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HADEER SHALABY

Championing women's empowerment through innovation and education: Hadeer's journey

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CEO

Freeziana

Egypt 🇪🇬

inspirational leader
Hadeer Shalaby
Hadeer Shalaby

ABOUT HADEER

Hadeer Shalaby is a renowned leader and advocate for women's empowerment in Egypt. As a founder of several initiatives that aim to provide education, training, and employment opportunities for women in rural areas, her work focuses on empowering women through creative industries. Her commitment is reflected in her own story of overcoming societal challenges and her passion for supporting others to achieve success and independence. She integrates her deep belief in faith and balance into her leadership style, promoting personal well-being alongside professional achievement. Her projects impact hundreds of thousands, aiming to alter the narrative for women in traditionally underserved communities.

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SUCCESS IS MEASURED BY THE NUMBER OF LIVES YOU POSITIVELY IMPACT.

Hadeer Shalaby

HADEER IN A NUTSHELL

CEO

Freeziana

area of expertise

E-Commerce Education / Training Sustainability & CSR Egypt 🇪🇬

companies Hadeer has worked for

leadership

HADEER AS A LEADER

Hadeer's leadership philosophy centers on empowerment and direct impact. She measures her success by the tangible changes in the lives of women and girls she works with. By establishing educational and employment centers, she not only creates job opportunities but also shifts societal perceptions about women's roles. Her projects in Egypt have provided crucial infrastructure for women's professional and personal growth, enabling them to thrive independently.

Leadership is not control or self-esteem.

Great leaders are the ones who make the work environment so comfortable that most employees feel psychologically comfortable and satisfied when they go to work.

The future of leadership is guiding humans to learn what they need to keep pace with the future.

When I think of a leader, I think of understanding, empathy, ability to make difficult decisions and continuous learning.

Hadeer Shalaby
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TRUE LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT EMPOWERING OTHERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR OWN SUCCESS.

Hadeer Shalaby

HADEER ON EMPOWERING WOMEN IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES

Hadeer has dedicated her career to supporting and empowering women and girls in rural, marginalized, and deprived areas. By providing education, training, employment opportunities, and access to markets, Hadeer has directly trained over 350,000 women and girls. Her work has led to the establishment of seven training centers across Egypt, creating nearly 10,000 job opportunities, 95% of which are for women. This transformative impact on women's lives is a testament to her commitment to gender equality and economic empowerment.

HADEER ON OVERCOMING CULTURAL AND SOCIETAL BARRIERS

Hadeer faced significant cultural and societal challenges, particularly in her rural community where women's roles were traditionally limited to marriage and child-rearing. By involving men in her initiatives and fostering a supportive environment, she created a balance that allowed for the successful empowerment of women. Her approach of engaging both men and women in the journey of progress has been crucial in overcoming resistance and ensuring the sustainability of her projects.

Hadeer Shalaby
Hadeer Shalaby
Hadeer Shalaby
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MY SUCCESS IS NOW TIED TO THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS. I EMPLOY MY SKILLS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND EVERYTHING I HAVE TO BUILD A STRONG AND IMPACTFUL TEAM. IF THEIR SUCCESS SURPASSES MINE, IT IS STILL A SUCCESS FOR ME.

Hadeer on becoming a better leader

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