THINK EQUAL is the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiative led by The Marketing Society. THINK EQUAL aims to drive diversity and inclusion across the marcomms industry in the MENA region. Through training, events, mentoring, policy changes, content and more. We aim to provide tangible activity that will make an impact and a difference now.

Our regular THINK EQUAL podcast shines a light on an inspiring female leader who is dedicated to levelling the marcomms playing field.

This month, THINK EQUAL Project Director, Leanne Foy met Alina Waite, Strategy Lead for Zenith MENA. With over 19 years of global marcomms experience with brands such as Coca-Cola and Nike, Alina excels in brand and performance marketing and team development.

Leaders play a crucial role in shaping our career paths by fostering environments that emphasise the importance of recognising and celebrating individual achievements. Research by McKinsey and Company, and Harvard Business Review has shown that women are less likely to self-promote and feel less comfortable speaking about their achievements.

In this episode, Leanne and Alina discuss how hesitation to self-promote is exacerbated in collaborative environments and why leaders should cultivate a culture where personal achievements are regularly acknowledged, promoting collaboration over competition.

Alina explores how women can improve their confidence by talking about their achievements, highlighting how a "feelgood folder" is an effective tool to help evidence stacking accomplishments and boost self-esteem.

Highlights include:

• Key tips for raising self-confidence
• Strategies to discuss personal achievements
• Extending professional mindsets to personal life

This episode is packed with practical tips for leaders in individuals to raise their self-confidence. We hope you enjoy it!

A note from THINK EQUAL

We are stronger together, than we are alone. And that’s why we want the marcomms industry to come together to make a difference. Every single person who makes up our brilliant industry can make an impact. Want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you. Whether that’s through donating your time on our working committee or putting your hand up to run an event or training session, you may have some suggestions of speakers to add to our speaker library or have a venue you want to provide for free.

Contact us at Thinkequal@marketingsociety.com