Hi Paulina & Annabelle, thank you for sharing your experience with us. Please introduce yourself briefly. What motivated you to join the WIB mentorship program? P: I’m Paulina, a second-year MBA student at IESE who pivoted from a 11-year career in Asset Management into Strategy Consulting at BCG. I joined the WIB mentorship program because…
When I stood on stage in front of 450 people at IESE’s Aula Magna, delivering my Ethos speech titled “The Power of Empathy,” I didn’t just share a story—I shared a part of my life. The speech was about my son, who lives with ADHD, and the lessons I learned about empathy, patience, and understanding….
Empowerment and Connection In January, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Future Female Leaders Award (FFLA) at IESE Business School in Barcelona. From the moment I arrived on campus, I felt both inspired and welcomed. The event brought together a diverse group of ambitious women from around the world, and I’m truly grateful…
Hi Xili, please tell us a little bit more about you and your role at IESE’s Artificial Intelligence and Future of Management Initiative (AI Initiative). I grew up in Santa Cruz, California. My father was a professor at the University of California, so I practically grew up on a university campus. Knowledge and learning are…
How much can 8 weeks change your life? For me, it changed everything. From Consulting to the MBA Before IESE, I spent almost seven years in consulting, growing from intern to manager in a boutique firm in Brazil. I loved the exposure: working with different industries, practices, and C-level executives. But something was missing. I…