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Kavita Cooper is the Managing Director at Novo-K Procurement Solutions. (LinkedIn photo)
How you portray and carry yourself is important in everyday life but certainly in professional settings. This can sometimes prove tricky, especially for women.
When it comes to how you carry yourself, Kavita Cooper, Managing Director at Novo-K Procurement Solutions, advises that as long as you treat people and their opinions with respect, women can feel empowered to be true to themselves.
“I’m not going to go into a boardroom and be very straight-faced. That’s just not my style,” Cooper said. “I remember getting advice once in my career, saying ‘Kavita, if you giggle in every meeting, no one’s going to take you seriously. You’re never going to get anywhere.’ And I thought, you’re right. Some people may not take me seriously and not think that I’ve got the talent. But, I’ll prove them wrong. I’m not going to change who I am and my DNA because you don’t thi
As we look back at the anxious and uncertain times of 2020, I hope we will also remember the bright spots of resilience and shared humanity. All over the world, we have found renewed appreciation for front-line workers and the great risks they take every day.
Every year, Whole Planet Foundation recognizes our partners’ field officers who in ordinary times overcome many challenges to deliver last mile services. This year, field officers have taken on even more risk to help their communities navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Our partners have pivoted their extensive field operations to share vital health information and resources; distribute soap, sanitizer, and masks; and help entrepreneurs adapt their businesses and restructure loans. Field officers are at the very front of these initiatives.