#67: Mahdis Gharaei ▽ Leading with Joy & Connection

Alisa Eresina Podcast

Jun 26, 2020•41 min

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WHO IS MY GUEST?

Mahdis Gharaei is the co-founder & CEO of the female factor, a platform dedicated to empowering & developing a new generation of female leaders by providing knowledge-driven experiences around personal & professional development, a global mentoring program and a strong network.

Before starting the female factor, Mahdis served as one of the youngest and only female general managers of an international airline in Austria and Germany for over 7 years and led cross-border projects and teams in the Middle East, Europe and the US. She co-founded her first business at age 23 and also served in leadership roles at global non-profit organisations such as the World Affairs Council, AustrianStartups and Female Founders.

Mahdis is a passionate opportunity maker, diversity advocate, entrepreneur, mentor and speaker with a particular love for business development, sales, negotiations and female leadership.

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3 BIGGEST GOLDEN NUGGETS

(1) Look at all parts - like your unmet inner child needs, your past, expectations,... - that are tight to the perception of your self-worth.

(2) It is not a bad thing to put yourself first. Honor your needs and desires.

(3) Don’t be only your number one critic, be your number one supporter!

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SHOW NOTES

04:08 ▽ "I would walk into the board meeting being the youngest and the only woman...“

09:48 ▽ Success and self-worth

12:00 ▽ It is not a bad thing to put yourself first

14:00 ▽ Living in two worlds: Iranian & Austrian roots

16:05 ▽ Self-fulfillment, business and family - how can I have it all?