Internal Impact – Step Up Plus

Some weeks ago, the Red Shoe Movement Step Up Plus program came to an end. I was going to share my certificate with a couple of comments thanking those who invited me to take part in it, but I realized that sharing some of the things I have learned so far would be even more valuable.

Here are three features of this program that I found useful, practical, and easy to apply in real life, along with two conversations that have encouraged me to change my mindset towards challenging situations:

To start with, both podcasts and chats included:

Real-life examples and advice: These addressed how to deal with circumstances related to stereotypes, implicit ideas, leadership, and many other topics. Practical examples are crucial for identifying situations where you can apply the advice given.

Effective organization of ideas: It’s key that audio and audiovisual resources are well-explained, with no assumptions made regarding the listener’s prior knowledge.

Diverse perspectives: The program included people from different countries, industries, genders, and ages. Although aimed at helping develop women’s careers, the diversity of contexts and the inclusion of men in conversations provided a broad range of tools applicable to various job positions.

To finish, there were two conversations that I found particularly useful:

Unwritten corporate rules: As we work on refining our company culture, I realized that many of these rules may no longer have a real purpose or might not even be true.

Implicit power: Understanding that we all benefit from aspects beyond our control helped me identify situations where I have more power and those where others might have more power than I do. This awareness helps in three ways:

– Thinking of ways to modify these dynamics, if possible.
– Being mindful of underrepresented groups that might struggle to be heard.
– Identifying and addressing my own unconscious biases.

Executive presence, code-switching, and communication skills were also very helpful, but discussing them in detail would require a longer text.

Ahora sí, thank you Mariela Dabbah (she/her/ella) for the program, thank you Gisele Silva and Damian Meier for considering me, and Bridgestone Latin America South for the opportunity.

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I am so proud to be part of this amazing program: Emergent Leader – Talent Development Programs de The Red Shoe Movement!

A year of enriching experiences and wonderful women sharing their real-life work, their challenges, and how to achieve goals. Very honored to positively influence other women to grow personally and professionally and most importantly how to be an Emerging Leader!

Thank you Mariela Dabbah (she/her/ella) for being a great leader in this network and supporting more women around the world to achieve their dreams!

I’m happy to share with you the experience of having participated in the “Step Up Plus by Red Shoe Movement” program 👠. It has been a year full of learning from great women, who lead industrial companies worldwide.

“Step Up Plus by Red Shoe Movement” has had a great impact on a personal level, since each meeting has added milestones to work on my professional and personal development. 🚀

I would like to especially thank Mariela Dabbah (she/her/ella) for carrying out each session with great commitment and supporting us throughout the program.

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I am thrilled to share that I have successfully completed the Red Shoe Movement Step Up Plus program!

A big thank you to Bridgestone Latinoamérica Norte for this incredible opportunity and to Mariela Dabbah, whose exceptional hosting and inspiring leadership brought together amazing guests for insightful conversations.  This program has been truly transformative, and I’m excited to share some of my key takeaways
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