In a rich conversation full of practical insights, former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard and DG of World Trade Organisation Dr.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reflect on their experiences as women leaders in positions of global power -- and share standout lessons on what it takes to lead and build solidarity in the face of gender bias and stereotypes.
Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Nigerian economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala come from two different political atmospheres, yet have the ability to build common ground on their shared gendered experiences. Gillard and Okonjo-Iweala are former political leaders with years of expertise as women in government spaces. They share with Nalafem community insights from their book on Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons, and the implications of their findings for the field of global development and health.