Queen Bees, do they exist?
When I was appointed as the Europe General Manager for Schlumberger, the announcement was made through the company's usual communication channels. Two other women were…
What about women truck drivers?
Firstly, I wanted to wish you all the best for 2019! And for my first article of the year, I’d like to talk about a…
Magali… she’s got some!
My TEDx on December 3rd started like this: “Magali, she’s the only boss we’ve had that had balls” Good start. I was referring the words…
And couples in companies?
Last week, I was celebrating my tenth article for the Usine Nouvelle blog. Ten article without mentioning my husband once, a huge achievement for me!…
Do you want to go for a drink?
A simple sentence, which can be said at the end of a hard day’s work, when we reckon a little beer would be nice before…
How to start as a female in a male dominated industry
A woman starting out in an almost exclusively male environment may sometimes feel the need to impose herself and to be aggressive in order to…
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My first steps on a platform – part two
I was telling you in a previous article about my first steps on a platform, explaining the little hassles I faced. Today, I would like…
My first steps on an oil rig
I’m 22 when I land in Nigeria (see my previous articles). I leave the comfort of the student life to enter that of the expatriate…
International woman – Does it mean being alone?
I am very proud to have won the International Women's Prize and I thank the jury for the Women's Industry Awards. I am honored to…
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Staying with the subject of recruitment, let’s take a closer look at wages.
When we talk about wage inequality, the argument that often comes up is "Are we really talking about equivalent experience for an equivalent position? Women…
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