E17S7: On Top of Her Game: The Incredible Career of Dr. Kristin Lord in International Development

She is a female CEO and President of one of the biggest International Development/Education NGOs worldwide, IREX. How did Dr. Kristin Lord arrive to the top? If you think she planned it all carefully, please listen how you can get to the top without planning every second of your life or having a 10-year plan.

In Episode 17 of Season 7, Dr Lord's explains how she worked full-time while finishing her PhD in International Development; her leadership style/philosophy as well learning what are the top three skills that all International Development professionals should have.

If you are looking at a career in International Development/Education; or are curious to learn about the experience of being a female professional at the highest levels in leadership, you need to listen to this episode.

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*Correction: Podcast show host Catalina wrongly described USIP. It is the United States Institute for Peace. My apologies for this. United Nations Institute of Peace was just a typo.

**Episode recorded on November 12th, 2020

Key Links:

IREXDr. Kristin Lords LinkedIn

The George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs

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