Today, I am excited to have Hedwige Nuyens, the CEO of the International Banking Federation and a prominent leader in the world of international banking, on our show. With over 37 years of experience in board and C-level roles, Hedwige has honed her expertise in strategy, risk, finance, compliance, regulatory, and digital transformation. But beyond her impressive professional achievements, Hedwige is also a passionate advocate for gender diversity. She serves as the Chair of European Women on Boards, a non-profit organization committed to promoting gender equality in decision-making, and was recently elected to the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council under the Japanese presidency. It is an honour to have such an accomplished and dedicated leader join us today. Here is what we spoke about:   (01:44) Intro (03:25) Hedwige’s childhood, upbringing and dreams. (04:27) What did Hedwige want to be? (05:24) Risk and finance jobs. (06:46) Key career changes. (08:00) Taking risks. (09:03) What does it take to become a CEO? (10:26) Qualities and skills needed for Senior Leadership positions. (11:45) Advice for those who are starting their careers. (13:07) Advice for those at the mid-career level and feeling stuck. (14:25) What does gender equality mean? (16:25) Gender quotas and meritocracy. (18:17) Looking back – any regrets? (19:30) Overcoming challenging moments in life. (21:53) Ageism and how to deal with it. (23:57) 3 key takeaways for a successful change.   Find Hedwige Nuens on LinkedIn ⁠linkedin.com/in/hedwige-nuyens⁠   WATCH THE PODCAST ON YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1aeNZ-2lqnp9l1VJu2FOQ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ FOLLOW THE HOST ON: Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anifilipova⁠ Personal site: ⁠https://anifilipova.me/⁠