08 Pioneering as a female consultant with Irssa Ahuja

Today I am speaking with Irssa Ahuja. Irssa is highly skilled
research and gender expert. And so much more! She shares rich
examples of her work traveling to rural areas, conflict zones and
working with diverse communities on topics such as human rights,
women’s empowerment, and conflict resolution.  


Irssa shares her passion for this work and how it was a struggle
to begin her consulting journey within the constraints of society
in her home of Pakistan.  In her words - 'someone has to be
the first drop of rain'.  She helps us understand the
dynamics of not being taken seriously as a female consultant; how
she has been a pioneer and example for other women from South
Asia to start on their consulting journey. Her strongest message
is how we need to believe in ourselves and invest in ourselves to
ensure we can be the best consultants we can be. 

You can find out more about Irssa's work below.
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