As GBS evolves amid digital transformation and increasing complexity, the need for adaptable, purpose-driven leaders has never been greater. Yet, leadership pathways remain challenging due to gender equity gaps, unconscious bias, and self-limiting beliefs. This session brings together industry leaders from our SSOWOMENs Day to explore strategies for breaking these barriers and fostering inclusive leadership. From mentorship and sponsorship to authentic leadership and career navigation, learn how to empower women in leadership while building a culture that supports diverse talent.

• Develop a strong leadership identity by mastering situational leadership, personal branding, and the balance between authenticity and influence
• Break through career barriers by recognising and addressing unconscious bias, imposter syndrome, and self-limiting beliefs
• Drive purpose-led transformation by adopting inclusive leadership principles that create high-impact teams in the evolving GBS landscape
• Champion and uplift women in leadership by leveraging mentorship, sponsorship, and reverse mentoring to build a culture of continuous growth

In a world of rapid skill shifts and workplace transformation, professionals face growing pressure to adapt, reflect, and act with agility. Yet traditional career development methods often fall short—too generic, too static and too slow. This interactive session explores how AI can act as a personalised career strategist, helping individuals navigate complex choices with clarity and momentum.

• Identify growth gaps by using AI to analyse career goals and current skills
• Accelerate upskilling by generating adaptive, personalized learning plans
• Enhance personal branding by refining resumes and profiles with AI input
• Balance human insight with AI guidance by evaluating what to delegate vs. what to reflect on