Eli Gjesdal
Managing Director Empower Leadership Institute
Eli Gjesdal has collected more than 40 years of professional experience within international shipping from Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom and the U.S.. She was the first Statoil female employee to work in the U.S. Now, as the founder of Empower Leadership Institute, she is a leadership enthusiast. Passionate about serving people and organizations, driving diversity and inclusivity. Her superpower is supporting female leaders in the shipping and maritime industry. Eli is all about people and her purpose is to serve and set other people up for what they define as their success.
Her list of credentials include:
- Founder and managing director, Empowered Leadership Institute AS
- Co-founder and first president of Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) Norway
- TEDx Stavanger, Speakers Coach
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and a member of International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Event Agenda Sessions
Women in Breakbulk Brunch
Additional registration required
Please note: the event floor is not open at this time. Entry will only be allowed for registrants of Women In Breakbulk & Round Tables
Our annual gathering for industry women will take place on Tuesday afternoon starting at 12pm at Rotterdam Ahoy. Enjoy light refreshments, a panel discussion on effective mentoring, followed by a speed mentoring session where you'll act as mentor or mentee and practice strategies learned in the session. This practical and fun-filled session will provide the perfect start to better networking throughout the show.
AGENDA:
Noon - 12:45
Networking Brunch
12:45 - 13:20
Panel: Industry Perspectives on Mentoring
Eli Gjesdal, Managing Director, Empower Leadership Institute | Norway
Elisabeth Cosmatos, President, The Heavy Lift Group (THLG) | Greece
Marianne Blechingberg, Managing Director, Oy Hacklin Logistics Ltd | Finland
Miriam Nagel, General Sales Manager, MOL Döhle Worldwide Logistics GmbH | Germany
Anne Saris, Business Manager Agrofood and Distribution, Port of Rotterdam | Netherlands
13:20 - 13:40
Training: Mentoring From All Angles
Eli Gjesdal, Managing Director, Empower Leadership Institute
13:40 - 14:25
Interactive Mentoring & Networking Activity
14:25 -14:30
Closing
14:30 - 15:00
WISTA Networking Coffee
Tuesday 21 May 12:00 - 15:00 Networking
Please note: the event floor is not open at this time. Entry will only be allowed for registrants of Women In Breakbulk & Round Tables
Our annual gathering for industry women will take place on Tuesday afternoon starting at 12pm at Rotterdam Ahoy. Enjoy light refreshments, a panel discussion on effective mentoring, followed by a speed mentoring session where you'll act as mentor or mentee and practice strategies learned in the session. This practical and fun-filled session will provide the perfect start to better networking throughout the show.
AGENDA:
Noon - 12:45
Networking Brunch
12:45 - 13:20
Panel: Industry Perspectives on Mentoring
Eli Gjesdal, Managing Director, Empower Leadership Institute | Norway
Elisabeth Cosmatos, President, The Heavy Lift Group (THLG) | Greece
Marianne Blechingberg, Managing Director, Oy Hacklin Logistics Ltd | Finland
Miriam Nagel, General Sales Manager, MOL Döhle Worldwide Logistics GmbH | Germany
Anne Saris, Business Manager Agrofood and Distribution, Port of Rotterdam | Netherlands
13:20 - 13:40
Training: Mentoring From All Angles
Eli Gjesdal, Managing Director, Empower Leadership Institute
13:40 - 14:25
Interactive Mentoring & Networking Activity
14:25 -14:30
Closing
14:30 - 15:00
WISTA Networking Coffee Networking Europe/London
Women in Breakbulk | Building Leaders From the Inside: A Practical Guide to Mentorship
Following on from Tuesday's Women in Breakbulk Brunch, which focused on the art of mentorship – techniques for more effective mentoring and for getting the most out of the experience of being mentored – this session will bring the best of the training to the Main Stage. Learn practical tips to establish, improve or grow your company's mentorship program, while gaining tips for your own career growth and accelerating the growth of your colleagues. An interactive segment will give several audience members a chance to try out their newfound skills.
Wednesday 22 May 16:00 - 16:45 Main Stage
Women in Breakbulk
