05/12/2024
Our Zalando Women in Finance Group interviewed Lena, SVP Corporate Governance & Legal Counsel, and Padmaja, SVP Corporate Development, who talked about their personal and professional experiences, pivotal moments in their careers and how they manage their energy to stay ahead in a competitive landscape.
In case you missed it, here are some key takeaways:
• Understand what is important to you: Being honest to yourself and knowing what your motivational drivers are will help you navigate your career path.
• Their paths evolved through trial and error, allowing their leadership journeys to unfold organically.
• Becoming aware of your success at work and stepping into leadership roles often involves taking on responsibility, often for a team. Commitment is essential if you wish to pursue a successful career.
• Energy management is crucial for performance and positivity at work and in life. Therefore, identifying activities that replenish your energy and prioritising time for them was recommended. They also stressed the importance of patience and accepting that things may not always go according to plan.
A big thank you to Lena and Padmaja for openly sharing their experiences with us, and to Stephanny, Verena, Zuzana, Aurelie, and Andrea from our Women in Finance Employee Resource Group for organising the event 👏
