WOMEN: GENDER DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY
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Pathways to growth for women
Accenture women share their stories about navigating paths to personal and professional growth.
For a single working mom, support opens the way
Support from work colleagues, professors and her community helped Accenture Associate Manager Yukiko Fujisawa to make positive changes in her career and personal life.
What are 3 essentials to teamwork? Leadership, diversity, communication
Learn about the makeup of successful teams from Managing Director Kathyrn Ross.
Five principles help me be my best personally and professionally
Learn the principles that keep leader Traci Dunn grounded and the changes she made to be her best at home and at work.
How a tech career changed my life after the military
Learn how military veteran Alpha Germain, senior analyst, transformed her life with a career in technology
Connecting with co-workers through music and helping women
Seeing co-workers connect with music is rewarding, says Team Lead Stephenie Tai. Learn how she unites her love of music with work and how she helps women.
Career pointers learned from life's curveballs
Learn life lessons from Manager Rebecca Atkinson, who has navigated work, a special needs child and the medical diagnosis of her husband.
Workplace advice: Five tips for dealing with a chronic illness
Key tactics helped Senior Analyst Cecelia Stoessner-Clark obtain a diagnosis. Learn her five tips for anyone experiencing a chronic illness.
Life and career lessons from my child with special needs
Senior Manager Catarina Alencar speaks about her son with special needs and the support she has rom her family and work.
The Glass Hammer: Voice of Experience- Lisa Mitnick
Read as this leader discusses her career path, including her efforts related to Inclusion and Diversity.
One woman's work lesson: When things get tough, do your homework
Senior Manager Kelly Rover says it takes a lot of time and effort to be good; there is no short cut to the top.
An employee group on disabilities showed me how to help my son
Learn how an employee disability group sparked Associate Manager Sarah Cline to help her son and read her tips for juggling career and home life.
This woman in tech uses American Indian teachings as a compass
To integrate facets of her life and focus on what's important, Managing Director Suzanne Randall turns to American Indian wisdom.
Do we still need this focus on diversity and gender equality in 2016?
Read how Senior Manager Kristien Van den Branden realized we still need to keep our focus and lead by example when it comes to gender equality.
How I became an advocate for women experiencing infertility
Read Senior Manager Chrissy Healey's story about how her background spurs her to encourage others who experience fertility challenges.
LinkedIn: Women in leadership: Driving innovation for a better world
Managing Director Camille Mirshokrai shares what she learned about innovation while facilitating the 2016 International Women's Forum.
Business Today: Playing to win
Read about the great work that Rekha Menon, Chairman and Senior Managing Director, Accenture in India, is doing both inside and outside the office.
The Glass Hammer: Voice of Experience: Rocio Lopez
Leader Rocio Lopez discusses her 22-year career in technology and her commitment to growing Hispanic American tech talent.
My mother is my inspiration for career success
See the video to hear Managing Director Vicky Godolphin speaking about the inspiration that her mother and other strong female role models provided for her career growth.
A successful woman thanks men in her family for support
See the video to hear Associate Director Susanne Jeffery describe the positive influence her brothers, father and husband have had on her career.
How my corporate career complements my lifelong sports dream
Read how Consultant Catherine Chew marries the equestrian sport of show jumping with a corporate career for great results.
30 years: My growth, diversity advancing and the color orange
Read leader Nellie Borrero's reflections on her 30-year journey with the company—on progress and what she has learned.
Mover and Shaker: Nupur Sharma, manager, Accenture Consulting
Learn about Nupur’s career journey—she describes how rewarding it is to have her work and passion align, including most recently developing an Augmented Reality App.
What's my secret to balancing work and motherhood?
Learn how Manager Mariko Taguchi balances working at a demanding job with life as the mother of a young child.
The red cape—Myths that no longer serve
Managing Director Roze Phillips discusses how the stories we grew up with shape us and our children, and questions the impact of some classic tales having slightly different outcomes.
The Huffington Post: Going against the flow: Julie Sweet, Chief Executive Officer – North America
In this interview, Julie Sweet discusses her career progression, from how she measures success to the importance of mentorship.
The importance of mentors and role models; anyone can reach their full potential
Watch the video to hear Managing Director Hilary O'Meara speak on the importance of mentorship and role models for career progression.
Trust your abilities: Tips for work from my first triathlon
Read the lessons that Consultant Marissa Rodriguez learned about perseverance and discipline while competing in her first triathlon.
After my skydiving accident: Advice on successful return to work
Learn tips from Manager Andrea Hamacher for returning to work after being out on leave.
Taking a sabbatical to compete on "MasterChef" and what I learned
Read what Managing Director Inge Lekkerkerker-van Aalsburg learned after taking a sabbatical from her career to pursue her culinary dream.
One woman's advice for low-income children
Associate Manager Gatz Davis reveals the hardships she overcame to succeed and gives advice to children in similar circumstances.
My 5 career tips for women, including learn because you want to
Learn Manager Sandie Behrens' five pieces of advice on being a woman and a technologist.
Dancing toward fulfillment: How I changed a career turn into corporate success
Though athletic abilities change with time, the drive and practice needed remains the same to be successful anywhere, says Jessica Jecmen.
After that first-job glow fades, 5 ways to stay on top of your game
How do you sustain momentum after the first few years of work? Senior Manager Kim Kim Oon shares key principles that have helped her.
Lessons in perseverance and teamwork, from college sports to the corporate workplace
Learn how athlete and analyst Stephanie Richartz applies lessons from her Olympic-level track career to her corporate life.
Varied cultural influences make me a stronger leader
Learn how Nicole van Det found her background helped her seize opportunity as a managing director.
From apartheid to corporate success, I've always been the best I can be
See the video for why Senior Manager Ntombi Mhangwani says continual learning and determination are key to success.
The Huffington Post: Fit to lead
Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer Ellyn Shook discusses the benefits of making fitness a priority.
Public speaking, ballroom dancing, mission to Haiti
Growth comes in leaps and bounds when you go outside of what is normal for you and try new things. See tips from Accenture Managing Director Julie Booth.
Breast cancer wasn't in my plan, but goals and milestones helped me survive
Read how Managing Director Andrea Francis tackled cancer as her next project not only to survive but thrive.
4 ways to fly fearlessly: A ticket to career growth
Read 4 tips from Manager Caroline Dey's international adventure on how to overcome your fears to grow your career.
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Sharing the legacy of a whole life
Learn more about why Amanda Kaufman, senior manager, is teaching her children that they are the architects of their own lives.
Always on a journey
Among the more fascinating aspects of travel are the things you hadn't foreseen, writes Management Consultant Francesca Corti.
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Humble roots: Rebelling against expectations
See the video for how Marge Magner, lead director on the Accenture Board of Directors, defied expectations to achieve success.
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Confidence and collaboration are key to my success as a young professional
Confidence from leaders and strong relationships with colleagues has made the difference in Analyst Stefania Albanese's career. What about yours?
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Go the extra mile to be the best
Kelly Rover, senior manager, shares her passion for helping others succeed and reflects on lessons for professional and personal success.
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How I found inspiring work
Learn how Katinka de Korte, managing director, found balance between work that inspires her and a family of six.
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Lessons for my younger self: Test boundaries, learn from failures
It’s not a weakness to ask for help, says Ugo Ojike, associate director.
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Life lesson: Motherhood is great leadership training
A career and family life can be excellently balanced, as long as you get your priorities right, says Ellen van Essen, managing director.
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Technology and the “Ideal Woman” trap
“Having it all” does not mean doing it all perfectly, writes Senior Manager Amanda Kaufman.
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Fortune favors the bold
Encourage employees to venture beyond the beaten path, advises Managing Director Julia Kusterer.
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A childhood of constant change yielded lessons for tough times
Learn why Managing Director Kelly Weekes says the key to success is being open to starting over.
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Combining Kung-Fu, personal studies and a career
Security Consultant Gaia Spaziani Testa discusses the enriching experience of combining everything.
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The Glass Hammer: Voice of Experience
The best advice I’ve received is that no one should care about your career more than you, says Managing Director Anissa Thompson.
Curiosity, two cats and a recipe for success
Irine Gaasbeek, managing director, recounts the richness of a life and career off the beaten track.
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6 do’s and don’ts for corporate newcomers to America
Sabina Munnelly, managing director, shares the keys to overcoming the challenges to making a move to another country.
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The Huffington Post: The case for doing 1-on-1 meetings with yourself
Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer Ellyn Shook has an array of meetings booked for next week with just one person: Ellyn Shook.
Who am I? Indian stereotype breaker, Swedish resident, wife and mother
Often our own self-image and the way the world sees us are not in sync, writes Manager Vandana Kabilan.
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Changing career paths, changing horses: Why risks pay off
Learn how Senior Manager Kelly Rover took leaps of faith that ended up paying off in big ways.
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8 digital resources to improve your well-being
Meet Maria Daniel Brás, employee experience architect, as she describes resources to help improve your well-being.
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From curious child to technology leader
Not having a computer only increased its appeal for curious 13-year-old Ambe Tierro, now senior managing director.
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Wild card career choice becomes my trump card
Don’t box yourself in based on your position in an org chart, advises Sarah Thomas, managing director.
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Defining “real” success
It’s never about reaching some external goalpost, says Rekha Menon, Chairman and Senior Managing Director, Accenture in India.
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Painting helps me grow as a leader
Manon van Beek, country managing director for Accenture-The Netherlands, discusses her passion for painting and how it helps her grow.
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Writing the book on putting your passion to work
Sheila Downer, senior analyst, and Tchicaya Robertson, manager, talk about the importance of passion and purpose in people’s lives.
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The secrets of sports that you can apply to your career
Senior Analyst Pamela Evans shares how her experience as an athlete and a working professional has shown that the same philosophy applies to both arenas.
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Fast 5 leadership insights
Learn five insights from Deborah Santiago, managing director, around what every leader should do and more.
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