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Choose to Challenge for International Women's Day

Choose to Challenge for International Women's Day

A talk centred on the #ChoosetoChallenge theme for 2021's International Women's Day, celebrating the work women do in different sectors.

Lola Salehu

March 20, 2021
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  1. Representation in tech today - How did we get here?

    By challenging everything that doesn’t seem right.
  2. Inspiring women coming through to know that they can have

    a future in tech. 01Challenging Representation
  3. Talk about the work you do Share your stories because:

    • It makes you visible enough to inspire other women • Helps people recognise the value of the work that you do • Helps you measure your growth.
  4. 03. Challenging the notion that tech is masculine and women

    are not “naturally” equipped for technical roles.
  5. Three ways I would love for you to challenge yourself..

    1. Challenge the doubts that make you feel inadequate 2. Challenge the limits and labels others put on you. 3. Challenge more women to back themselves more often.
  6. Applying for a dream job - Hewlett Packard Men 6

    out of 10 men are comfortable applying for a job they’re not completely qualified for. Women 9 out of 10 women would prefer to tick all the “ideal candidate” boxes. 65% 35%
  7. “I’m not one to gamble, but if I’m gonna make

    a bet, I’ll bet on myself.” Bet on yourself!
  8. Challenge Stereotypes It’s not an either/or situation. Nothing stops you

    from being both Ambitious career person Life of the party