International Women’s Day Global Conference
[ THE SIX INVISIBLE BARRIERS TO LEADERSHIP ]
On International Women’s Day, Global Women Impact brings together four women whose leadership journeys represent different invisible barriers — education, industry, knowledge, and global trade.
Each of them has expanded beyond structural, cultural, and professional boundaries to shape influence in her field. Together, their stories reflect how leadership is built through clarity, purpose, and cross-border perspective.
About Spaeker
Zahra
Originally from Afghanistan, she is an educator and cross-border advocate committed to advancing women’s access to education and leadership across cultures. #EducationLeadership #CrossBorderIdentity
Kelly
CEO of Jane Goodall Institute Taiwan. A purpose-driven leader who transitioned from translation into long-term environmental leadership and institutional impact. #PurposeDrivenLeadership #EnvironmentalLeadership
Seren
Psychologist and AI researcher exploring the intersection of human behavior and technology, bringing intellectual depth to modern leadership thinking. #HumanCenteredAI #ThoughtLeadership
Maria
Chief of Export Operations and global business strategist leading across international trade, cross-border strategy, and industry expansion. #GlobalTrade #InternationalBusiness
Session Overview
This session explores how women expand beyond invisible barriers that shape leadership,including identity, education, knowledge, industry, and cross-border experience. Each speaker represents a different leadership journey and will share insights from their personal and professional path.
Session Timeline
8:00–8:05 PM (SGT) Opening and introduction
8:05–8:25 PM (SGT) Keynote: Zahra
8:25–8:30 PM (SGT) Introduction of panel speakers
8:30–9:00 PM (SGT) Panel Discussion
9:00–9:15 PM (SGT) Audience Q&A;
9:15–9:30 PM (SGT) Closing and program conclusion
Event Time: March 8, Chicago (CST): 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM , Bangkok (ICT): 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM , Singapore (SGT): 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM , Tokyo (JST): 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM , Melbourne (AEDT): 11:00 PM – 12:30 AM