235. Female Leadership Can Unlock Systemic Change (International Women's Day 2024)

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Mar 7, 2024

Discussing the uphill battle for female parliamentary leadership, an exclusive interview with Gaia van der Esch, insights on redefining leadership, and a closing song by Laura Lucas. Plus, preparations for a Q&A session, societal dynamics on Women's Day, impactful changes in leadership, youth empowerment in STEM, building alliances for global change, and empowering female leadership for systemic change.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Exploring Societal Dynamics on International Women's Day

04:00 • 29min

Leadership Perspectives and Impactful Changes

32:52 • 11min

Youthful Innovator Making Positive Impact Through STEM and Innovation

43:54 • 2min

Building Alliances Between Generations for Global Change

45:44 • 2min

Empowering Female Leadership for Systemic Change

48:09 • 22min

Women Empowerment and Celebration

01:09:42 • 5min

Get ready to celebrate International Women's Day with Tom and Christiana on Outrage + Optimism! We're discussing the fallout from Super Tuesday and the uphill battle for female parliamentary leadership. Plus, don't miss our exclusive interview with the incredible Gaia van der Esch! Tune in for insights, inspiration, and empowerment!

Gaia van der Esch, is an executive in the non-profit and public sectors, a policy expert and author, and we discuss her book, "Leading Our Way: How Women Are Re-Defining Leadership". She is currently the Managing Director of a large international foundation working across 40+ countries to build a world with zero exclusion, zero carbon and zero poverty.

Laura Lucas closes this week's episode with her beautiful song, ‘The Sun Touches Everything’. Laura’s introspective songwriting is delivered by delicate vocals and dreamy instrumentation rooted in a warm, modern take on the indie-folk genre.

And remember, if you'd like to be part of our miniseries, Our Story Of Nature, Christiana and Isabel will be answering your questions in a special episode on Thursday 21 March. Submit your questions now by emailing contact@globaloptimism.com with 'Audience Q&A' in the subject line. You can send your question in writing or as a video or voice note.

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GUEST

Gaia van der Esch, CEO, Author of "Leading Our Way", Policy Expert Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

Leading Our Way: How Women are Re-Defining Leadership, also available on Amazon

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Laura Lucas

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