Theydonatedpromorspecialoccasion dresses,accessories,bags,andshoesthroughdonations fromothergirlswhodonatedtheiroldpromitems.

Illuminating Paths In e Landscape Of Personal Development Sonia Zarbatany

Thepersonaldevelopmentandcoachingindustry

haveemergedasdynamicarenaswhere individualsseektransformativeexperiencesto enhancevariousaspectsoftheirlives.Thisevolving landscapeencompassesawidearrayofdisciplines, includingmindsetcoaching,businessstrategy,personal branding,andholisticwell-being.Asmorepeople recognizetheprofoundimpactofintentionalpersonal growth,thisindustrycontinuestoflourish,offering diverseavenuesforindividualstounlocktheirpotential andleadfulfillinglives.

AmongthetrailblazersinthislandscapestandsSonia Zarbatany,thepowerhousebehindthegloballyrecognized brandCoachSonia.Regardedasoneoftheenterprising womenmakingwavesintheindustry,Soniabrings magneticenergyandunparalleledexpertisetohercoaching endeavors.Withamultifacetedapproachencompassing mindset,body,relationships,andbusiness,Soniatranscends conventionalcoachingboundaries.Asmanyseekher guidance,Soniacontinuestoelevatetheindustry,leaving anindeliblemarkonthejourneytowardself-discoveryand success.

PioneeringTransformationwithCoachSonia

HailingfromMontreal,Canada,Soniaisaluminaryinthe coachingrealm—renownedasaninternationalspeaker,life coach,businessstrategist,andpersonalbrandingexpert.Her influenceextendsworldwide,ignitingthedriveforpersonaland professionalexcellence.Soniaisnotjustacoach;she’sa dynamicforce.Herunparalleledexpertiseinpersonalbranding, businessstrategy,andwealthcreationpositionsherasaleading industryauthority.Asathrivingentrepreneur,shehassteered multipleventurestoeight-figuresuccess,guidingclientsto exceedtheirloftiestaspirations.

Animpactful,mission-drivenleader,Soniaaimstounlock potentialglobally.Settingherselfapartisa360-degreecoaching approach,addressingmindset,body,relationships,andbusiness. ThroughCoachSonia’sevents,retreats,onlineprograms,and privatesessions,sheempowersthousandstounlocktheir potential,achievingunprecedentedsuccess.

Sonia’smagneticenergyandpotenttoolshavereshapedthe coachinglandscape.Whileexpandingglobally,sheremains groundedanddedicatedtoupliftingthosearoundher.Overthe pastdecade,shehasguidedhertribetoshatterlimitingbeliefs, rewirethinkingpatterns,andcultivatetheskillsneededfor extraordinarysuccess.Asamother,wife,andentrepreneur,she isfueledbyfourpillars:Impact,Family/Tribe,Fun/Experience, andLove/Connection.

FromPursuingDreamstoEmpoweringLives

SonialeftherCanadianrootsandfamilybusinessat23tochase herdreamintheentertainmentworld.Afterimmersingherself inthevibrantsceneofLosAngelesforseveralyears,shefound herselfyearningformore.

Pursuingpersonaldevelopmentandcoaching,Soniaunderwent extensivetraining,includingLandmarkedu,masteryinNLP, andmentorshipfromthelikesofTonyRobbins.Masteringher mindsetandseizingcontrolofherlifebecameherforte.The nextlogicalstepwasevident—sheaspiredtoimpacttheworld byempoweringotherstolivetheirbestlives,drawingfromher newfoundknowledge.

At25,SoniatookthestageinLasVegasforherfirsteventand realizedshehaddiscoveredherlife’spurpose.Overtheyears, shedelveddeepintodismantlinglimitingbeliefs,profound reprogramming,cultivatinglastinghabits,andfostering meaningfulrelationships.Hercoachingbusinessemerged, guidingclientsinscalingtheirenterpriseswhileachievinga harmoniouswork-lifebalance.

Family,relationships,self-discovery,andbusiness masterytookcenterstageinSonia’stalksand coachingendeavors.Asaresult,shebecameamaster atleadingbyexample,livinganepiclifefilledwith meaningandpurposealongsideherlovedones. Dedicatedtohelpingothersachievethesame,Sonia valueshercommunity,tribe,andclientsasherutmost treasures,whollycommittedtotheirsuccessand happiness.Forthoseseekingtobreakthrough negativityandself-doubttounlocktheirgreaterlife purpose,Soniainvitesthemtobecoached.Together, shepromisestoreframemindsets,pivotactions,and openepiclives.

PersonalizedCoachingPrograms

Explorethetailoredcoachingprogramsandlive eventscuratedbySonia,offeringpersonalized journeystoigniteprofoundchangeinindividuals.

• REVOLUTIONIZEYOURINFLUENCE: THEAIDRIVENPERSONALBRAND(in bothFrenchandEnglish)

The"AI-DrivenPersonalBrand"90-dayprogramisa groundbreakingcoursedesignedforservicebusiness professionalsseekingtoelevatetheirpersonalbrand usingthepowerofArtificialIntelligence(AI).In today'smarket,whereAIplaysapivotalrolein shapingbusinessstrategiesandonlinepresence, understandingandleveragingAItechnologiesis crucial.Thiscourseprovidesthe'cheatcodes'to masteringAItools,enablingyoutoscaleyour personalbrandefficiently.Withafocusonboth technicalandpracticalskills,theprogramensuresthat participantsgaincomprehensiveknowledgeand hands-onexperience.Bytheendofthecourse,you'll beequippedtoamplifyyourbusiness'sonlineimpact, positioningyourselfasaleaderinyourindustry.This programisnotjustalearningexperience;it'san essentialstepforanyoneaimingtomakeasignificant markinthedigitalworldwiththeirservicebusiness.

Agroundbreakingjourneytorevolutionizeyour personalbrandusingthepowerofartificial intelligence.Weshareinnovativestrategiesto leverageAItechnologyforcontentcreation,audience engagement,andbrandpositioning.Thisisthe PersonalBrandingAIQuantumLeapwe’vebeen waitingfor!ThisprogramisofferedbothinFrench andEnglish!

TRIBE48

"Tribe48"offersanunparalleled48-hourretreatexperience, meticulouslycraftedtotransformyourpersonalbrand.Thisis morethanjustaworkshop;it'sajourneyovertwodays,guiding youthroughtheintricaciesofpersonalbranding,content creation,andsocialmediamastery You'lllearnwhattopost, howtopost,andthebestpracticestomakeeachpostcount. Tribe48isacomprehensive,globally-heldworkshop,designed tocatapultyourpersonalbrandingtounprecedentedlevels.As youengagewithexpertsandpeers,you'lluncovereffective strategiestoharnesssocialmediaplatforms,magnifyingyour influenceandexpandingyourvisibility Thisretreatprovides notonlytheoreticalinsightsbutalsohands-onexperience, empoweringyoutocraftcontentthattrulyresonateswithyour audience.JoinusatTribe48,andembarkonatransformative journeytoscaleyoursocialmediapresenceandcreatea personalbrandthatstandsoutandspeaksvolumes.

TheCoachSoniaMediaEliteLaunchFormulaoffersa comprehensive,full-servicepackagethatistheultimate solutionforyouronline7figureonline-programlaunchneeds. This"doneforyou"model,craftedwithmeticulousattentionto detail,manageseveryaspectofyouronlinebrand,service,or programlaunch.UndertheguidanceofCoachSonia,our agencyprovidesanall-encompassingconsultancyservice, focusingdeeplyonstrategydevelopmenttotransformyour launchintoasignificantmilestoneinyourbrand'sjourney We thentransitionintomarketingimplementation,utilizingthe latesttoolsandtrendstomaximizeyourreachandimpact.What trulysetstheEliteLaunchFormulaapartisourunwavering commitmenttoeaseandexcellence.Ourclientsarerelieved fromthecomplexitiesofthelaunchprocess,enablingthemto concentrateontheirstrengthsandexpertisewhilewehandlethe rest.

HowtoBuild&MonetizeYourPersonalBrand

EliteYearArchitect

• Anonline,self-pacedcoursethatrevolutionizestraditional goal-setting.

• Guidesyouthroughacomprehensivelifeauditacrossfive keylifecategories,helpingyouforgeavivid,actionable visionforyouryear

• Providespracticaltoolsandtrackers,personalizedroutines, andstrategiestobuildanunstoppablemindset.

• AvailableinFrenchandEnglish.

• Bytheendofthisprogram,you'llhaveaclearroadmap andthehabitstoachieveyourmostambitiousgoals,setting thestageforayearofunparalleledsuccess.

• Aspartofthisprogram,you'llreceive:

• Comprehensivetrackersandtoolstomonitoryour progress

• Personalizedroutinestoembedwinninghabitsinto youreverydaylife

• Strategiestobuildandmaintainanunstoppable mindset

EliteInstagramMastery:LeveragingInstagramfor BusinessSuccess

• "EliteInstagramMastery"isanonline,self-paced courseavailableinFrenchandEnglish,ledby expertSonia,focusingonleveragingInstagramfor businessandpersonalbranding.

• Thecoursecoverssettingupandoptimizingyour Instagramaccount,branding,audienceconversion, andleveragingAItoolsforcontentcreation.

• Itisdesignedforcreators,brands,andindividuals aimingtomaketheirmarkonInstagramandturn theirpresenceintotangiblesuccess.

• Keytakeawaysincludebrandingsecretstomake yourprofilestandout,strategiestosellandconvert youraudienceintoloyalsuperfans,andinsights intothelatestAItoolsforplanningandcreating compellingcontent.

KeytakeawaysfromEliteInstaBrandMastery include:

• Brandingsecretstomakeyourprofilestandout

• Strategiestosellandconvertyouraudienceinto loyalsuperfans

• InsightsintothelatestA.Itoolsforplanningand creatingcompellingcontent

EliteAI-DrivenPersonalBrandMasterclassoffersa transformativeonlinecoursedesignedforservice businessprofessionalsseekingtoenhancetheir personalbrandingusingAI.AvailableinbothFrench andEnglish,thecourseempowersparticipantswith practicalinsightsandtechnicalexpertisetoleverageAI toolsforinnovativecontentcreation,audience engagement,andstrategicbrandpositioning.Key featuresincludeanAI-drivensystemforIdeation, Research,Creation,andDistributionofcontent,aswell asstrategiesforutilizingAItoenhancepersonalbrand andindustrypositioning.

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With a community of over 15,000 students, Sonia’s courses have become a cornerstone for those looking to launch or pivot their businesses, enhance relationships, or shape the desired lifestyle.

EliteLaunchAcceleratorisanintensive8-weekgroup coachingprogramtailoredtoguideentrepreneursthrough launchingandscalingonlineprograms.Pricedat5Kand offeredinFrenchandEnglish,itincludesweekly masterclassesandofficehourscoveringstrategy development,operationalplanning,marketing,sales training,andcommunitybuilding.Theprogramculminates inadetailedlaunchstrategyand30-minutesupportsession duringthelaunchphase,equippingentrepreneurswiththe confidenceandtoolsforsuccessinthedigitalspace.

Elite3-DayLaunchMasteryisanexclusivein-person intensivecourseheldinMontreal,availableinFrenchand English.Pricedat9Kandlimitedto15participants,it offerspersonalizedcoachingfromCoachSoniaandher team,coveringstrategicplanning,operations,marketing, offeroptimization,salestechniques,andcommunity engagement.Participantsengageina'chooseyourown journey'stylemasterclassoverthreeintensivedays,witha uniquefeaturebeingacontentcreationdayina professionalstudio.

EliteLaunchFormulaisacomprehensive'doneforyou' packagedesignedforseven-figuresuccessinlaunching onlineprograms.Pricedat9K,itencompassesstrategic planning,marketingimplementation,andexecution tailoredtothebrand'suniqueneeds.UnderCoachSonia's guidance,theteamhandleseverydetail,allowingclientsto focusontheirexpertisewhileexecutingasophisticated digitalmarketingstrategy.

EliteInnerCircleMastermindisaninvitation-only experienceforinfluentialwomenleadersand entrepreneurs.Membersenjoymoney-can't-buy experiences,globalexpertcalls,bespokeone-on-one sessions,andtwoextraordinaryretreatsannually,fostering groundbreakingideasandcollaborations.Thisprogram transcendstraditionalmasterminds,providinganexusof creativity,influence,andleadership,shapingthefutureof businessandinnovationthroughthepoweroffemale leadership.

Voices of Transformation

Manyvoicesresonatewithgratitudeandtransformation,offeringheartfelttestimonialsthatunderscore Sonia’sprofoundinfluence.

Kim Wright’s Success

Kim acknowledges Sonia’s unique ability to uncover and address the core issues hindering personal and entrepreneurial growth. Through Sonia’s guidance, Kim successfully recalibrated her life and business, recognizing the interconnectedness of personal and professional challenges. Together, they forged a new blueprint, navigating through challenges with honesty, humor, and Sonia’s profound knowledge.

Amy Aloe’s Reflection

Amy expresses profound gratitude after completing Sonia’s 30day mindset course, emphasizing its transformative impact on her life. She credits Sonia for providing the necessary push to join the course and highlights the newfound tools that empower her to implement positive changes. Amy’s candid sharing unveils her journey towards clearing and resetting, acknowledging the course’s role in unraveling personal stories and confronting fears of failure.

Désirée Gauthier’s Testimony

Désirée goes beyond mere praise, stating clearly that Sonia changed her life. Engaging in coaching with Sonia in 2018, Désirée attributes the unprecedented growth of her outerwear brand to Sonia’s guidance. From building a personal brand to pricing products for wholesale, Sonia empowered Désirée to scale successfully. Désirée credits Sonia with a transformative shift in mindset, enabling her to believe in herself and her business. She enthusiastically recommends Sonia to anyone building a business or personal brand, emphasizing the daily impact of Sonia’s teachings.

JoinSonia’stribeandbuckleupforawildridetowardsgreatness,whereyou’lldiscoverhowtounlockyourmindand potentialtoliveyourmostimpactful,fulfillinglife.FollowherjourneyonInstagram@soniazarbatanyandfindthepowerful forcethatisCoachSonia.

TransformativeInternationalSpeaker

Renownedasanenthusiastic,high-energy,andtransformative speaker,Soniacaptivatesaudienceswithherhigh-valuetips andstrategies,leavingalastingimpactfromthemomentshe stepsontothestage.

Asamotheroftwo,stepmotherofthree,andawomanwho hasnavigatedstruggles,impostersyndrome,andthe challengesofmovingbetweencountriesinsearchofpurpose, Soniabringsauniqueauthenticitytoherpresentations.Her opennessandvulnerabilityinsharingpersonalstrugglesand lifelessonssetherapart,creatingagenuineconnectionwith herlisteners.

Fromhersuccessesincorporateandentrepreneurialventures, Soniahasadistinctiveabilitytoresonatewithdiversebusiness audiences.Withoveradecadeofexperienceasalifecoach, sheeffortlesslyconnectswithandinspiresmanylisteners. WhetherspeakinginFrenchorEnglish,herauthenticdelivery seekstoempower,encourage,andenableheraudienceto createandliveinharmonywiththeirgoalsanddesires.Sheis amasteratpersonalbranding,socialmediastrategyand monetizingyouroffersonline.Sheteacheshowtolaunchand scaleyourpersonalbrandinallindustriesandhowtoscale youronlineprogramsandoffers.Shespeaksonlifemasteryin everyaspect—beitrelationships,business,body,ormindset. Sonia’sinternationalspeakingengagementsreflecther commitmenttosharingwisdomandfosteringpositive transformationonaglobalscale.

GlobalImpact

• In2018,SoniadeliveredacompellingTEDTalk,where shesharedhigh-valuetipsandstrategies,captivatingthe audiencewithherwealthofinsights.

• AsthekeynotespeakeratNexus2022,Soniaengagedand inspiredtheaudience,ensuringthateverylessonshe impartedresonateddeeply,creatingaprofoundimpact.

• FluentinbothFrenchandEnglish,Soniahassharedher expertiseontheglobalstage,includinganappearanceat AcadémieZérolimite,ParisandQuebecshowcasingher versatilityasaninternationalspeaker.

• Sonia’sspeechattheMalalaeventfocusedoninspiring otherstobalanceworkandfamily,emphasizingcreating extraordinaryexperiencesforpersonalandprofessional fulfillment.

• AtTheWeekendMBAinMiami,Sonia’sspeechesaimed toignitetheaudience’sfullpotentialthroughauthenticity andhardwork,empoweringthemtocraftthelifethey’ve alwaysenvisioned.Soniacontributessignificantlyto personalandprofessionaldevelopmentwitheach speakingengagement.

TransformingMindsandBusinesses

Aspiringindividualsandentrepreneursembarkona transformativejourneythroughSonia’srenownedcourses, wherethemantraisclear: “Today is the day we master your mindset, your business, and your brand together.”

Withacommunityofover15,000students,shehasspoken ononlinestagesofover100kpeopleinthepastyearalone. Shehasasocialplatformofover170konIGand1million monthlyviewers,Sonia’scourseshavebecomea cornerstoneforthoselookingtolaunchorscale their businesses,theirpersonalbrand,launchtheironline programs,enhancerelationships,orshapethedesired lifestyle.TheMasteryPrograms,abest-sellingonline course,providesacomprehensivetrainingsystemto delivertangiblebusinessandbranddevelopmentresults. Thisprogramisidealforachievingpersonaland professionalgoals,featuringauniqueblendofinstructional contentandgroupcoaching.

CROPOLIS A Time

The Acropolis, an iconic symbol of ancient Greece, stands proudly atop a rocky outcrop in the heart of Athens, transcending time and serving as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of its builders. This monumental citadel, perched high above the city, has not only weathered the physical challenges of millennia but has also etched itself indelibly into the cultural and historical tapestry of human civilization. In this article, you will read in detail about the monument and understand few mindblowing facts regarding the same.

What is the Acropolis of Athens?

It is referred to as the highest point within a city. Many ancient Greek cities had their own Acropolis which was used as a citadel on top of the hill. In the classical Greek Era, it was considered a sacred place devoted to the patron Goddess, Athena, and other local heroes. It was at the center of Athen’s religious life for many centuries and became one of the most famous ones during the third century BCE. Athenians defeated the Persians and led the union of Greek city-states which was challenging in the Spartan hegemony of Greece.

Pericles, one of the prominent politicians of his period rmly promoted the idea of the new Acropolis. It would make Athens a city of uncontested greatness and beauty. Athenians completely reshaped the rock of the Acropolis into a place of wonders after spending a legendary amount of money. The famous Parthenon of the Acropolis, the temple of Athena Parthenos, was built at that time along with a series of buildings like the Erechtheion and the Propylaea.

CROPOLIS

imeless Marvel of Ancient Greece

AUNESCOWorldHeritageSite

In1987,theAcropoliswasinscribedasaUNESCOWorld HeritageSite,recognizingitsoutstandinguniversalvalue. Itsinclusioninthisprestigiouslistunderscoresits significancenotonlytoGreecebuttohumanityasawhole. Themonumentcontinuestoattractmillionsofvisitorseach year,drawnbyitshistoricalrichness,architecturalsplendor, andculturalimportance.

EducationalandCulturalHub

Beyonditsroleasatouristattraction,theAcropolishas becomeaneducationalandculturalhub.TheAcropolis Museum,inauguratedin2009,showcasesartifactsfromthe site,includingthosefromtheElginMarbles.Thismodern museumprovidesvisitorswithadeeperunderstandingof thehistoricalandculturalcontextsurroundingthe monument.

CulturalSignificance

Religious Sanctuary: TheAcropoliswasnotusedtobea politicalandadministrativecenter.Itwasasacredsanctuary dedicatedtovariousdeitiesofthecity.Worshippedasa templeandatreasury,theParthenonshowcasedthewealth andpowerofAthenians.Pilgrimsanddevoteeswould ascendtherockyslopestoofferprayersandparticipatein religiousfestivals,creatingavibrantatmosphereofcultural andspiritualsignificance.

Symbol of Democracy: TheAcropolisisintrinsically linkedtothebirthofdemocracyinAthens.Pericles,ina famousfuneraloration,praisedthevirtuesofAthenian democracyandhighlightedthecity'scultural achievements,withthemonumentservingasthe embodimentoftheseideals.Thedemocraticgovernance ofAthensleftanindeliblemarkonWesternpolitical thought,influencingthedevelopmentofmodern democracies.

HistoricalTransformations

RomanandByzantinePeriods:TheAcropolisunderwent modificationstosuitthetastesofitsconquersasthe RomanEmpirestartedexpandingitsinfluence.Thereafter, theParthenonwasconvertedintoaChristianchurchthat wasdedicatedtotheVirginMaryduringtheByzantine period.Thesubsequentcenturieswitnessedfurther transformations,withthemonumentservingvarious purposesunderdifferentrulers.

OttomanRuleandtheVenetianSiege:DuringtheOttoman era,theAcropolisenduredturbulenttimes,andinthe17th century,theVenetiansbesiegedAthens.Itresultedin significantdamagetothemonument.TheParthenon,in particular,sufferedasitwasusedasagunpowderstorage facility,leadingtoacatastrophicexplosion.The subsequentcenturiessawthemonumentinastateof decline,withneglectandmisusetakingatollonits grandeur

5SurprisingFacts AboutTheAcropolisthatMight

CatchYouOffGuard

1.TheAcropolis WasSettledin PrehistoricTimes

Itbecameasignificantcenter duringtheriseoftheMycenean Civilization.Itslargecyclopean wallsmatchtheanaktoron palaceinMycenaeanda settlementonthehill.These wallsarealsoknownas Pelasgianandcanbeseenafter enteringfromthePropylaea.A wellexiststherewhichwasdug duringthetimesofsiege.

2.ThePersiansRazedthe FirstParthenontothe Ground

TheAtheniansdecidedto celebratetheirwinagainstthe PersiansinMarathon(490 BCE)byconstructingagrand templeofAthena.Furthermore, theydisassembledanother temple,Hectambedos(which meansahundredfeet).Later, thePersiansrefusedtosaythe lastwordandin480BCE,King XerxesIofPersiainvaded Greeceagain.TheAthenians decidedtoleavethecitytobeat thePersiansintoanavalbattle andemergedvictorious. However,theypaidahighprice.

3.AnAncientArtGalleryInsidethe Propylaea

ThePropylaeaisoneofthemostbeautiful buildingsoftheAcropolis.Theyusedtobea monumentalentrancetothescaredhillswhich weredesignedbyanarchitectMnesicles.The buildingwasa[artoftheconstructionprogram ofPericlesandittookfiveyearstofinishit.The Propylaeaweremadeoutofhigh-qualitylocal PentelicmarbleandElefsinianlimestonefor partsofthebuilding.Theartgallerywaspublicly availableanditisoneofthemostinteresting storiesofallancientmonumentsintheworld.

4.TheAcropolisWasaColourful Place

TheAncientGreekpeoplelovedcolor andtheirstatueswereofbrightcolor combinationsandthesamething continuedinthecaseoftheirtemples. TheGreekArchitecturewascloserto today’skitschartworkbecausethe ruinsofclassicalantiquitywerewhite. Thesecolorswereobservedbythe nakedeyeandthecuratorsofthe BritishMuseumhadfoundtracesof pigmentontheParthenonmarbles.

5.TheCaryatidsProtecttheTomb ofaMythicalKing

TheCaryatidsoftheErechtheionwere amongthemostelegantsculpturesin thehistoryofart.Theycombined elegancewithfunctionandstayed unique.Today,therearefiveoutofsix Caryatidsexhibitedasfreestanding sculptures.However,theywere originallyservingasfancycolumnsat thePorchoftheMaidensofthe Erectheion.TheCaryatidsarethe maidensofCaraiwhichisatown locatedintheSouthernareaof Greece.TheCaryaiisexceptionally relatedtotheGoddessofArtemis.

3.AnAncientArtGallery InsidethePropylaea

HighlightsofYourvisittothe Acropolis:

Ÿ YoucanexploretheAcropolis andtakeintheremnantsofthis ancientcitadel.

Ÿ Capturestunningsnapshotsof theAtheniancityscape,andpay avisittorenownedtempleslike theParthenon,AthenaNike, andErechtheion.

Ÿ WitnesstheOdeonofHerodes Atticus,hailedasoneofthe world'spremieropen-air theaters.Embarkonyour journeythroughthisglobally acclaimedlandmark,delving intointriguingfactsandstories abouttheAcropolis.

Ÿ UncoverthetraditionalGreek amphitheaterofDionysusand theUNESCOWorldHeritage SiteoftheParthenon.

Ÿ Enhanceyourexperienceby upgradingyourticketto includeadownloadablemobile audioguide,providingaccess totheAcropolisMuseum showcasingartifactslinkedto theAcropolis.

Ÿ Here's a fascinating tidbit: Thetemplesymbolfeaturedon UNESCO'slogorepresentsthe Parthenon.

Ethical Decision Making: Navigating the Moral Maze

Ethicaldecision-makingisafundamentalaspectofhumanbehaviorthatshapesour relationships,societies,andinstitutions.Inaworldwherecomplexdilemmasoftenarise, individualsarefrequentlyconfrontedwiththechallengeofmakingchoicesthatalignwith theirmoralcompass.Thisarticledelvesintotheconceptofethicaldecision-making, exploringitsimportance,keyprinciples,andthefactorsthatinfluencethechoiceswemake invariouscontexts.

UnderstandingEthicalDecisionMaking

Ethicaldecision-makinginvolvestheprocessofevaluatingandchoosingbetweendifferent alternativesinamannerthatisconsistentwithethicalprinciplesandvalues.Itisa cognitiveprocessthatrequiresindividualstoconsidertheconsequencesoftheiractionson themselvesandothers,aswellasthebroaderimpactonsociety Thekeyword“Ethical DecisionMaking”encapsulatestheessenceofthisdeliberateandthoughtfulapproachto decision-making.

ImportanceofEthicalDecisionMaking

BuildingTrust:

Ethicaldecision-makingiscrucialforbuildingandmaintainingtrustinpersonaland professionalrelationships.Whenindividualsconsistentlymakechoicesthatalignwith ethicalstandards,theyestablishareputationforreliabilityandintegrity.

SocialHarmony:

Inabroadersocietalcontext,ethicaldecision-makingcontributestosocialharmony.When individualsandinstitutionsprioritizeethicalconsiderations,itfostersacultureoffairness, justice,andcooperation,leadingtoamorecohesiveandstablecommunity.

Long-TermSuccess:

Organizationsthatprioritizeethicaldecision-makingaremorelikelytoachievelong-term success.Unethicalpracticesmayleadtoshort-termgains,buttheyoftenresultinnegative consequencesthatcanunderminethesustainabilityofbusinessesandinstitutions.

KeyPrinciplesofEthicalDecisionMaking

Autonomy:

Ethicaldecision-makingrespectstheautonomyofindividuals,recognizingtheirright tomakechoicesbasedontheirownvaluesandbeliefs.Itinvolvesconsideringthe perspectivesandpreferencesofallstakeholdersinvolved.

Beneficence:

Afundamentalprincipleinethicaldecision-makingistheconceptofbeneficence–the obligationtopromotewell-beingandactinthebestinterestsofindividualsandsociety. Decisionsthatcontributepositivelytothewelfareofothersareconsideredethically sound.

1.PersonalValues:

Thefoundationofethicaldecision-makingoftenliesinanindividual’spersonalvalues. Thesedeeplyheldbeliefsandprinciplesguideindividualsindeterminingwhatisright orwronginagivensituation.

2.CulturalContext:

Culturalnormsandvaluessignificantlyinfluenceethicaldecision-making.Whatmay beconsideredethicalinoneculturalcontextmaynotbeperceivedthesamewayin another.Recognizingandrespectingculturaldifferencesisessentialinnavigating ethicaldilemmas.

Factors Influencing Ethical Decision Making

3.OrganizationalCulture:

Inaprofessionalsetting,theorganizationalcultureplaysapivotalroleinshaping ethicaldecision-making.Companiesthatprioritizeethicalbehaviorandcultivatea cultureofintegrityaremorelikelytohaveemployeeswhomakeethicalchoices.

4.PeerPressure:

Socialinfluencecanswayindividuals’ethicaldecisions.Peerpressure,whetherin theworkplaceorsocialcircles,canimpactthechoicesindividualsmake.Itiscrucial forindividualstoresistunethicalpressuresandstandfirmintheircommitmentto ethicalprinciples.

5.Consequences:

Anticipatingtheconsequencesofdecisionsisacriticalaspectofethicaldecisionmaking.Evaluatingbothshort-termandlong-termoutcomeshelpsindividualsmake choicesthatalignwiththeirvalueswhileminimizingharmtoothers.

ChallengesinEthicalDecisionMaking

MoralDilemmas:

Ethicaldecision-makingbecomesparticularly challengingwhenindividualsarefacedwithmoral dilemmas–situationswheretwoormoreethical principlescomeintoconflict.Resolvingsuch dilemmasrequirescarefulconsiderationand prioritizationofvalues.

Uncertainty:

Insomesituations,theremaybeuncertaintyabout thepotentialoutcomesofdifferentchoices.This uncertaintycanmakeitdifficultforindividualsto makeethicaldecisionsconfidently.

PressureandStress:

High-pressureenvironments,tightdeadlines,and stressfulconditionscancompromiseindividuals’ abilitytomakeethicaldecisions.Itisessentialto recognizeandmitigatetheseexternalpressuresto maintainethicalstandards.

Conclusion

Inconclusion,ethicaldecision-makingisadynamic andmultifacetedprocessthatshapesthefabricofour societiesandinstitutions.Thekeyword“Ethical DecisionMaking”encapsulatestheessenceofa deliberateandthoughtfulapproachtonavigatingthe moralmazeoflife.

Byunderstandingtheimportanceofethicaldecisionmaking,embracingkeyprinciples,and acknowledgingthefactorsthatinfluenceourchoices, individualscancontributetoamorejust,harmonious, andsustainableworld.Whetherinpersonal relationships,professionalsettings,orbroadersocietal contexts,ethicaldecision-makingremainsa cornerstoneofhumanbehavior,guidingustoward choicesthatreflectoursharedvaluesandaspirations.

FAQs on Ethical Decision Making

What is Ethical Decision Making?

Ethical Decision Making is the process of evaluating and choosing between different alternatives in a manner that is consistent with ethical principles and values. It involves considering the consequences of actions on oneself, others, and society, ensuring choices align with moral standards.

Why is Ethical Decision Making Important?

Ethical Decision Making is crucial for building trust in relationships, fostering social harmony, and contributing to long-term success in both personal and professional spheres. It ensures fairness, justice, and cooperation, creating a positive impact on individuals and communities.

What are the Key Principles of Ethical Decision Making?

The key principles of Ethical Decision Making include autonomy, benecence, and justice. Autonomy respects individuals’ right to make choices based on their values, benecence emphasizes promoting well-being, and justice underscores fair distribution of benets within society.

What Factors Inuence Ethical Decision Making?

Ethical Decision Making is inuenced by personal values, cultural context, organizational culture, peer pressure, and an evaluation of consequences. Individuals navigate ethical dilemmas by considering these factors and striving to make choices that align with their values while minimizing harm.

What Challenges Exist in Ethical Decision Making?

Challenges in Ethical Decision Making include moral dilemmas, uncertainty, and external pressures such as stress and time constraints. Resolving conicts between ethical principles, dealing with uncertainty, and managing external pressures are common challenges individuals face in making ethical decisions.