Everyone has to reach somewhere. The ones, who actually work for it and have honesty in their approach reach their desired destination, and others just dream about it. I guess that’s the difference between the success and failure of an individual in all the stages of life.
However, the definition of career success is different for different people. For some, it is about their payscale; for some, it is about status or promotion. Women have a different idea of success, as they are less motivated by pay and status. Their definition of success lies in making a difference in the lives of others while encouraging other women to step up.
Women wear several hats in their lives. And they ensure to give their best in every role they play. They have also proved their mettle in leadership roles. With their grit, determination, and remarkable achievements, they have shown that business and entrepreneurship should no more be defined by gender.
There have been many influential women in history whose contribution cannot be ignored and had a huge impact on society through art, politics, and leadership. To name a few, Kamala Harris, Maya Angelou, Mary Wollstonecraft, Malala Yousafzai, Oprah Winfrey have made their mark in their respective sectors.
In terms of business, today there are women who look up to them, making these women’s strengths their own. The purpose remains the same to make the world a better place to live. That’s the quality that shines in every businesswoman to bring the best for the people.
In this edition of The 10 Most Successful Businesswomen to Watch, 2021, we have curated a list of women whose undulating yet successful business journeys exemplify what successful leadership looks like.
On the cover, we have Laura Drabik, the Chief Evangelist of Guidewire. Through her role, Laura keeps her finger on the pulse of insurance industry disruption to coach insurers on ways to innovate their business and achieve a competitive advantage. Over the last 15 years, Laura has been fortunate to play a central role in helping the company grow from an ambitious startup with just 10 customers to an industry-leading post-IPO success story with nearly 450. Today, Laura serves as Guidewire’s brand ambassador in the field, elevating the company’s profile while acting as a catalyst between insurers and Guidewire.
In this edition, you will read about many such inspiring stories of women who are at the top of their games. While flipping the pages, also make sure to read creative articles curated by our in-our-house editorial team.
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