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Important To Me: Episode 2. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

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Important To Me: Episode 2. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

Important To Me

2020/07/15
Important To Me

Important To Me

2020/07/15
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Important To Me is a podcast about values-based ethical leadership. Host David Benger interviews one world leader every episode on the "behind the curtain" questions of leading on the global stage - What do they read? How do they cope with stress? How did ...

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In this episode of a values-driven leadership podcast, host David Benger sits down with Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, a scientist-turned-president whose journey reflects the power of integrity, resilience, and purpose. From biodiversity research to national leadership, she shares intimate reflections on identity, mentorship, and the complexities of public life in an age of scrutiny.
03:00
Became first female and first Muslim president in Mauritius and Africa
11:22
All religions have the same fundamentals and can unite people
13:48
Promote women's solidarity and tackle the 'leaky pipe syndrome' in leadership.
18:32
Every woman should mentor a girl to help bridge the gender gap in science and leadership.
22:28
One should turn weaknesses into strengths and opportunities, especially in leadership roles.

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From Lab Coat to Leadership: How Science Shaped a President
00:00
Breaking Barriers: What It Meant to Be Mauritius’s First Woman President
03:00
Faith Without Borders: Can Shared Values Unite Us More Than Rituals Divide?
08:29
Family, Scrutiny, and Strength: The Personal Side of Public Life
13:48
Who Lifts You Up? Why Mentorship Is the Key to Closing the Gender Gap
16:44
Every Woman a Mentor: How Can We Build a Stronger Pipeline for Girls in Science?
19:28
Flawed Heroes and Forgiveness: Can We Honor Legacy While Holding Leaders Accountable?
25:32

Transcript

David Benger: Welcome to the second episode of Important to Me, a podcast where leaders from around the world share their experience of ethical, values-based leadership. I am your host, David Benger, and I'm very grateful to the Nizami Ganjavi Internationa...