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Some amazing stories to share. How does one take the ember of ambition and grow it into an inferno of success? Join this discussion and find out!

This #InternationalWomensMonth, we're shining a light on the Empowered Women of our Squad who help us rise. This week, we celebrate the PIEoneers, our tenured employees with notable career growth in the organization. Let's hear from Chiqui Rose Magugat: 1. Who is a woman that has inspired you in your life, and why? - One of my previous managers when I was still a cashier. With her leadership, I realized that as someone who is in the position to lead a store team, you have the responsibility to ensure that you are helping those people working with you to improve and learn by showing and leading them toward the right path in achieving their goals. Be the best example to your subordinates. 2. How has your journey at Yellow Cab Pizza empowered you as a woman? - My journey in Yellow Cab gave me the opportunity to impart my knowledge, skills, and experience with other people, and at the same time gain additional knowledge from those that I work with. 3. What advice do you have for aspiring women looking to thrive in the workplace? - Be confident in taking those opportunities that will come your way. Always remember that you are capable and you can affect other people’s lives, so grab that opportunity and help other people to be the best version of themselves. Also, always do things with integrity. #EmpoweredWomenOfYC

Did you get a chance to attend the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) virtual Lunch & Learn today? Monica Rothgery was our guest speaker on the topic of "Turning Hard Times into Triumphs", she shared so many great stories and lessons learned. The session is available on-demand on WFF Connect (wff.org) and worth watching! Her newly published book is titled, "Lessons from the Drive Thru: Real Life Wisdom for Frontline Leaders" #WFFLimitless #WomenSupportingWomen

Last week I attended the #leveltheplayingfield The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners DEI Summit. Using the #womensworldcup2023 as a platform to discuss how we can work together to foster inclusion and increase representation at all levels in the workplace, was a genius concept. Why? Because while we regularly talk about our company #playbook or #rules, rarely do we spend time thinking about who wrote the playbook or established the rules. Many 'rules' or 'practices' were established decades ago by a small minority that use the terms #meritocracy and #equality to hold onto outdated systems and practices that benefit the privileged few. And it's time to rip up those #playbooks and re-write them with everyone represented and heard at the table. I've been re-energised by the summit and will be doubling down on: ✔Inclusive Leadership - leaders holding themselves to account for the role they play 'on the field' and feeling enabled to lean into courageous conversations ✔Inclusive Culture - reinforcing values and behaviours through our #everyoneswelcome approach. Because if people don't feel welcome at our company, they will go somewhere they feel more welcome. ✔Checking for equity - by ensuring we monitor both the application and (importantly) the interpretation of policies ✔ Flipping the script - switching to a #whynot approach. Too many years we've had to build the case (or the why) for inclusion. It's time to shift the mindset to 'why not' and be bold in confronting #bias and #inequity. As a #diversityequityinclusion practitioner of ten years, it's important to recognise that we are always learning. This was a great moment of reflection - thank you to Véronique Vuillod Clare Wardle Leendert Den Hollander Sue Eilfield Sarah Burn for your ongoing guidance and leadership.

Always leading the way…what a great conference for those in attendance. My hope is they come back to their lives and implement some of the great ideas and practices that were shared with them to help others follow their passion, succeed and pay it forward. Gecko Hospitality (Corporate) #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womenchangemakers #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #restaurantindustry

Have you ever wondered who sat at the head of these companies we know and love? From marketing to food, today's female leaders are breaking barriers and we love to see it! 💼🌟 What is your go-to meal at Island Grill? OR If you could have something from Island Grill right now, what would it be? #WomenLeaders #InvestInEquality #BreakingBarriers

🗣️ "I didn't have any allies in the room". This year for IWD, we invited the women of Modern Milkman to get together and have a candid, real conversation. We heard from some of our leaders, Lucy Mooney, Amy Kershaw, Gemma Hulbert and Rachel Hartley about experiences over the course of their careers and as women in leadership, and covered other topics like being a working parent, imposter syndrome, building confidence, and empowerment. Thank you for sharing your stories and being genuinely vulnerable and authentic. With the theme this year being ‘Inspiring Inclusion’, we also talked about how to create more inclusive experiences for the women of Modern Milkman in terms of benefits, office space, flexibility, events, and general day-to-day interactions. Below are some quotes from our team. Our key takeaways: The importance of male allyship 🫶 Meaning understanding, empathising, and acting in support of others. Be curious 🌱 That’s how you’ll grow. If you’re feeling unsure, just give it a go. Chances are, other people are feeling the same. Make time to reflect 🧠 Take the learnings, celebrate the successes, and don’t undervalue your talent. Family comes first ✨ As a manager or business, be understanding, trust and empower your team to work around family commitments. Thank you to Vivien Dagnall (Assoc CIPD) for being a great host and to everyone that came to the session 💙 Lovely little Gooey treats didn’t go amiss either 🙌

A well known #brand can be very valuable, a value that builds over time but can diminish quickly... just think of Nestle and infant formula sales in sub-saharan Africa or Target celebrating Pride Month with merchandise aimed at the LGBTQ segment. In both cases the intent was good -Nestle wanted to reduce high child mortality rates, Target wanted to sell more stuff and make everyone feel welcome in their stores. BUT, it didn't quite work out that way. Nestle received scathing criticism over marketing methods involving nurses traveling the countryside educating mothers on how to wash bottles and mix the powder formula. The harsh reality was poverty and a lack of clean water, so when mothers stopped nursing and instead bottle-fed their babies, they would use only half the expensive powder to make it last longer. Un-boiled water carried bacteria and parasites. In Target's case, staff was harassed and displays vandalized by self-appointed culture warriors, egged on by on-line influencers and political hacks. So, the question is how can #brands avoid unwanted controversies, and financial loss? Should they stay away from hot button issues, or try to leverage them? What do you think? Looking forward to your comments below! #chiefoutsiders #marketing https://lnkd.in/g-uVqppY

This is not a post about chocolate. It’s a culture lesson. Last year I put a call out on LinkedIn for someone from the chocolate industry to help my son with some research for a school project. The power of this platform connected me with a kind man so generous with his time. And yesterday I met him in real life. Michael Huggins (pictured below with us) gave a very warm welcome to Cadbury’s home in Bourneville as it celebrates its 200th year celebrations. My kids expected to eat chocolate all day. What they got instead was a lesson in culture. Everything Michael talked about connected back to the original ethos the Cadbury brothers had envisaged for a business trying to do things differently. Some might say, ahead of their time. Walking around Cadbury World there were so many references to how, over the years, employees were front and centre of decision making - from welfare provisions and healthcare to housing, recreation and celebration. Visitors can’t possibly avoid being immersed in the importance of the company’s culture and its central, yet humble, community role as part of their visit, and so of course it was something I discussed with the kids at length. Today, the business holds on to a Glassdoor score of 4 which I looked up on my way home. Thank you Michael. We all enjoyed meeting you and hearing about your almost four decade long career journey with company. Your passion shines. Link to a brilliant article that explains a bit more about the story behind the business’s culture for those interested. Don’t forget, you can get all my “behind the scenes life of a NED” on Instagram by following at Circles_in_a_circle #culture #companyvalues #employees #values #behaviours

🌟 Reflecting on an enriching experience at gradireland last week! 🌟 Had the pleasure of connecting with incredible professionals who shared invaluable insights into their respective industries. Grateful for the chance to build meaningful connections, and I'm excited to share my takeaways from two standout conversations. 🌟 Firstly, a huge shout-out to Hannah McCann, Talent Acquisition Partner at Coca-Cola HBC! 🙌 Gratitude overflows for the enlightening discussion with Hannah. She generously shared insights into Coca-Cola HBC's leadership programs, and our conversation delved into my experience in talent acquisition. Her advice to remain ambitious, resilient, and unwavering in vision, despite rejections, resonates deeply. We explored the key characteristics that Coca-Cola HBC values in individuals. Thank you, Hannah, for your time, kindness, and empowering words. 🙏 🌟 Another highlight was my conversation with Amy Lane, Engineering Manager at Kirby Group Engineering. Amy provided valuable guidance on navigating the managerial ladder, particularly in the context of transitioning industries in Ireland. Her perspective on starting from a mid-level position in such transitions was enlightening. Amy's representation of women in STEM is truly inspiring, and I am grateful for her kindness in sharing her experiences. To everyone I had the pleasure of meeting at gradireland, thank you for the engaging conversations and valuable insights! 🙏 I'm eager to continue building connections and leveraging these learnings as I progress in my MBA journey. If you have any additional thoughts or advice, I'd love to hear from you. Let's continue the dialogue and foster meaningful connections. 🌐🤝 #networking #careerdevelopment #gratitude #connections