Panel discussion in the European Parliament June, 27th 2023, part 2
Episode 219 is the second part of the panel discussion in Brussels organised by Ms Vera Tax, MEP, to raise awareness amongst the maritime community and policymakers about the importance of women and how to improve working conditions in the sector.
The participants have generously permitted me to share with you what we discussed.
You will hear five panellists (besides me) speaking;
Panel discussion in the European Parliament June, 27th 2023
Ms Vera Tax, MEP European Parliament, organised this panel event to raise awareness amongst the maritime community and policymakers about the importance of women and how to improve working conditions in the sector.
This is a recording of our discussion on June 27 in Brussels. The participants have generously given me permission to share with you what we discussed.
You will hear five panellists (besides me) speaking;
Why is it important with a diverse and inclusive maritime industry?
I was invited to the European Parliament to participate in a panel discussion on Empowering Women in the Maritime industry and the role of the EU, organised by Miss Vera Tax (MEP).
Since you were not there, and I took the time to prepare my interjections, I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts on this topic.
At a later stage, I might be able to share with you what was said since I have asked for the audio files...
https://shippingpodcast.com/217-lena-gothberg-host-and-producer-of-the-shipping-podcast/
There is so much spotlight today on diversity, inclusion and equity
What do you stand for? What are your values? What is your purpose? What is your goal? Those are the things the next generation is looking for. They will not choose to work for you if you don’t have the answer. Listen to Eman Abdalla, Global Operations Director for Cargill Ocean Transportation, describing what an attractive employer looks like.
Also, this episode is packed with good advice from a modern leader walking the talk and...
In my honest opinion
Every conversation matters. That is something that I have realised over the years of producing the Shipping Podcast. We need to talk about the change we want, and we need to speak about what we want to achieve. And we need to listen to people with other viewpoints to understand the pain points and how we can make them less painful.
Where do I find the Stars of the Sea to be guests on the Shipping Podcast? I often get that question, and here I spill the beans.
Do you have...
https://shippingpodcast.com/213-lena-gothberg-host-and-producer-shipping-podcast/
It’s all about changing our behaviour and opening-up
The maritime industry is facing so many challenges. The only way forward is to change our behaviour and collaborate with others. Listen to Sameer Kalra, President of the Marine Division and Executive Vice President at the Alfa Laval Group. Going from old traditions to a new way of thinking is how you change.
It’s interesting to listen to Sameer’s insights and that he is willing to share them with the world. After all, he is a leader on a global...
Electric hydro foiling vessels trending again
Seeing is believing. That is a saying that fits very well with Candela. You need to see this video to understand what we are talking about. Boats flying! It’s super cool, and it’s a changemaker.
Erik Eklund is the Chief Commercial Officer of Candela. When he talks about his career, it’s like it was all building up to his current position. You can hear in his voice how passionate he is. And I cannot wait to go to Stockholm in the autumn to commute on...
https://shippingpodcast.com/209-erik-eklund-chief-commercial-officer-candela/
From the Netherlands to South America and back again
In this episode, I am in conversation with Dita Bruijn, the Director North Sea of P&O Ferries. Dita is a true global maritime professional with an exciting career in the liner business who has now taken on the challenge of working with ferries. She is very interested in the digital transformation the maritime industry is experiencing.
Dita Bruijn is passionate about shipping. You can hear that from her way of describing the industry to young...
https://shippingpodcast.com/205-dita-bruijn-director-north-sea-po-ferries/
Our cultural values align with the Volvo Group and include customer focus, passion, teamwork, and professionalism.
There are so many good things to pick up on in this episode. Sustainability, leadership, courage, new tech, next generation. And all is connected. Everyone must take a leap of faith and dare to learn new things. That is how we will reach the maritime industry 2.0 – just like every line of business that wants to stay in business needs to do.
Listen to Heléne Mellquist, President of...
https://shippingpodcast.com/204-helene-mellquist-president-volvo-penta/
Powered by wind
Meet Niclas Dahl, Managing Director of Oceanbird, the startup company aiming to re-introduce wind as power for vessels transporting goods. It sounds like going backwards, but it’s taking advantage of all new tech available, contributing to a sustainable maritime industry.
Listen to our conversation, which sails through the challenges of starting a new setup in an old-fashioned industry, diversity, leadership and unexpected collaborations. You don’t want to miss out on this one....
https://shippingpodcast.com/202-niclas-dahl-managing-director-oceanbird/