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ERIKA DISKANCOVA

From law to leadership: Erika's journey of empowerment

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EMEA Consultants Lead (Mid-Market & Enterprise)

Canva

Austria 🇦🇹

inspirational leader
Erika Diskancova
Erika Diskancova

ABOUT ERIKA

Erika Diskancova's career journey reflects a dynamic shift from law to sales leadership, marked by significant achievements and personal growth. She excels in empowering her teams and pushing the boundaries of traditional sales tactics. Her leadership at Canva Austria, focusing on expanding the brand's influence across the EMEA region, showcases her ability to drive growth and foster innovative strategies. Erika is a proponent of authentic leadership, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and resilience.

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SUCCESS IS FEELING FULFILLED AND SATISFIED WITH YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS, WHILE CONTINUOUSLY GROWING AS A PERSON AND PROFESSIONAL.

Erika Diskancova

ERIKA IN A NUTSHELL

EMEA Consultants Lead (Mid-Market & Enterprise)

Canva

area of expertise

Sales / Business Development Coaching Legal Austria 🇦🇹

companies Erika has worked for

leadership

ERIKA AS A LEADER

Erika's leadership philosophy centers on fulfillment, persistence, and continuous growth. She believes that success is a feeling of fulfillment and satisfaction with one's achievements, coupled with a never-give-up mentality and clear goals. Erika emphasizes the importance of overcoming obstacles, finding solutions, and maintaining integrity. She advocates for emotional intelligence, balancing empathy with decisiveness, and fostering a collaborative culture where everyone feels valued and motivated to contribute their best.

Leadership is not management.

Great Leaders lead by example.

The future of leadership is small changes made every day, starting yesterday.

When I think of a leader, I think of a strong woman.

Erika Diskancova
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BE CLEAR ON YOUR GOALS AND STAY PERSISTENT. SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY, NOT AN OVERNIGHT EVENT.

Erika Diskancova

ERIKA ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN LEADERSHIP

Erika believes that emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership. This involves understanding the complex emotions of team members, balancing empathy with decisiveness, and fostering a collaborative culture. Leaders must navigate emotional complexities, manage their own biases, and create an environment where everyone feels valued. Erika emphasizes the importance of continuous effort in building trust and promoting a mindset that celebrates shared success and collective effort.

ERIKA ON NAVIGATING CAREER TRANSITIONS: FROM LAW TO SALES LEADERSHIP

Erika's career journey from law to sales leadership showcases the importance of adaptability and resilience. Her transition was marked by her move to Vienna and Munich, where she took on a consulting sales role before eventually leading Canva's EMEA sales team. Erika highlights the value of following one's intuition, embracing change, and being open to new opportunities. Her story encourages others to pivot away from predefined paths and pursue careers that align with their passions and strengths.

Erika Diskancova
Erika Diskancova
Erika Diskancova
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TO BE A BETTER LEADER, EMBRACE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. UNDERSTAND YOUR TEAM, BALANCE EMPATHY WITH DECISIVENESS, AND ALWAYS LEAD BY EXAMPLE.

Erika on becoming a better leader

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