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Leaders Role Models for All Women

Our leaders come from the corporate world and openly share their real-world experience—giving participants the insight and confidence to take action and grow their skills.

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“Seeing Is Believing”

If She Can Do It, What’s Stopping Me?

The A Effect is built on insights from world-class leaders. Through honest stories of careers shaped by challenges, they make success feel real—and within reach.

Women role models seen as accessible strengthen self-confidence.

The presence of role models makes it 20 to 30% more likely that women will take calculated risks.

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Mariana Morales Santiago

The Ambition Challenge was a turning point in my professional career. It helped me to perform better in my environment, with more security and confidence, and to be aware that I can generate a change in my organization, starting from myself with preparation and confidence.

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Ezinne Chukwuma-Eke

The entire journey was a load of lessons. After now, I will never refuse a professional opportunity because I lack confidence. I will give it my best try, and I will surely succeed.

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Ofelia Perez

The Ambition Challenge has had a profound impact on my professional development. Through the program, I gained invaluable insights into my own strengths and areas for growth, particularly in confidence and influence.

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Livia Xavier Fernandes

One of the most impactful moments was realizing that success isn’t just about the outcomes, but about staying true to my personal values. That insight shifted my perspective and helped me approach my professional journey with greater authenticity and clarity.

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Women Are Ambitious Is Your Organization Keeping Up?

For 10 years now, our team has listened to and advised hundreds of clients who want to make a difference. Contact us to learn more about their aspirations, challenges, and success in terms of gender parity.

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Discover Our Leaders The Faces of Ambition

Our leaders are women and men from various industries and organizations around the world.

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Alexis Gardy

CEO of Belambra

Alexis Gardy combines leisure and finance just as he bridges France and Canada, his two homelands. His expertise, honed in France, has enabled him to drive progress across various sectors, including tourism, both in Europe and on an international scale.
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Nivine Kallab, our leader at The A Effect

Nivine Kallab

Vice President Customer Programs, Pratt & Whitney Canada

Nivine Kallab is a role model for our participants. With 18 years of experience, she now holds a key position at Pratt & Whitney Canada and takes a keen interest in the technological advancements of tomorrow.
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Christina Fung, leader of The A Effect

Christina Fung

Senior Vice President of Consulting Services, CGI

Christina Fung combines over 25 years of expertise in financial services and IT with her leadership in wealth management and capital markets solutions. Beyond her professional achievements, she champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, serves on multiple nonprofit boards, and mentors future leaders.
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