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IGNORE THE STEREOTYPES
Stereotypes will never go
away, instead it’s to your
benefit to unpack your truth
as a woman, and cancel
your conditioning, so you
can define success on your
own terms. Go for what feels
right and natural to you. It’s
key to be in sync with your
authentic self.
TAKE AN EDUCATED RISK
Embracing failure as a good thing is the key for
success and future growth. Success always requires
risk, and sticking your neck out, so weigh the pros
and cons, and go for it. You will never know unless
you try something new.
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YOUR PASSION IS YOUR LEVERAGE
Despite making their name by providing power
generation equipment, Cummins Southern Africa has
been honing in on a woman’s best skill: by letting her
leverage the passion she possesses to her benefit.
EMBRACE THE WOMAN
IN YOU
It’s easy to criticise and find
fault in everything that we
do, but it’s important to
embrace who you are as
a woman. The quirks, the
moodiness, the niceties and
the stillness are an integral
part of being a woman. The
sooner you stop defining
yourself in a box, and
embrace what makes you
unique, the better.
Howdoyoubalance the demands
thatcomewithbeingawomanin
theworkplace?Schuyla Goodson
Bell,managingdirectorofCummins
Southern Africa,sharesherinsighton
theessenceofbeingawomanin
theworkplace
SUCCEED AS
A WOMAN IN THE
WORKPLACE
H O W T O
CREATE A CIRCLE
OF SUPPORT
There is plenty of negativity
to go around, but in order to
thrive in the workplace you
need to surround yourself
with positive influences.
Create a circle of support
with mentors and like-
minded people, because by
making them a part of your
inner circle, they will help
build you up, and give you
the perspective you need. £
(HINT: IT’S NOT ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW,
BUT WHO YOU IDENTIFY WITH)
‘DEFINE SUCCESS ON YOUR OWN TERMS, AND REALISE IT’S OKAY FOR IT TO CHANGE’ – SCHUYLA GOODSON BELL
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