Marion Burchell
Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises: Navigating Challenges, Building Resilience
SMEs play a vital role in the economy and need empowering to help navigate challenging times
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Marion Burchell
- Apr 25
- 3 min
Embracing Innovation: A Human Approach to Problem Solving
Human centred approach key to problem solving and innovation
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Marion Burchell
- Mar 3
- 1 min
As a successful woman in business, what advice would you give to aspiring female entrepreneurs?
We are facing some of the most complex challenges the human race has seen. It will take all of us to make a real difference in creating a...
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Marion Burchell
- Feb 25
- 2 min
How do you approach and overcome gender biases or stereotypes in the workplace?
While there is a legitimate place for advocacy related to gender in the workplace, my focus has always been on driving high performance....
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Marion Burchell
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Welcome to 'A Future by Design' Event
Join us for an exhilarating exploration into the boundless possibilities of tomorrow at our 'A Future by Design' event. Hosted by Azolla...
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Marion Burchell
- Feb 18
- 2 min
What initiatives or strategies do you believe can further promote gender equality and empowerment in business?
This is a critical issue that businesses will need to address. The business environment has shifted significantly in many countries from...
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Marion Burchell
- Feb 11
- 2 min
How important is mentorship and networking for women looking to advance in their careers?
Having a mentor or coach is valuable for specific points in a person’s career as they help you navigate workplace challenges by imparting...
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Marion Burchell
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Have you faced any unique opportunities or advantages as a female leader in the business world?
No, I can’t identify unique opportunities or advantages that have been afforded due to gender. I can identify examples of where it has...
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Marion Burchell
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Can you discuss a time when you had to make tough decisions as a leader and how your gender might have influenced those choices?
It is the role of a leader to make tough decisions, to give clarity and to navigate the organization through increasing complexity and...
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Marion Burchell
- Jan 21
- 2 min
How do you balance work-life integration, and what strategies have helped you maintain your success in both areas?
Balancing work-life integration is an on-going challenge for me. In the past, work has been my dominant focus, even at the expense of my...
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Marion Burchell
- Jan 7
- 3 min
How have you seen the landscape change for women in business throughout your career?
Times are changing. The women of today stand on the shoulders of those that have gone before us. The brave women (and men) who challenged...
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Marion Burchell
- Oct 17, 2023
- 2 min
How to Create a Digital Dream Team
CIO Media Magazine asked us to write a thought leadership piece on the challenges and tensions organisations face in moving towards...
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Marion Burchell
- Mar 19, 2023
- 3 min
Flipping the narrartive on DEI
The narrative of diversity, equity and inclusion needs to shift from difference to togetherness.
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Marion Burchell
- Nov 28, 2022
- 3 min
Gratitude this Thanksgiving
While thanksgiving is predominantly a North American tradition, it has provided some conscious time and space for reflection. It has been...
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Marion Burchell
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
Wisdom in a Baci
One doesn't need to travel to see the world differently. You just need to look at the same world but with new eyes. Like life, there are...
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Marion Burchell
- Jul 15, 2022
- 2 min
Large world events result in big social change
Great past world events have had lasting impact on our society. The Black Death brought about the decline of feudalism in Europe due to...
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Marion Burchell
- Jul 15, 2022
- 1 min
Living your best life?
“There is more than one sort of prison, Captain," Chirrut said. "I sense that you carry yours wherever you go.” - Rogue One: A Star Wars...
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Marion Burchell
- Jun 22, 2022
- 1 min
Reset on Rotto
Covid has been described as the great reset. Part of that reset includes a post pandemic resurgence of job hoping. More people are moving...
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Marion Burchell
- Jan 11, 2022
- 1 min
Leading a more consequential life
The tradition of having a new year’s resolution seems more appropriate than ever. Our world is in a state of change, and we are dealing...
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Marion Burchell
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
Innovation key to our future
Latest report on innovation and entrepreneurship available with recommendations to grow the ecosystem
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