About this episode
Verena Hefti, the founder of Leaders Plus, shares her journey from a senior leadership role in the charity sector to becoming a multi-award-winning social entrepreneur and thought leader. Discover how Verena, driven by a strong sense of social justice instilled by her mother, founded Leaders Plus to support working parents aspiring to senior leadership roles. Verena opens up about the courage it took to challenge societal assumptions about working mothers and the hurdles she faced along the way. She also discusses the importance of turning setbacks into opportunities and how Leaders Plus provides working parents with the tools and support needed to balance ambitious careers and active family lives. The challenges and biases working parents encounter, the significance of equitable workplace structures, and the powerful impact of creating inclusive environments. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, equity, and the transformative power of courage and love in overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Website- https://www.leadersplus.org/ Social Media Links/Handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verenahefti https://x.com/vhefti