She Leads the Way

Lessons for women in the workplace with Irina Zhigareva

Episode Summary

In this episode, we discuss Lessons for women in the workplace. With the aim of providing guidance, inspiration, and actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for women at any stage of their careers. Our guest today is Irina Zhigareva, a regional brand manager at Nestle Health Science, looking after the booming vitamins, minerals, herbals and supplements category across middle east and north africa, passionately driving the footprint of her brands powered by consumer centricity and differentiated globally renowned products. Irina is a very ambitious and hungry for success business woman, she strongly believes in the power of always being true to your authentic self and constant curiosity about world around you. Throughout 10 years of experience across various industries and functions, she has gained invaluable exposure to finance, supply chain, compliance and now marketing. Irina holds a BSc in international hospitality management, has unparalleled love for animals and is a certified advanced open water scuba diver.

Episode Notes

Understanding Workplace Dynamics - We address the various dynamics at play in the modern workplace and explore the nuances of gender bias, glass ceilings, and other challenges that women often encounter - the includes the importance of women supporting other women.

Building Confidence and Assertiveness - We discuss the significance of self-confidence and assertiveness for women in the workplace, especially when it comes to self doubt. Practicing be brave and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations is a must!

Work-Life Integration and Boundaries - Balancing career aspirations with personal responsibilities is an ongoing challenge for many women and it's important to firstly understand what balance looks like for you, and how you can get the most out of your day.