Inspiring Women Leaders Our iGROWW network explores topics of gender and equality through a series of Q&As with inspiring women leaders. In conversation with Janet Barberis What’s it like being a female leader in professional services, and how has the sector changed? Nina Haldorsen from Protiviti’s iGROWW network interviews Janet Barberis, managing director at Protiviti UK about her career and why ‘being yourself’ matters. Read More “I wanted to look good in a suit” … In conversation with Fortune Chigwende A careers event at school inspired Fortune Chigwende to become an accountant. She tells Anisha Pithwa from Protiviti’s iGROWW network how she channelled self-belief, drive and confidence to reach the top of her internal audit career. Read More “My father gave me a strong sense of self”… In conversation with Fiona Hathorn When Fiona Hathorn was a child, her father took her into the office, and encouraged her to dream big. After a career in the City of London, she is now helping other women to find their professional presence in the boardroom. Rhianne Williams from Protiviti’s iGROWW finds out more. Read More “You have to pick yourself up and find a job” … In conversation with Sharon Torpey Dealing with setbacks is a familiar part of professional life, but if they happen repeatedly, then bouncing back can be tough? Sharon Torpey speaks to Rhianne Williams from Protiviti’s iGROWW network about how she learned to build resilience the hard way. Read More In conversation with Jennifer McGuire… ‘I wanted to see the world’ Jennifer McGuire, global portfolio head for audit and change at HSBC, opens up to Jas Hullait from Protiviti’s iGROWW network about early career ambitions, faith in tough times – and learning to be comfortable with change. Read More ‘Be brave and be kind’… In conversation with Angela Craca After starting her career in Italy, Angela Craca moved to London in 2017 to work for the asset management firm, Invesco. As part of a series of articles with inspiring women leaders, she tells Rhianne Williams from Protiviti’s iGROWW network why adversity is opportunity in disguise, and why risk-taking matters. Read More ‘Don’t ignore your intuition…’ In conversation with Leonor Diaz Alcantara The chief executive of Montessori Group has navigated an eclectic career. In this interview with Anisha Pithwa from Protiviti’s iGROWW network, she reveals how ambition, variety, and gut instinct have been her guide – and why, sometimes, it best to ignore other people’s advice. Read More One piece of advice can change someone’s life” – In conversation with Nicolina Andall Nicolina Andall, a Senior Corporate Counsel at Swedish engineering giant Atlas Copco, has had a flourishing non-executive career. But she’s faced some big challenges, especially at the beginning of her working life. Jas Hullait from Protiviti’s iGROWW network hears a story of rejection, resilience and helping others to achieve their dreams. Read More ‘Don’t fear the unknown’… In conversation with Victoria Sprott Learning difficulties at school left Victoria Sprott feeling confused about her abilities, but a sales job in Australia, helped launch a career in recruitment. Rhianne Williams from Protiviti’s iGROWW network hears a story about finding a calling, embracing the fear of change, and nurturing a healthy family life alongside a successful career. Read More Amie Pinder’s squiggly career “I wanted to see inside the black box” What’s it like to change professions and gain a variety of experience? Amie Pinder, director of technology resilience risk at the London Stock Exchange Group, started her career in audit, but realised the world of technology was waiting for her. She speaks to Simran Sadhra and Rhianne Williams from Protiviti’s iGROWW network about her journey. Read More ‘Surround yourself with people who care’… In conversation with Valeria Locatelli Putting yourself first when navigating a career isn’t easy, but Valeria Locatelli, chief internal auditor at Pension Insurance Corporation, has some good advice to share. In a candid interview with Simran Sadhra from Protiviti’s iGROWW network, she explores priorities, purpose and passion – and the power of people in your corner. Read More ‘I’m lucky – I enjoy variety, change and building things’… In conversation with Bernadine Reese What happens when you discover your entrepreneurial streak in professional services? Bernadine Reese, managing director at Protiviti UK, speaks to her colleague Jas Hullait about developing businesses, working with passionate people, and the challenge of work-life balance. Read More “Neurodiversity is not a problem to be solved; it’s something to be embraced…” In conversation with Grace Erin Reid Neurodiversity is an essential element of the equity, diversity and inclusion agenda. But what does it feel like to be neurodiverse? Grace Erin Reid, founder of urlifeurbusiness, reflects on her unique set of skills – and navigating most of her career without knowing she had dyspraxia. Read More “Who is saying you need to do all of this” – in conversation with Eilish Jamieson. Unconscious behaviours can help us to operate more easily in a busy world. But what happens when they stop serving our deeper needs? Kausar Qureshi from Protiviti’s iGROWW network speaks to Eilish Jamieson about changing course, learning what makes us tick, and finding balance. Read More “Be bold and believe in yourself”… In conversation with Dane Pedro Dane Pedro is a senior compliance leader in financial services; she has also been a magistrate for the past nine years. Alice Buchanan, consultant at Protiviti UK, hears a story of drive, determination and a desire to progress. Read More Say ‘yes’ and the world is your oyster…in conversation with Marie Lodňanová For Marie Lodňanová, her fearlessness to step into the unknown and her openness to say ‘yes,’ rather than to look for an excuse to say ‘no,’ saw her travel from the Czech Republic, to Poland and Mexico – all in the name of work. Currently calling the UK home, Marie is Global Head of New Business Onboarding with Visa FinTech subsidiary, Currencycloud. She tells one of our senior consultants, Valentyna Sydorenko, her story. Read More “Build a level of resilience…” In conversation with Rhianne Williams From an international upbringing to aspirations of working for the UK Foreign Office, Rhianne Williams, Senior Business Development Manager at Protiviti UK, has had a varied and diverse career – with a recent highlight being invited to join the UK UN Women CSW68 conference as a delegate. She shares valuable lessons learned, her views on gender parity and deeply treasured advice from a personal mentor. Read More "Challenges that don’t break you, build your strength and resilience…" In conversation with Evelyn Tourish With nearly three decades at Europcar, Evelyn Tourish, UK Customer Experience Manager – like many others – has faced a few challenges and was instrumental in helping to create an industry-wide COVID guide during the pandemic. She couldn’t love her job more and her warm, infectious personality beams through. Martina Tagliavia from Protiviti’s iGROWW network delves deeper into Evelyn's professional journey. Read More
