In this episode of Lessons from Leading Women, Christi Strauss, former CEO of CPW, investor and philanthropist tells us about her experiences as a leader, her mistakes and what she learnt from them.

Lola Grace, former investment banker at Morgan Stanley now founder and chair of the Middle East Children's Initiative (MECI) talks to us about the importance of dreaming big.

Suzanne Weeks, Oxford graduate and executive coach that has worked with over 100 nationalities, gives us advice on how to be confident and complete as a woman .

Nouria Hernandez, first woman rector of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, talks to us about taking advantage of learning opportunities and facing the unknown without being afraid.

Cristina Gallach, Under Secretary General of Communications for the United Nations, talks with us about the importance of courage and emphasizes the need for effective advocacy for gender equality.