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Q: What keeps you driven at Strategy&?
A: The nature of the work, the learning opportunities, and certainly the people I work with. Working with smart, driven, fun, and friendly colleagues is a privilege I don’t take for granted. Many of my colleagues have become lifelong friends.
Q: What is it like to be a woman working in consulting in the Middle East?
A: This is a great time to be a woman working in consulting in the Middle East. The opportunities are numerous, and the impact is unprecedented. We also get to work with an increasing number of impressive, high-caliber female clients.
Q: On a more personal note, you’re now a proud mother of two! How has your perspective on work-life balance evolved since becoming a parent?
A: Motherhood helped me unlock a whole new level of efficiency. I’m more intentional about how I spend my time and prioritize my responsibilities. Flexibility in my schedule became even more important. For example, I try to work in focused chunks and block off time to be with my kids. It doesn’t always work perfectly, but I do my best to honor the precious time I have with my kids. Most importantly, motherhood gave me a different perspective on what matters most in life, and that helps me look at challenges more objectively.
Q: What advice would you give to future mothers at the firm?
A: Go for it. There is never a perfect time, but there has also never been a better time. You figure things out along the way, and you have the right people and systems around to support you.
The firm is very supportive, and it’s getting better at supporting women every day. That said, change starts with each of us, and it is our responsibility to set and enforce boundaries. Over the years, I’ve learned that the biggest challenge is usually an internal one. As mothers, we tend to put too much pressure on ourselves, including setting unrealistic expectations. Switching the internal dialogue to a positive one is the greatest act of self-love.
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