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POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE COLUMNS
PAMELA LEONCE
TECHNOLOGY
MAGALIE CHAPOTEAU
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP
GENERATION PI BY
MARK D. DEMERS LEADERSHIP DECODED 2.0
INVESTMENT BY
LUCY CHOW
WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO INSPIRE OTHERS AROUND US BY ANNETTE WHITE
- INDERJIT SINGH
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH
LADY ANITA DUCKWORTH-BRADSHAW POWERHOUSE GLOBAL BRAND PROPAGATOR
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POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG) INTERVIEW AND ARTICLES LUCY CHOW
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INDERJIT SINGH
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PAMELA LEONCE
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ANNETTE WHITE
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MAGALIE CHAPOTEAU
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MARK D. DEMERS
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Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw Powerhouse Global Brand Propagator
Love is in air the writer says, but to us, we see it as an opportunity to serve even better. Love is about service to others. As I mark another year on this planet, I count it a great privilege to have all of you in my life - thank you. We have teamed up with some of the best in various industries to share ideas and opportunities for our growing community. We have commenced a monthly columns on Technology, Leadership, Health and other relative subjects that could help our community to excel in this Year and beyond. I am excited to share with us the powerful articles of Mark D. Demers (Sr. Director of SAS) who has been educating us on matters around Technology, and we have Inderjit Singh who is an all round in Leadership matters. Amongst others who will be sharing ideas on other subjects - we are truly grateful for the contributions of these leaders. This year is a special one because Powerhouse Global Summit/Awards event will be taking place in London, this May - more details can be found at the back of this edition. Thank you for your support since 2018.
Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw
P U B L I S H ER ' S N OT E
'Your dreams are valid" – Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw
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LADY ANITA DUCKWORTH-BRADSHAW PGMAG: Lady Anita, it’s an honour to interview PGMAG: It’s ‘black history’ month in the USA you for this edition of PGMAG.
and the month of love around the world. What are your views on these important
LA: Thank you very much.
celebrations?
PGMAG: I and the entire team of Powerhouse
LA: Well, history has it that the blacks in the USA
Global Magazine congratulates you for adding
have not been treated fairly over time, and they
another year, and for leading this great global
suffer more than other ethnicities in the country.
mission.
However, the blacks are unbreakable, and they are powerful forces in terms of entrepreneurship
LA: Yeah! Another year of growth and learning
and community building. I’m no politician but, I
has just begun for me – thank you for your good
am proud to be a black woman who is making
wishes, and for being part of the mission.
a difference in the world. I pray one day; my brothers and sisters will take their place at the
PGMAG: As a leader, what are some of the keys tables of world powers. to leading a successful team? Talking about love; it simply means being the LA: Leadership position is a place of service –
reason for the smile on some else’s face – service
you become responsible for others.
to humanity. It’s not just about the physical gifts
The first key to leading a successful team is
on 14th February, but the heart to make others
to understand the vision and mission of your
become more than they are.
organisation. Secondly, communicate the vision to your team. And thirdly, understand the
PGMAG: What is your message for world
strength of your team members, and delegate
leaders?
accordingly. Also, create time for nurturing the growth of each member of your team.
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ensuring that the policies and legislations benefit your people. PGMAG: Please tell the world more about Powerhouse Global Magazine and other projects you are working on. LA: PGMAG started in 2018 and since then we have made huge progress in our global work. We have featured Presidents of nations, royals and top leaders from around the world - including multibillionaires. Our core objective is to showcase the brilliance of leaders and aspiring leaders from around the world. We are currently being read in over 100 countries of the world and we just won our first global award as a publishing firm. PGMAG delivers quality contents to her global readership through the partnership of renowned leaders from various industries of human interest. This year we will be holding 3 major events and a few minor ones. The first is the Powerhouse global summit/ awards event taking place on 11th and 12th May 2022 in 6
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it will serve you better by
can be found on www.
recognising their contributions
powerhouseglobalstars.com/
and sacrifices – one day you
event/ PGMAG: In the wake of covid-19, the world was turned upside down within a few months before our eyes. As a global voice, what can be done to mitigate the damages caused by the pandemic?
PGMAG started in 2018 and since then we have made huge progress in our global work. We have featured Presidents of nations, royals and top leaders from around the world - including multibillionaires.
LA: The world need healing
too will become an elder… PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self? LA: You deserve more than others made you feel. Everything is going to be alright as you fearlessly pursue your purpose. Don’t ignore the pattern in the behaviour of
from the effect of the
PGMAG: What is your
others. And it’s okay to love
pandemic. The healing comes
message for the youth?
yourself before others – it’s
from the mind and then the
okay.
body. Global collaboration is
LA: My message for our future
one of the main avenues to
leaders (youth) are:
PGMAG: As a woman of wisdom and strong sense of
recover from the effect of the pandemic. Yes! Global
You owe it to yourself to
owning your voice, we know
collaboration.
become a person of value –
you have so much to share
don’t leave it to the society and
with the world, but we have
social media.
come to the end of today’s
PGMAG: What are the top three books that changed your life? LA: So many book changed my
interview. Thank you for You must work for what
leading this organisation and
you desire – don’t wait for
thank you for time today.
handouts. LA: It’s a joy to have been
life.. 1. The Bible – I am nothing
You are your own ‘first
given this privilege – thank you
without it – absolutely
cheerleader’ – don’t wait for
for being part of the team
nothing.
validation from others before
2. The Five Major Pieces to
becoming more.
link with the world.
the Life Puzzle – Jim Rohn 3. The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz
PGMAG: Please share your
And finally, the elders were there before you arrived, and
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Powerhouse Global Magazine awarded as Ambassador BOOKS FOR PEACE INTERNATIONAL AWARD When you understand the #Assignment and when you consciously work on the #mission #goals Almighty God will make you known in the land. To say that I'm proud of this achievement is an understatement. Powerhouse Global Magazine has now become an "Award Winning" Global publication. #PGMAG got this far because of your support and encouragement - thank you. To my incredible team - especially the lead designer of #PGMAG, thank you for your commitment and dedication to our global mission. To my mentors, teachers, friends and the ones that love this unstoppable warrior (my family), thank you. So, in no distance from now, all roads will be leading to the Powerhouse Global Summit/ Awards event. Now is the time to secure your ticket - I mean today... https://powerhouseglobalstars.com/events/ - Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw CEO/Founder of Powerhouse Global Magazine 8
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INTERVIEW WITH:
LUCY CHOW (LC) PGMAG: Lucy, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita. LC: Thank you! I am so pleased to be asked to share any insights I may have for your audience. PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. LC: I am focused on the innovation space, both in terms of supporting founders and as an investor. I represent the World Business Angels Investment Forum. We are an affiliated partner with the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion. I am the Secretary General, WBAF Global Women Leaders Committee and Investment Committee Chair, WBAF Angel Investment Fund. I give my time to numerous initiatives. I am part of the Solidarity Circle, an Ambassador for Women In Games (WIGJ) and a Board member
the Game: How Esports and Gaming are
of #2022FemaleAngels. Our goal is to have a
Redefining Business, Careers, Education and The
list of 2022 women who are/or want to become
Future.
angel funders by the end of this year. This is because we know that female investors will tend
PGMAG: You are a formidable force in the
to fund start ups founded by women/and or a
world of business, and our research shows a
diverse team of founders.
woman who uses fearless approach in dealing with challenges in order to achieve result. What
Importantly, I am excited to have my book
are the ingredients of becoming a “global voice”
coming out in May. The title says it all. Changing
in the marketplace?
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home, because people were
voice, one needs a platform.
hunkering down with their kids
To be given a platform, you
24/7. Small example, but you
need people around you who are aware of who you are and what you stand for and they are willing to give you air time. That can be speaking at a conference, or writing an OpEd piece, or being interviewed on Television/Radio. I would suggest if anyone ever asks you to speak about causes you believe in, do it. Don’t let the ‘imposter syndrome’ stop you. It may be as simple as speaking to a group of middle school students, but being able to amplify a message to any audience is worthwhile. I started precisely that way. Schools, universities and conferences. Over time, I have been fortunate enough to build a reputation as a subject matter expert in female advocacy,
Don’t fall victim to the imposter syndrome. And importantly, show through your social media that you are open to being asked to speak. Post yourself speaking at certain events and/or specify in your profile that you are open to speaking engagements. yourself speaking at certain events and/or specify in your profile that you are open to speaking engagements. PGMAG: What is your message for business owners who are caught in the web of the pandemic (covid-19)? LC: Honestly, I spent most of my time on webinars during
angel investing and so forth.
COVID advising business
In summary, say yes when
flow. Look at how you can pivot
asked and start honing your messages. Don’t fall victim to the imposter syndrome. And importantly, show through your social media that you are open to being asked to speak. Post
owners to focus on their cash your business online/virtually. I think that is one of the most valuable pieces of advice. For example, a bakery started delivering the ‘ingredients’ with recipes of how to make cakes from the comfort of your
get the idea. Some businesses had to lay off workers, but because we have a portfolio of companies we had invested in, we were able to deploy those laid off workers to another start up that needed staff. This was powerful and a great example of how investors are more valuable than just the money to invest! PGMAG: Please tell us more about your business. LC: My “business “ right now is representing the World Business Angels Investment Forum. Advocacy, if you will. Advocating for more people to think about investing in businesses/start ups. Entrepreneurs are the bedrock of every nations’ economy. Without funding, they never flourish, and economies never grow. Once my book is published, I will spend time on promoting that because again the content is very relevant to investors.
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I will always have some form
work, then the gaming sector
of this. Not sure why. I would
needs to be supported. The
think it’s because I never feel
growth and opportunities is vast. PGMAG: What/who inspired you to become a global investor? LC: Genuinely the most amazing thing about being an investor is the interaction I get to have with entrepreneurs every day. I always say there is nothing more fulfilling than helping someone realise their dream. Founders are the inspiration! PGMAG: A lot of women sabotage their brilliance due to lack of self-esteem. If you were to hold a masterclass for such individuals, what topics would you cover in order to help them re-discover their
I always say there is nothing more fulfilling than helping someone realise their dream. Founders are the inspiration! media that can help you amplify your message. Most of us are not natural public speakers. Even if you have done it often, there is always more to learn and additional ways to hone your confidence here. 2. Broadening Your Social Network – I read a fabulous piece recently that stated it is in fact, not your immediate circle of contacts that open up the most opportunities. It is in fact your secondary circle of connections and/or
confidence?
acquaintances. Fascinating.
LC: Funny that I talked about
we all widen our networks
imposter syndrome earlier on. Here are a few areas for starters: 1. Media Readiness -I truly believe it is important to find/take advantage of
Therefore, it’s important beyond specific industries and/or sectors. I believe if you focus on the above two, that will help lessen imposter syndrome. I am resigned to the fact that
like I could possibly know it all. That I always have something to learn from others. That’s got to be a positive way of framing ‘imposter syndrome’, right? PGMAG: What are the top three books that changed your life? LC: I was an avid reader as a kid and I am still in love with books. I actually don’t know that there were any specific books that changed my life, but rather it was because of books that the wider world opened up to me. But let me recommend three books if that is alright. 1. Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg. Fabulous insights as to how social infrastructure, such a public libraries, can help fight inequality and the decline of civic life. 2. Who You Know by Julia Freeland Fisher with Daniel Fisher. Basically discussing how important it is for students to expand their networks and relationships!
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3. My Ideal Bookshelf edited by Thessaly La Force. This almost part art book as the editor asked over 100 creative people from around the world to select a shelf of books that represent you…each two page spread includes the explanation from the person interviewed and then the artists rendition of said the bookshelf. Fabulous! PGMAG: What are the keys to becoming an investor, and what should one avoid whilst considering such journey? LC: Two points here: 1. Start small. Every investor starts somewhere. My first angel investment was USD5K. 2. Find an angel network, or connect with other people who are already
different. However, an angel
Invest only what you can afford
investing. Angel networks/
invests in start ups at an
to lose.
associations will open your
early stage. This means the
horizon. You need to speak
chance of you never seeing
PGMAG: Finally, what would
with other investors, in
a return and/or losing your
you say to your younger self?
order to learn about the
investment altogether is high.
eco system.
That is why it’s important to
LC: I actually feel that I am who
grow a portfolio of at least 10
I am today because I took the
In terms of what to avoid,
investments, with the hope that
leap of faith to move across
everyone’s risk appetite is
at least one will be a home run.
the world to live and work in
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another country. The expat life is not for everyone, but it
PGMAG: Thank you so very
has been the one that I have
much for your time.
chosen and I am extremely grateful for every opportunity.
LC: I so enjoyed our time together. Thank you for having
Therefore, I would say to
me!
my younger self, take a chance early on. Apply for a
PGMAG: Please share your
scholarship and try to get into
link with us.
a university that was not in Canada. Or once you graduate,
LC: There are numerous ways
spread your wings and start
to connect with me:
looking for work overseas
Insta: lucychowdxb
immediately. The world is a
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.
big place and if things do not
com/in/lucylschow/
work out, you always can
Website: lucychow.com
I am today because I took the leap of faith to move across the world to live and work in another country. The expat life is not for everyone, but it has been the one that I have chosen and I am extremely grateful for every opportunity.
come home. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, as they say.
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INTERVIEW WITH:
PAMELA LEONCE (PL) PGMAG: Pamela, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita. PL: Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here. PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. PL: I’m the CEO / founder of Stowhill Careers which is an international career company that helps people to get the job they want. I am also a headhunter and I sit on the board of various companies. I also do capacity building work with leadership teams. My earlier roles included, being an Advisor to the Mayor of London and overseeing the homes and communities of the
their organisation and hear ideas and thoughts
2021 Olympic Games in London.
that their staff have.
PGMAG: As an expert in leadership
Secondly, be self aware ! The most successful
development, what are the things leaders
leaders are able to dig deep into who they are.
ought to be doing in order to create a healthy
They know their blind spots, and how others
and thriving environment for those they lead?
perceive them, and as a result they have great insight into what is needed to motivate and
PL: Listen and learn. In some cultures and
inspire their team. Outstanding leaders start
organisations, people at the top do the most
from a reflective place of ‘what should my
talking. That can be a very restrictive approach.
response be’ rather than “…I know what I’m going
Outstanding leaders actually do very little
to do”
talking (unless they’re on a big stage or giving an address) instead they spend time with their
PGMAG: We understand that you are also
teams, listening and learning. This gives them
an expert in ‘headhunting’ for businesses –
insight into the problems and challenges faced by
very impressive. It’s obvious that the global
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The most successful leaders are able to dig deep into who they are. They know their blind spots, and how others perceive them, and as a result they have great insight into what is needed to motivate and inspire their team.
pandemic changed the way
Secondly - Use social media -
camera, or with technology,
things are done – including job
scary I know, but it's growing
you’re starting further back
hunting. What is your message
and it's not going away. More
than those who are really
for those who are looking
and more employers are
strong. I do a lot of work with
for new opportunities in the
using social media (especially
my clients on how to come
workplace?
Linkedin) to advertise their
across well on camera, there is
roles and to find talented
a knack.
PL: Be clear about your next
people. So look at your social
steps! As a headhunter many
media profile and make sure
PGMAG: What are your views
people come to me with a
it’s up-to-date and accurately
on diversity and inclusion in
complicated list of what they
reflects your skills and
the workplace?
want, and as a result they
experience. PL: It’s a no brainer - it's
spend time thinking about what they should or shouldn’t do in
Thirdly- practice on-line
absolutely essential. I could
order to apply for a particular
interviews - because of Covid
stop there couldn’t I. Having
role. By knowing what you
more interviews are being held
supported many companies on
want and why you want it,
via video conferencing, so it's
this I always tell them the world
it's easier to confidently sell
important to get used to the
is very diverse, and becoming
yourself.
camera. If you’re not good on
more so every day. So, in order
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I started Stowhill Careers, not just to correct the bad advice / myths out there, but to do something that I really enjoy, which is helping people ‘get the job’ they want or to move up the career ladder. of them had no idea what
I also work for companies who
for your business to grow and
recruiters or headhunters were
struggle to find talent. Many
be more successful, you need
looking for, and that there’s lots
companies come to me because
to know, and understand, the
of myths and bad advice out
they are looking for a particular
thinking of people who are not
there about how headhunters
person with a particular talent
like you. The best way to do
work.
so I am able to recommend my clients.
that is to have a diverse team of people around you, on the
So I started Stowhill Careers,
frontline,in your leadership
not just to correct the bad
PGMAG: One of your
team, and around your board
advice / myths out there, but
clients described you as a
table.
to do something that I really
“consummate professional”
enjoy, which is helping people
which got me thinking. Please
PGMAG: Please tell us more
‘get the job’ they want or to
share more light on this so
about your business.
move up the career ladder. I
that our readers can well
work with people on a 1:1 basis
understand the impact of your
PL: After spending many years
and offer a range of bespoke
service to the world.
as an Executive Director, then
services including….making your
a Headhunter, people were
CV stand out, winning at on-line
PL: I believe we are all our own
coming to me exasperated
interviews and, networking. My
PR so before I started Stowhill
because they couldn’t get ‘that
approach is bespoke for each
I reflected on the qualities I
job, or move to the next level in
client as no two people are in
like to see, or receive from
their career’.
the same place in their career.
a service, I then incorporate
Many clients go on to get that
those into Stowhill. So for
job which is so rewarding.
example I…
I then realised that most
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PL:
you’ve chosen them to be
1. The Bible - my absolute
your cheerleader and to
north star !
I believe we are all our own PR so before I started Stowhill I reflected on the qualities I like to see, or receive from a service, I then incorporate those into Stowhill. •
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when they’re networking. 2. The Magic of Thinking Big
•
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Practice your career pitch
by David Schwartz - given
again and again, so when
to me by my sister when I
the opportunity comes you
was a teenager and really
are ready to speak with
helped me to think big !
confidence and when you get there (which you will)
3. More than Enough by Elaine Welteroth - As a
‘hold the door’ open for more women!
Show up on time - I totally
young boss and the only
respect my clients time so
black woman in the room
PGMAG: Finally, what would
being on time and punctual
Elaine gives a plethora
you say to your younger self?
is something I am known
of advice for anyone
for.
navigating their career and
PL: Take time to grow up. Enjoy
Listen carefully - I start
how not to give away your
your youth and don’t try to
from my clients perspective
power.
become an adult too soon, it's not all it's cut out to be.
and not my own and then
•
remember you in forums or
put together a bespoke
PGMAG: Women are powerful
package for them.
forces and the world needs
PGMAG: Thank you so very
Celebrate - when they get
more women to lead. As a
much for your time.
the job !
woman who is in a position
Give - all clients choose
of authority, how can more
PL: You’re welcome it's been an
a charity they would like
women be supported to take
absolute pleasure and keep up
Stowhill to make a donation
on leadership roles?
the great work at Powerhouse Global
to on their behalf! PL: Finally we ‘smile’. A smile is
•
good medicine.
Find yourself a mentor -
PGMAG: Please share your
someone who has done
link with us.
your journey before, been PGMAG: What are the top
successful and can walk
PL: www.stowhill.co.uk
three books that changed your
alongside you.
pamelal@stowhill.co.uk
life?
•
Identify your cheerleaders (male or female) - tell them
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MAGALIE CHAPOTEAU (MC) PGMAG: Magalie, great to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita. MC: It’s a pleasure for me to talk to you as well. PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. MC: I am a mom. I enjoy time spent with my family. I love to travel, to meet people, and enjoy different cultures, and to immerse myself in new cuisine. It gives me a wonderful appreciation of the world around me. I believe you can break barriers with new found friends over a great meal. I am all about inclusivity. I’ve discovered through my interaction and conversations with the people I meet, that everyone at their core is about connection and discovering how similar we all are. I try to learn new languages to help me communicate as best as possible with others in my travels. I love to try new experiences, like zip-lining… oh my! I also enjoy a great advertisement which quickly gets to the core of a product. Whether through sentimentality, or humor, it’s a synopsis of how a company wants to convey their culture. My love of interacting with people has led me to work with some of the most wonderful, openhearted people!
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which affect the company’s culture. Leaders must listen to their employees. Give your direct reports a safe space to voice what matters to them. It is equally important for, we, as leaders to be mindful of the words/language we use. Companies have long held team building activities to create a symbiotic environment. Why not incorporate similar activities to break the walls of bias to create an inclusive environment. As a leader, I strongly believe in putting goals in place to ensure inclusivity throughout a company. Similar to financial performance goals, where we hold monthly meetings to make sure we are on track to exacting those goals, I would require that my department leaders do similarly with progress meetings on inclusion. PGMAG: What is your message for the youth? MC: Be fearless, be adventurous. Get out of your comfort zone and try new things. It is okay if you fail, you have a long runway to learn from your failures. Be open
to new opportunities because
you press ‘send’ on your cell
new opportunities will be open
phone to place a call. So, I set
to you. And, in the process of
out to learn the mechanics
navigating through your life, be
behind that action of pressing
kind and respectful to others.
‘send’. Fascination does not even begin to describe the
PGMAG: Please tell us more
complexity or the excitement
about your business.
that comes with that simple action. The idea that I can take
MC: I have changed careers
my calls beyond the confines of
three times. Although I
my home was truly exciting and
graduated from college with
pivotal. People use their cell
a pre-med major, I started
phones for all sorts of activities
my career in the financial
from placing ordinary phone
district of Wall Street, to
calls, to watching their favorite
landing several leadership
shows or sports games, to
roles in telecommunications.
running their business on their
Each experience broadened
cells, to playing video games,
my insight and expanded my
to creating a virtual album from
knowledge of these different
their photos taken using their
industries. I recall how
cell phones. It is truly a marvel.
fascinated I was many years
And decades later, I am still
ago with what happens when
impressed at what we, in the
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equity through recognition,
different approach to a project,
education, promotion, and to
but ideas must be shared in
be allowed access to be part
a respectful and professional
of the conversation. The world
manner. Team building activities
fares better when everyone
create an environment that
participates.
builds trust. Therefore, with that level of trust, each team
Support women businesses
member knows that his/her
and women education. Women
teammate has the best interest
are such vibrant contributors
for the project and for the
to the world, the community,
team.
and our family. Uplifting women businesses, uplifts the world as
PGMAG: If you are given
a whole.
an opportunity to address ‘world leaders’ at a conference
Support free world market and
on issues that affects the
encourage healthy competition,
economy of the world. What
which provides freedom of
would be your top three
choice. Promote sharing of
points to them?
resources, education and shared information. Build world
MC: Equity for the
unity. As humans, we would all
underrepresented. Not
benefit.
just financial equity, but
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three books that changed your
journey.
life? MC: One book that influenced me is Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson which speaks to being open to new possibilities and to keep challenging oneself. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Biology with the idea that I would go into medicine. I pivoted three times in my life. Basically reinventing myself each time. Although I started out thinking that I would become a doctor, upon graduation from college, I landed a position in the financial industry with a Fortune 100 investment banking firm on Wall Street. When I needed to be more available for my son as he entered high school, I worked closer to home managing a law firm. Soon after, I transitioned to a Fortune 50 company in Telecommunications and moved up the ranks there. It’s very important to continue to push your own personal boundaries. Success Through Diversity is another book which had a profound message to me. With
Support women businesses and women education. Women are such vibrant contributors to the world, the community, and our family. Uplifting women businesses, uplifts the world as a whole.
PGMAG: What keeps you going when you feel like giving up on your goals? MC: The idea that what I do make a difference. That I am contributing to my family and my community. What I do could present opportunities for others like myself whose
every account or story, the
presence and voice are needed
author, Carol Fulp, points out
everyday at the table.
the benefits gained through diversity. My perspective has
PGMAG: Finally, what would
always been Diversity should
you say to your younger self?
be all-inclusive. Oftentimes, people’s lens about diversity is
MC: Be courageous. Be Bold.
linear and/or narrow. At times,
Go and explore. Don’t be
they’re only looking at skin
closed off. Build relationships
color. But to be truly diverse
and learn from your
means to include Everyone,
experiences.
no matter their color, gender, creed, background. And, be
PGMAG: Thank you so very
sincere about it, not just to
much for your time.
check off a box. MC: Thank you for this Another meaningful book to
wonderful opportunity.
me is It’s Your Call. The author, Lawrence Powell, shared, “be
PGMAG: Please share your
wise as serpents and harmless
link with us.
as doves”. This book helped to center my soul; that all would
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Leadership Decoded 2.0…... …. evolving into a resilient leader …. never ever settle for the path of least resistance….the path of least resistance, to my mind, is the path of the loser says Inderjit – a career diplomat, an author, a bureaucrat, a practitioner of Emotional Intelligence et al… he intensely believes that a resilient leadership disposition challenges one to take the path of most resistance and transform it into the path of least resistance…
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— BY INDERJIT SINGH
his second article of mine in the
mechanism of driving continual cycles of learning
series of Leadership Decoded aims
and unlearning. To me, that is what is really
to conceptualize what it means to
evolving!
be resilient in the face of uncertainties and to suggest that continual evolution &
Resilient Leadership offers a fresh, insightful,
metamorphosis is the only key and a dominant
and innovative understanding of how to
factor to resilience. It demonstrates the role of
exercise leadership in a way that is powerfully
unlearning in that metamorphosis and suggests
transformative. In today’s unpredictable
that problem formulation is a key deliberate
landscape, leaders face new challenges, difficult
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I believe that leadership and resilience are synonyms – words that mean the same, albeit spelled differently. decisions, and continued changing circumstances. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has forced leaders to confront its colossal impact on operations, workforces, profits and supply chains across the globe. All eyes are on leadership to guide their businesses through this crisis. Resilient leaders are generally seen as more effective, making them an asset to any business. A resilient leader maintains a relentless forward-facing outlook, keeping both the operational and strategic elements moving. Deeply caring and personally supporting the team is at the core of being a resilient leader. It helps build resilience in others. What is then resilience and how can it be applied to management skills?
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likely to feel motivated at work
RESILIENCE DEFINED
and more likely to become overwhelmed. To successfully
Resilience is the capacity to
navigate through times of
recover quickly from difficulties
uncertainty and lead teams to
and is a further evolution of
success, the leaders need to be
stress management. It is thus
adaptable, proactive, and most
no rocket science as to why
importantly; resilient. In effect,
resilience is such a popular
I believe that leadership and
demand in today’s business
resilience are synonyms - words
environment. Many businesses
that mean the same, albeit
are pushing the concept of
spelled differently.
resilience as a way of helping workers better cope with the
Throughout the global
stresses and strains of the
coronavirus outbreak, we’ve
modern-day office and unlock
witnessed that changes are
their performance potential.
ongoing, plans unravel, and
People who can’t handle a fast
expectations aren’t always
pace or uncertainty are less
met. Work priorities shift, goal
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Resilience or maintaining equilibrium under pressure is among the most important skills for leaders at all levels to master resilient leadership. posts change, players change. Responding to the disruption has altered work in ways that will more likely never return to the pre-pandemic period. Those who can’t handle a fast pace or uncertainty are less likely to feel motivated at work
resilient leaders who can keep
successfully navigate through
and more likely to become
calm under pressure and grow
challenges and guide others
overwhelmed.
in the face of adversity. The
with courage and conviction.
question isn’t how can we avoid
It is my belief that leaders with
Personal setbacks and crises
difficulty and stress - that’s
high levels of resilience are
don’t go away just because
nearly impossible to do. Rather,
viewed as being more effective
work is already difficult.
the question is, how do you
by their managers, peers, and
Stresses are not limited to
face it? That’s why resilience or
direct reports. Businesses
the office. Young children and
maintaining equilibrium under
imbued with resilience don’t
aging parents can squeeze
pressure is among the most
just survive, but they thrive
mid-career professionals. And
important skills for leaders at
in the face of change and
no matter what anyone says
all levels to master resilient
uncertainty.
about keeping home life and
leadership.
work life separate, or trying to find “balance,” pressure from one easily seeps into the other.
Resilience is the capacity
WHY IS RESILIENCE IMPORTANT?
To withstand turbulent times,
to not only endure great challenges, but get stronger in the midst of them. This is such
such as the current global
Building resilience is vital to
an extraordinarily important
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Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we ought to get stronger and more resilient. world that’s one nonstop crisis, one calamity, one unexpected emergency after another, more often one difficult surprise after another; like waves breaking on the shore. The current pandemic is just one of the many adversities the humanity has experienced. Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we ought to get stronger and more resilient. Grounded in the scientific understanding of group functioning, the resilient leadership model helps leaders understand how the “emotional system” of their organization; the subconscious, instinctual aspects of human functioning often dictate, to a great extent, how the organization functions on the rational level. By learning to understand and recognize the emotional system at play within a leader’s environment, the resilient leader is able to calm office 28 FEBRUARY 2022 | ISSUE # 33
anxiety, clear confusion, and
resistance. Accept ourselves,
spur a progressive, positive,
give our best and relinquish
productive, engaged and a
attachment to the outcome. A
happy workforce. All of us can
solid support system is one of
benefit from improving our
the most critical approaches
leadership resilience - making
towards building resilience
us better able to face a crisis,
amongst our teams. Creating
recover, and adapt.
a support system with the right resources and tools can
BUILDING LEADERSHIP RESILIENCE
keep employees engaged and fulfilled at work. Resources and tools could include mentorship
Lest it may sound easy said
programs or flexible working
than done, I here attempt
environments that can bring
to suggest, from my own
out the best in each person
experience, some practical
on the team which in turn can
ways to build-up resiliency. The
boost relationships among team
first step is to manage our own
members and build resilience.
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BE THE TYPE OF PERSON YOU WANT TO MEET Employees that are supported and valued by their leaders can be more productive and resilient. The second step is to take charge of how we think about adversity, understand our beliefs about the situation, and choose our response and exercise compassion for ourselves and others. The third crucial step is to think of what gives our life a meaning which would help us better face setbacks and challenges. Look for ways that crisis and
RESILIENCE & PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE
The natural tendency of all human behavior is toward the path of least resistance. When
adversity may connect to our larger life purpose by reflecting
To take the path of resilience,
you resist this tendency, you
on the lessons learnt from
don’t settle for the path of
become stronger and more
dealing with similar hardships
least resistance. The next time
powerful. We all have battles
in the past. And finally, always
someone asks for your opinion,
to fight and it’s often in those
keep in mind to become the
and you know it's contrary
battles that we are most alive.
type of person you want to
to that person's viewpoint,
It’s on the frontlines of our lives
meet! Afterall, life is not about
take the courage of putting
that we earn wisdom, create
expecting, hoping and wishing;
your perspective on the table
joy, forge friendships, discover
it is about doing, being and
rather than taking the path of
happiness, find love, and do
becoming.
least resistance by agreeing or
purposeful work. Remember,
saying you have no opinion.
failure will never overtake us if
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our determination to succeed is
recharge. I ignore doubters and
strong enough.
naysayers especially if they are in my head. I continually nudge
All one needs is a true picture of reality and complete unshakeable confidence in our ability to take charge of it through our own effort. That’s where hope comes from, and that’s where resilience is born. I may add that resilience isn’t a single skill. It’s a variety of skills and coping mechanisms. To bounce back from bumps in the road as well as failures, one should focus on being positive – positivity being at the core of leadership.
MY STAND: Resilience is very different than being numb. Resilience means you experience, you feel, you fail, you fall, you get hurt; but you get up and keep going. Here, I count on my favorite expression “the harder we fall; the higher we bounce.” I often find solace in the wisdom of my idol Nelson Mandela “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” Thomas Edison had somewhat similar phrase to
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I know that no matter what happens in my life I will be good as I AM RESILIENT. say “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” And so, has Confucius “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Oprah Winfrey puts it in a different format as “Turn your wounds into wisdom”. I invite you to reflect over my following words I often speak to myself. Feel free to modify my narrative and upgrade it, for me to follow too, as we leaders always crave for a better version of ourselves. My mind, body and spirit are strong. I embrace all life’s challenges. I face my fears rather than hide from them. I choose happiness each day. I believe in the power of hope. I live my life with trust and courage. I set goals I can’t possibly achieve and then I grow into the person who can. I make time to reflect, rest and
my comfort zone because I refuse to live a life which is simply okay enough. I know that no matter what happens in my life I will be good as I AM RESILIENT.
KNOW THE AUTHOR Inderjit has recently earned his Doctor of Philosophy from a renowned Brazilian Institution of higher education for his engagement and contribution in International Diplomacy. He is an aviation consultant with the UN. He has served in senior level diplomatic positions in several countries of Asia, South-East Asia, Middle-East, Africa and South America. He was the CEO of IGI Airport – the 16th busiest in the world. He is an MBA, followed by advanced management courses at “Henley-the Management College”, Oxford shire, UK and the University of California, Berkeley, USA. He can be reached at inderjit.si ngh@ aviationanalyst.net
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WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO INSPIRE OTHERS AROUND US ANNETTE WHITE
A
lot of people don't
has come from many people
understand how
in my life who have truly
important it is for
been there to support my
a business leader to inspire
visions, my work ethic, my
others. But how do you
core principles and my belief in
encourage your team and
being kind, humble and to act
others to participate, be
with integrity to name a few.
motivated to grow and create
My father had to be one of
that inspirational company
the most inspirational people
culture?
for me. For over fifty years he dedicated his life to tech.
Let's look at what inspiration
He was a true inventor who
is. It starts from an evocation:
never gave up on his dreams
an idea, an object, a person or
and aspirations, even when he
an event. It comes from within
seemed to be losing everything.
us, from our personality traits
He carried on the fight of
and abilities. Nobody else can
building tech that is used in
really motivate you unless you
server diagnostics to this day.
yourself want to be motivated.
So I can honestly say I admire
No matter what kind of people
people who give you those
surround us, inspiration is
sorts of opportunities and
something that needs to be
motivation to shine!
activated inside each individual person for them to truly
Being an inspirational leader
identify with it.
for me is about allowing those around us and ourselves
For me personally, inspiration
to have the courage and
motivation to try those hairbrained ideas, make mistakes, learn from it, pick yourself up and start again. But know in your heart of hearts that you can truly achieve what you set out to do. Support others in creating opportunities to meet their goals. Each one of us can make a difference with the right attitude!
SO HOW DOES INSPIRATION WORK
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about it, what actually makes
OTHERS AROUND US...?
you tick? Your perception of inspiration is
Inspiration has two components: one being an internal feeling and the other being specific knowledge/skills/ abilities associated with it, which you can learn to trigger through inspiration itself. EXACTLY? Inspiration has two components: one being an internal feeling and the other being specific knowledge/skills/ abilities associated with it, which you can learn to trigger through inspiration itself. It can affect your subconscious mind in many different ways which often leads you to find new solutions, ideas, meanings and even beliefs about yourself and the world based on how inspiration affects your perception. In order to master how to inspire people, you need to know what already inspires them. Understanding what truly makes people tick. Think
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You’ll learn that showing
altered in a way that makes you
empathy is one of the most
want more out of life and that's
powerful tools in mastering
special! Inspiration creates an
how to inspire others; in
increasing desire for positive
business and your personal
change which usually becomes
relationships.
an unstoppable process once started.
Inspiration isn't something that can be used as a tool
Building good honest
while everything else will
relationships will build trust,
remain unchanged. Inspiration
which in turn, will support
itself starts changing people.
building collaborative
This means that when you're
inspiration.
trying to inspire others around you they'll start being more
People are inspired by their
motivated about their own
peers who are doing great
goals which will have a knock-
things. Achieving goals
on effect with the goals of
becomes easier when people
other people working with
are inspired by others around
them.
them.
More inspirational company
By understanding inspiration,
culture will certainly lead
you'll master how to inspire
to more ideas being shared
others in your business,
resulting in better collaborative
working with clients and other
work. As a result motivation
people. We all want people
and inspiration will start
around us who are inspired
spreading across the business
by what we do. Being a role
like a virus.
model and inspiring the next generation is an important part
WHY IS INSPIRATION SO SPECIAL AND SHOULD WE ALWAYS BE TRYING TO INSPIRE
of living life well, so it's great when you're able to help out in this way.
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UK Associates Ltd., a company that specializes in business and marketing strategy consulting for global clients and entrepreneurs. We support you with strategy, collaborations, joint ventures and funding to build sustainable and profitable businesses across all industry sectors. I’m also working alongside the CEO of One & Done as the Chief Operating Officer. An innovative tech business building digital experiences of amazing APPs + platforms, OTT video streaming solutions, In the end, inspiration
I hope this article has inspired
starts changes that last.
you in some way or another
That's why inspiration is so
and I’d like to dedicate it to the
powerful and should never be
remembrance of my amazing
underestimated as a tool.
late father...
We need more inspiration in
If you’d like to be inspired
the world today by everyone,
further, subscribe to
especially business leaders
my website - www.
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growth and create a more inspirational company culture!
Best of luck in Business
ABOUT powerful tools you have at your ANNETTE WHITE Inspiration is one of the most disposal! My name is Annette White
NFTs and Metaverse projects for businesses, content creators and communities. This is a really exciting time for us as a scale-up brand. My background is over thirty years in tech, strategic marketing and running my own business. In my spare time I also sit on the board of a local charity called Marsh farm Futures where I support in business and marketing advice. One of my passions is music; I can't resist some salsa dancing!
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TECHNOLOGY COLUMN
GENERATION PI Reswizzling of Business Brought to you by Artificial Intelligence and Millennials
MARK D. DEMERS SR. DIRECTOR, SAS RESWIZZLING The “biological clock” is a An excellent, trusted, and
timely problem facing critical
This month’s column and next
If you don't think generation matters, think of this example. When asked to recall how and where JFK died, Baby Boomers would say gunshots in Dallas, Texas; Generation X remembers a plane crash near Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts; and Generation Y might say, “Kennedy who?”
will discuss PI (π), Millennials,
Baby Boomers, and Millennials,
Artificial Intelligence.
but have you heard of Gen PI?
If you don't think generation
Autonomous and Autonomic
Aging IT systems with an
matters, think of this example.
computing and the relationship
aging workforce, skills deficit,
When asked to recall how
between them all. In other
and emerging advanced
and where JFK died, Baby
words – the proverbial People
technologies like AI and
Boomers would say gunshots
– Processes & Technology.
Machine Learning are pushing
in Dallas, Texas; Generation
organizations of all ills to
X remembers a plane crash
reimagine their futures.
near Martha's Vineyard,
respected woman business leader whom I know, Michelle Wells, recently taught me a new word that is fitting to frame this month’s Technology Column – “Reswizzling.” Reswizzle means rearranging or reorganizing, or restructuring something in a functional, relevant way.
We've all heard of GenZ, GenX,
industries like manufacturing. As more Baby Boomer executives, managers, and workers retire, there aren't enough recruits from Gen Y or Millennial employee pool – workers in their 20s to early 30s – stepping in to take their places. Adding to the urgency is that 75% of the workforce will be from the Millennial generation by 2025, according to many sources.
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Massachusetts; and Generation
no matter the size. Pi is a
Y might say, “Kennedy who?”
mathematical constant and an irrational number, meaning
Analytics is a sustained competitive differentiator for any industry. Analytics are now used by many business workers without them even having to know statistics. And while analytics have become more powerful and embedded into work processes, the advent of them being more intelligent (learning) is empowering new ways for companies to think
Gen PI - will be a cataclysmic event for “reswizziling” the way the world and people work for generations to come. Gen PI is the perfect concoction of AI - leveraged and trusted by Millennials and a growing population of Data Scientists. WHAT IS PI?
about how to use them to
it can't be expressed as a simple fraction. The number is an infinite decimal, and mathematicians have proved that the number has no repeating patterns. This is a parallel to how PI (aka math, science) is needed more and more because nothing is or will ever be the same anymore.
GENERATION PI
replace and adjunct workers,
I am blessed to work for SAS, a
automate processes and create
Company that celebrates World
Let me state the obvious,
even new business methods
PI Day each year on March
that being the one thing we
which to make more money
14th (3.14). That is the view
know about the future is -- it’s
and differentiate doing so.
from my office every day.
coming.
The number pi is perhaps the Gen PI - will be a cataclysmic
most famous irrational number
The robot apocalypse. The
event for “reswizziling” the way
in the world. In mathematical
fourth industrial revolution. The
the world and people work
formulas, PI is written as π,
end of jobs. If you’ve missed
for generations to come. Gen
which is the Greek letter "pi."
the endless horror headlines
PI is the perfect concoction
Despite this connection to
of the future of work and
of AI - leveraged and trusted
Ancient Greece, people were
prognostications, you deserve
by Millennials and a growing
aware of the concept of pi
an award for staying above the
population of Data Scientists.
in earlier civilizations. We all
work revolution fray.
Trends in AI, cloud computing,
learned about it as children in
automation, edge computing
school.
combined with people are
Frankly and personally, I hope all the above is true. Now –
about to come together in
Pi is the ratio of a circle's
hold off on the emails. The
ways that will open the door to
circumference to its diameter.
fact is - we need it to become
new tech innovations that will
This is true for every circle,
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H.G. Wells planted the seed for
bankrupt. The staggering
modern futurism with a series
overwhelming amount of
of essays called "Anticipations."
information we must deal with
He advocated that thinkers/
has reached an actual epidemic.
actor in the present should devote substantive cognitive
Our lives are filled with
resources to shaping the future.
statistics & forecasts (how
I think that he was right.
much food to buy at the grocery store, which road to
All of us can agree, we have
drive to work to avoid traffic,
reached information overload.
what will the weather be and
Information used to be a
what to wear, etc.) Yet, in the
relatively scarce resource. Now,
most complicated, difficult part
of course, we’re drowning in
of our lives – work – we still
data and information. We are
question stats and analytics or
data-rich and going knowledge
just do not let them do their job
I hope all the above is true. Now – hold off on the emails. The fact is - we need it to become reality if we will survive all that will be coming at us.
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by injecting personal bias back into insights driven from data and analytics. Come on, people! I propel that we are more intelligent than that. It is proven by this brain teaser. Have you ever read someone else’s work and pointed out a simple error — a misspelled word, an omitted conjunction, or a wrongly used word? It happens to the best of writers, because, like the above test, our brains fill in gaps to process the meaning of information.
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The Brain Game! Typoglcemia With all if this iarmoftionn on ifmrooatnin overload, isn’t it aimnzag that you can still urnnsaetdd what you are reading? The phaonmneal pweor of the human mind. Aocedrnig to a rscheearch team, it doesn't matter in what order the letters in a word are, the only iprmoatnt thing is that the first and last ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can still read it wouthit a problem. This is because the human mind deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the word as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?
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perspectives and cultures from
data and a more digital world
almost 60 countries around
than ever before, organizations
the world where all ideas are
need the ability to sift, sort,
encouraged, and everyone
and analyze information quickly
is respected for their unique
to ensure confident decision-
contributions and abilities.
making at every moment.
SAS’ employees empower, encourage and inspire women
Society needs these
to pursue excellence in STEM
improvements to provide value
and their careers and fulfillment
for businesses, contribute to
in their personal lives.
economic growth, and make
Employees are encouraged to
once-unimaginable progress on some of our most difficult societal challenges. Automation, conversational platforms, computer vision, bots, and smart machines can be combined with large amounts of data to improve many technologies at home and in the workplace, from security intelligence to investment analysis. To Be Continued in the next edition – don’t miss it… (Next month will cover Part 2)
ABOUT MARK D. DEMERS Mark Demers leads an expert global team of industry practice directors, industry marketing,
principal industry consultants and thought leaders that drive vision and product direction, messaging and support sales for Industry-centered SAS products and solutions. Mark and his team work closely with SAS’ customers, sales, Partners, R&D, and technical staff around the world, to position, market and sell SAS solutions for Government, Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Energy, and Education and Communications sectors using analytics. SAS is the world leader in analytics. It’s internationally recognized for providing
expand professional networks, showcase thought leaders and attract women to careers in science and technology. Demers’ decades of management experience include executive positions at several public and private companies prior to SAS. Mark serves as Board member for an emerging innovative Company – Visual Farms, audaciously inspired to help strike out world hunger. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin. com/in/markddemers
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION SUPPORTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN GLOBALLY (03RD APRIL 2021) Powerful Global Women Foundation in collaboration Royalty Kids Montessori School present A one day easter retreat for children and teenagers. Theme of the program was: The Total Child. The program includes reason for the season, cinema, POP quiz, music, baking and losts more. Mrs. Josephine, Phillip Itsuokor (Proprietress, Royalty Kids) was present as host. Over 100 children were in attendance during the program.
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION CHILDREN RETREAT EVENT (12TH SEPTEMBER 2020) We had various workshops for them during the gathering. We also gave facemasks each child that was in attendance. Over one hundred children attended the event. They were all fed as part of our tradition to do. A massive thank you to Ross Swan for supporting our mission. This project was led by our amazing Vice-president (Mrs Josephine Itsuokor).
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION COVID-19 PROJECTS As part of PGWF mission to support more families during this challenged time, we have been able to hold two projects (one in April and the other on 13th July 2020). We distributed food supplies to several families and orphanage homes. Our team lead by Mrs Josephine Itsuokor (Vice-president of PGWF) made these projects a success. We will continue to reach out to more families through the support of our global partners.
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Powerful Global Women Foundation (Powerhouse Charity) was founded in 20l6 in Nigeria, West Africa, by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw. The core objective of this organization is to transform the lives of women and children, through various projects centred around the need of the service group. In 20l6 Lady Anita single handedly fed over 400 children as part of “project feed l000 children globally”, and held an empowerment conference for the women. Through this project, so many women have gone to do great things with the knowledge they gained from the event. She recently held a life transforming event for women in Lagos, Nigeria as part of International women’s month celebration 20l8. The turnout was very encouraging. She is working towards supporting more families to keep their children and wards in school through” project back-to-school” starting in September 20l8. We are seeking for global support from individuals and organisations who would love to be a part of this service to humanity. To support us, please visit: www.powerhouseglobalwomen.com or email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com or powerhouseglobalmag@gmail.com
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CHARITY PROJECT: As part of our Global Annual commitment, we were able to successfully complete project feed the children 2019 mission. Over 150 children were fed at this year’s event. Powerful Women Global Foundation (PGWF ) is a charity set up by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw in 2016. The service users are women and children. To support PGWF, please email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com
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