Today, I am excited to have Hedwige Nuyens, the CEO of the
International Banking Federation and a prominent leader in the world of
international banking, on our show. With over 37 years of experience in board
and C-level roles, Hedwige has honed her expertise in strategy, risk, finance,
compliance, regulatory, and digital transformation. But beyond her impressive
professional achievements, Hedwige is also a passionate advocate for gender
diversity. She serves as the Chair of European Women on Boards, a non-profit
organization committed to promoting gender equality in decision-making, and was
recently elected to the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council under the Japanese
presidency. It is an honour to have such an accomplished and dedicated leader
join us today.
Here is what we spoke about:
 
(01:44) Intro
(03:25) Hedwige’s childhood,
upbringing and dreams.
(04:27) What did Hedwige want to be?
(05:24) Risk and finance jobs.
(06:46) Key career changes.
(08:00) Taking risks.
(09:03) What does it take to become a
CEO?
(10:26) Qualities and skills needed
for Senior Leadership positions.
(11:45) Advice for those who are
starting their careers.
(13:07) Advice for those at the
mid-career level and feeling stuck.
(14:25) What does gender equality
mean?
(16:25) Gender quotas and
meritocracy.
(18:17) Looking back – any regrets?
(19:30) Overcoming challenging
moments in life.
(21:53) Ageism and how to deal with
it.
(23:57) 3 key takeaways for a
successful change.
 
Find Hedwige Nuens on LinkedIn ⁠linkedin.com/in/hedwige-nuyens⁠
 
WATCH THE PODCAST ON YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1aeNZ-2lqnp9l1VJu2FOQ⁠
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HOST ON:
Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anifilipova⁠
Personal site: ⁠https://anifilipova.me/⁠

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