Women's Day 2023: Tips On Building Effective Leadership At Workplace

We have to treat our workplace like a market and ourselves like a product. Because ladies, we cannot expect our leadership skills to speak for themselves. So let's see how to upskill female leaders

Okay, let's play a little game. 

When I say 'luxury brand,' what comes to mind?

 'Louis Vuitton?'

'Chanel?' 

'Hermes?' 

You got it! 

These aren't just any brands; every woman has these names on her wishlist.

'An LV Neverfull?'

'An Hermes Birkin?' 

These names have become synonymous with their products.

But how did these companies earn their admirable reputations? Well easy! it's all about marketing and consistent quality. 

Well, the same goes for us ">women in the workplace. 

In this age of AI breaking down barriers, it's time to get out of our comfort zones and embrace new opportunities for growth! Whether you're a seasoned leader or just getting started, there's always room for improvement.

So, where do we start?

Here are some of the most important skills for female leaders to learn: 

How To Upskill Female Leaders

Defining Our Personal Brand: It's time for us to stop fitting in and start promoting ourselves like the rock stars we are! It is crucial to highlight the qualities that make you unique, such as your skills and personality. Remember that putting your best foot forward is just as important as looking good on paper. So put on your sharpest business suit, practice your one-liners, and get ready to make an impression. Just don't be shocked if people begin referring to you as the "Brand Queen"!

Mastering The Skill of An Effective Elevator Pitch: It’s time to turn your 30-second pitch into a work of art! You never know when you'll have the opportunity to sell yourself and your ideas in the business world. This 30-second pitch is the ideal way to highlight your abilities and leave a positive impression. Don't be afraid to include some jokes and exaggerated hand gestures. Your audience will be left wanting more if you keep it brief and professional.

Learning The Art of Upselling: The business world is competitive; we must be savvy and assertive. Consider this: If we were marketing a product, wouldn't we want to highlight the top-of-the-line, premium model? Right! Then why not apply the same principle to ourselves? We can highlight our special strengths and show our dedication to our careers by highlighting our skills, experience, and value. Because let’s face it – if we don’t then who will? 

Collaborating:  Have you ever tried finishing a business proposal on your own? It’s not as fun as it sounds. Hence collaboration is extremely essential for success at work. It acts like a secret weapon that can aid us in overcoming even the most difficult obstacles. Working together with people in your network makes a huge difference, whether it’s coming up with ideas for a new project or trying to meet a deadline. 

Keeping A Room to Upskill: Developing new skills enables us to take on new challenges with ease. By gaining new knowledge and skills, we can demonstrate to the rest of the world that we're always growing and prepared for anything. Imagine it as seasoning a dish, but instead of a dish, this time it's our careers that are getting a tasty upgrade.

Stop waiting to be noticed, it will never get you where you want to be. 

Remember ladies - Out of sight, out of mind, out of business! 

It is now the time to present your best self and showcase your talents to the world.

Views expressed are the author's own.

Shivi Jalota is a Head B2B Influencer and Content Marketing at Stori

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