Women should be always at tables where policies, strategies, actions are shaped and discussed in all sectors: politics, human resources, ICT, banking, design.

Joined 12.3.18

We are all born equal, we need to remind everyone that everyone is equal, that plurality of opinions is the fundament of a just society and thus we need the voice of all, be it female or male, like ying and yang which only together make a whole!

Joined 8.3.18

Start with the end in mind, if you want gender equality then begin with the ground rules that Equilibre embody. For me it's all about being proative and fair. #NoWomenNoPanel and lead by example.

Joined 14.3.18

Unfair or exclusionary power structures (like the patriarchy/sexism, but also racism, xenophobia, homo/transphobia, classism, ableism, ageism, etc.) may have been around for as long as we can remember, but that's no reason to accept them.

Joined 15.3.18

The gender equality ball is running and it is imperative to keep the momentum at public speaking events, at work, at home...On top, all those men dominated events in Luxembourg are sooo boring.

Joined 15.3.18

To get a balanced prospective on a subject supports and enriches the dialogue further and drives towards a more inclusive environment.

Joined 16.3.18

We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as a woman and take the lead.

Joined 19.3.18

Gender balance is not only a matter of speaking but also a matter of speakers. Let's make it real beyond our words.

Joined 20.3.18

Women matter

Joined 23.3.18

Gender balance at public speaking events is important for at least two main reasons: (i) it limits the debate and dynamism at the event, (ii) public speaking events are a mirror of society - a sustainable and cohesive society, which thrives forward, economically, socially and culturally needs gender balance.

Joined 26.3.18

J'ai toujours promu le mixité comme source de performance pour les entreprises. Cela passe par un changement du regard des hommes sur les femmes et donc leur implication comme expertes au même titre que leurs collègues masculins.

Joined 9.4.18

Indépendamment des questions de genre, la diversité est un atout créateur de valeur partagée pour toutes les organisations et un débat ne saurait prospérer sans cette diversité.

Joined 12.4.18

Never exclude the female voice on important topics. Gender balance is the best recipe for success.

Joined 16.4.18

I support gender equality and diversity in general

Joined 16.04.18

Qu'il s'agisse d'impact sur l'audience, d'évolution des mentalités ou de boost entrepreneurial, MyPledge est probablement le chainon qui manquait entre l'ancien et le nouveau monde, celui ou la question ne se posera plus.

Joined 17.4.18

Healthy, working platforms of communication are essential in helping normalise a gender-balanced workplace

Joined 18.4.18

It's the balance that creates better strategic decisions.

Joined 18.4.18

It is impossible to overestimate the importance of female role models with leadership goals. And when we see them, we can be them and raise them in next generations to come.

Joined 19.4.18

It comes as a force multiplier, vitalizing the whole.

Joined 22.4.18

The main value of My Pledge is perfectly in line with the Gender Diversity we promote individually and as organization.

Joined 23.4.18

It's all about the right mix ( gender - age - competences - experience)
Joined 30.4.18

Provide role model for other girls and women. Continue to put my convaincrions into action.

Joined 2.5.18

How can we have a healthy debate on anything if the voice of half of the world's population is missing from the dialogue?

Joined 1.5.18

Women are 50% of the population and part of the work force. They should be represented so that they angle, their specific needs, they ways of tackling a situation and their vision can have a voice. Allowing women to share widely their experiences and provide their input will contribute to balancing better the work place and will improve the gender dialogue. Ultimately that would bring more overall understanding and satisfaction for all, men and women.

Joined 6.5.18

From my behavioural science perspective, I know seeing is believing. Then if we want to reach gender equality, we need to make the women more visible in public speaking events so to empower for the other ladies who unfortunately lack of confidence.

Joined 7.5.18

A panel or speakers list without women presence seem unreal in 21 century, yet it still happens. I became a public speaker so people could hear my voice, so my speech could resonate with others and engage them to take actions. It is an amazing road, but still, I sometimes feel that as a woman I should keep quiet. I say no to that and I am happy I can sing the Equilibre Pledge. I hope that together we can show that women present in the panel get it to another level.

En 2018, les stéréotypes de genres perdurent : les petits garçons peuvent se costumer en super-héros, pirates, policier et les petites filles en princesses ou...coccinelle, abeilles etc. (Evidemment si vous savez coudre, vous pourrez contourner le stéréotype mais justement vous ne ferez que le contourner).

Convaincre que l'égalité/l'équilibre est souhaitable et atteignable par la Société nécessite d'incarner cette idée.

C'est l'évidence...mais cela n'arrive pas.

Prendre la parole en public est une étape pour qu'il devienne absurde qu'une discussion se tienne sans représentation équilibrée des genres.

'The Pledge' propose une action affirmative par l'exemplarité.

I am all in !

It is important to encourage women to make bold carrier choices and enhance their visibility in the public sphere.

Society only functions because there are both women and men combining forces - supporting & challenging each other, fighting & working together etc. Leaving any of both sides out of any equation (decision, reflection, brainstorm etc) leads to suboptimal outcomes and means ignoring reality. —> Together we are stronger!

The key word here is balance, women bring different strengths and competencies to the table and diversity allows any team to be more effective. In addition, women work at all levels in their areas of expertise and that knowledge can and should be shared with the wider audience, society will only benefit from it.

All genders must be equally represented in every area of business, society and life. Public events and conferences are no exception. What good is a conversation - a debate - if it only has one side? I see a ridiculous issue before us, and I yearn for a world in which humanity (balanced and equally enfranchised) can focus beyond this, for it will have become obsolete

When woman do better, economies do better.