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Trailblazers celebrated at glittering Novi Awards 2024 ceremony

Trailblazers celebrated at glittering Novi Awards 2024 ceremony

Trailblazers celebrated at glittering Novi Awards 2024 ceremony In a landmark celebration of female achievement, the Novi Awards 2024 showcased…
Celebrating STEM Excellence: Featuring Cheryl Razzell, A Finalist for STEM Leader of the Year

Celebrating STEM Excellence: Featuring Cheryl Razzell, A Finalist for STEM Leader of the Year

We asked our STEM Leader of the Year finalist, Cheryl Razzell, what it really means to be recognized for her…
Unmuting Female Voices #nationalbookmonth

Unmuting Female Voices #nationalbookmonth

It’s #NationalBookMonth in the US and black history month in the UK, so we decided to combine both themes and…
Shining The Light On Our Rising Stars; Featuring Isabella Rocha of IBM

Shining The Light On Our Rising Stars; Featuring Isabella Rocha of IBM

We asked Isabella Rocha, a Novi Award finalist in the Rising Star category, to share her insights on the future…
The Novi Leadership Summit & Awards Shortlist 2024

The Novi Leadership Summit & Awards Shortlist 2024

Novi Unveils Shortlist for 14th Annual Novi Awards, Celebrating Women Breaking Barriers in Business Novi, a leading network of women…
Maximising Your Novi Awards Finalist Status: 11 Powerful Strategies for Success

Maximising Your Novi Awards Finalist Status: 11 Powerful Strategies for Success

Congratulations on being named a finalist for the Novi Leadership Summit & Awards! This exceptional achievement sets you apart as…
Top 10 Inspiring Keynote Speakers From The Novi Leadership Summit & Awards

Top 10 Inspiring Keynote Speakers From The Novi Leadership Summit & Awards

The Novi Leadership Summit & Awards is just around the corner. Are you going to be in the room?Over the…
Advocates For Change In Gender Equality 2024

Advocates For Change In Gender Equality 2024

Novi Unveils Second Novi Advocates for Change in Gender Equality List Novi, a leading network of women in business championing…
Reading List: 10 Paradigm shifting books for summer

Reading List: 10 Paradigm shifting books for summer

Here are 10 books to help you unwind.These books explore themes that impact women from all walks of life due…
7 Steps To Writing An Effective 'Out Of Office' Message (Example Included)

7 Steps To Writing An Effective 'Out Of Office' Message (Example Included)

It is July, the month of holidays. So this means it’s time to turn those “out of office” emails on.…
Grow with Novi

Grow with Novi

Dear Novi Community,Have you ever paused to consider the incredible power of community?Reflecting on our journey together at Novi, I’m…
10 Reasons Why You Should Apply For The Novi Leadership Summit And Awards 2024

10 Reasons Why You Should Apply For The Novi Leadership Summit And Awards 2024

The Novi Leadership Summit & Awards has over the years brought together women who are empowering teams, creating innovative products,…
7 Strategies for Women Leaders to Balance Work and Life

7 Strategies for Women Leaders to Balance Work and Life

With women leaders juggling uncertainty, gender bias in the workplace, cybercrime, inflation, and political uncertainty and unrest in most parts…
Shifting Paradigms: Forward Ladies rebrands, unveils new era in advancing women's leadership

Shifting Paradigms: Forward Ladies rebrands, unveils new era in advancing women's leadership

Forward Ladies, a prominent organisation dedicated to driving women’s leaders and representation in all areas of business, has rebranded, marking…
Setbacks & Comebacks: The Story Of Rebranding Forward Ladies.

Setbacks & Comebacks: The Story Of Rebranding Forward Ladies.

Going through the rebrand of Forward Ladies, I found myself searching online for ideas and inspiration on how others did…
Introducing Novi

Introducing Novi

A New Membership Community Helping Women Leaders Win at Work and in Life We are excited to introduce Novi —…
Unveiling Our New Brand

Unveiling Our New Brand

The Novi Awards, A Fresh Start for Our Thriving Awards The Novi Awards, formerly known as the Forward Ladies Leadership…
Notice of Data Migration

Notice of Data Migration

The past year has been incredible for Forward Ladies. To continue growing the community, we decided it was time for…
Climbing Kilimanjaro for Macmillan Cancer Support

Climbing Kilimanjaro for Macmillan Cancer Support

After witnessing the devastating impact of cancer firsthand with the loss of close friends, I have made a profound decision—to…
EP. 23 Dr. Margaret Korosec – How To Empower Yourself & Find Your Authentic Voice

EP. 23 Dr. Margaret Korosec – How To Empower Yourself & Find Your Authentic Voice

"Don't be afraid to embrace your full potential, find mentors who guide you, and always have the courage to find…
EP. 22 Sheridan Ash – From Model to Tech Innovator: Empowering Women in Technology

EP. 22 Sheridan Ash – From Model to Tech Innovator: Empowering Women in Technology

Sheridan Ash is the Forward Ladies Businesswoman of the Year 2022, Founder and Co-CEO of Tech She Can and Leader…
EP. 21 Julianne Antrobus – Feeling The Fear And Doing It Anyway – A Leading Woman in Nuclear Energy

EP. 21 Julianne Antrobus – Feeling The Fear And Doing It Anyway – A Leading Woman in Nuclear Energy

Julianne Antrobus is the Global Head of Nuclear for PA Consulting – a technology and innovation consultancy firm based in…
EP. 20 Succeeding In A Man's World, Leadership Lessons From Leanne Caret, One Of Fortune Magazine's Most Powerful Women

EP. 20 Succeeding In A Man's World, Leadership Lessons From Leanne Caret, One Of Fortune Magazine's Most Powerful Women

Leanne Caret is a Retired Executive Vice President, The Boeing Company and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space and Security. Leanne is…
EP. 19 Success, Survival and Sacrifices - Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng, First Black Female Vice-Chancellor.

EP. 19 Success, Survival and Sacrifices - Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng, First Black Female Vice-Chancellor.

“I’m not interested in people pleasing. I want to do good. When I do good, it’s for me. When I…
EP. 18 Shaking off societal expectations will unlock your full potential | Sophie Adelman, CEO of The Garden

EP. 18 Shaking off societal expectations will unlock your full potential | Sophie Adelman, CEO of The Garden

“I think people assume you wake up at the age of 16, and you set up a lemonade stand outside…
EP. 17 How Dr Ekaterina Malievskaia Of Compass Pathways Is Changing The landscape Of Mental Health Care

EP. 17 How Dr Ekaterina Malievskaia Of Compass Pathways Is Changing The landscape Of Mental Health Care

“I was the only person in the room who was not taking no for an answer. I said to myself,…
EP. 16 In Conversation With Rear Admiral Maria Lore Aguayo, P.E., Commander of the US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Atlantic

EP. 16 In Conversation With Rear Admiral Maria Lore Aguayo, P.E., Commander of the US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Atlantic

We are delighted for you to read and listen to this episode of Griselda Togobo in conversation with Rear Admiral…
EP. 15 In Conversation With Mary Ann Sieghart, journalist, columnist and author of The Authority Gap

EP. 15 In Conversation With Mary Ann Sieghart, journalist, columnist and author of The Authority Gap

Novi CEO Griselda Togobo spoke to Mary Ann Sieghart about her new book: The Authority Gap, Why Women Are Still…
EP. 14 In Conversation With Gill Fielding: Women’s Wealth Creation & Financial Freedom

EP. 14 In Conversation With Gill Fielding: Women’s Wealth Creation & Financial Freedom

Novi CEO Griselda Togobo spoke to Gill Fielding about money, the five principles to follow to achieve financial freedom and…
EP. 13 In Conversation With Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chair at Mastercard and Global Chair at 30% Club

EP. 13 In Conversation With Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chair at Mastercard and Global Chair at 30% Club

Novi CEO Griselda Togobo spoke to Ann Cairns about how to negotiate a pay rise, why finding a sponsor can…
EP. 12 In Conversation With Charlotte Carroll - Award-Winning Film-Maker & Actress

EP. 12 In Conversation With Charlotte Carroll - Award-Winning Film-Maker & Actress

  Griselda Togobo from Novi will sit down with Charlotte Carroll – Award-Winning Film-Maker & Actress for a thought-provoking discussion.…
EP. 11 In Conversation With Renee Hunt, Director in Sky Technology

EP. 11 In Conversation With Renee Hunt, Director in Sky Technology

Griselda Togobo from Novi will sit down with Renee Hunt, Director Sky Group Digital Platforms for a thought-provoking discussion. You…
EP. 10 In Conversation With Carmen Guzman, Head of HR, CMB, UK

EP. 10 In Conversation With Carmen Guzman, Head of HR, CMB, UK

  Griselda Togobo from Novi will sit down with Carmen Guzman, International HR Lead for a thought-provoking discussion. You will…
EP. 9 In Conversation With Jacqueline de Rojas CBE, President TechUK

EP. 9 In Conversation With Jacqueline de Rojas CBE, President TechUK

Griselda Togobo from Novi will sit down with Jacqueline de Rojas CBE – named one of the World’s 100 Most…
EP. 7 In Conversation With Shaa Wasmund MBE, Multi-Million-Pound Business Founder

EP. 7 In Conversation With Shaa Wasmund MBE, Multi-Million-Pound Business Founder

Griselda Togobo from Novi will sit down with a best selling author Shaa Wasmund to discuss her business journey and…
EP. 8 In Conversation With Lara Morgan - International Women's Day Special

EP. 8 In Conversation With Lara Morgan - International Women's Day Special

  Griselda Togobo from Novi will sit down with an award-winning business leader Lara Morgan to discuss her life and…
EP. 6 In Conversation With Sheree Atcheson, Top Most Influential Woman In Tech

EP. 6 In Conversation With Sheree Atcheson, Top Most Influential Woman In Tech

Griselda Togobo sits down with a multi-award winning leader and diversity and inclusion champion Sheree Atcheson. You will learn: 1.…
EP. 4 In Conversation With Scarlett Allen-Horton, The Apprentice's Finalist

EP. 4 In Conversation With Scarlett Allen-Horton, The Apprentice's Finalist

Griselda Togobo from Novi sits down with The Apprentice’s finalist Scarlett Allen-Horton to discuss her business journey.  Women put themselves…
EP. 5. In Conversation With Dr Sharon Watson, Top 50 Influential Women In Culture

EP. 5. In Conversation With Dr Sharon Watson, Top 50 Influential Women In Culture

Griselda Togobo from Novi sits down with a multi-award-winning leader Dr Sharon Watson to discuss her career journey and her…