During this talk with executive and author Gaia van der Esch, as part of the Women in Aerospace Canada Lunch and Learn, we’ll discuss what leadership is about, how we need to re-think what it looks and acts like to solve global challenges and create more inclusive organizations, and how women can play a key role in pushing such change forward. Join us for this inspiring and empowering discussion, which will provide you with concrete examples and tips on how you can lead change from within your company and role.
Gaia van der Esch is an Italian-Dutch executive in the non-profit and public sectors, a policy expert and author. She is currently leading a large international foundation working across the world to end poverty and exclusion and halt climate change. Gaia previously led the work of G20 EMPOWER, defining and advancing the gender equality agenda across G20 countries. Gaia is the author of “Leading Our Way: How Women Are Re-Defining Leadership”, and of “Volti d’Italia”. She is a speaker at international level and a contributor to news outlets on topics related to politics and international relations, equity, sustainability, and leadership. Gaia holds master’s degrees from Sciences Po Paris and the Harvard Kennedy School. Among others, she was nominated by Forbes in its Europe 30under30 list.