Celebrating the success and importance of women, the fifth Planet Woman Academy took place at the RDS Concert Hall today.
Hosted by Norah Casey, the Planet Woman Academy event heard from some of the country’s most inspirational women, as they share personal stories of growth and success.
Speaking at the event, Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald said that a women's role in society is so important, and should be recognised as such:
“Their perspective, their experience, their insight - women bring something different and it isn’t good enough that where decisions are made or where we talk about our society, that there are only male voices.”
The event struck a chord with any attendees, who tweeted how inspriational the format of hearing women's personal stories was.
Inspirational morning @NorahCasey @PlanetWoman_ #PlanetWoman ✨🌏💗incredible ladies real stories #sucessful #strongwomen pic.twitter.com/sYuCf214Yy
— Design Centre (@DesigncentreDub) March 24, 2017
Happening right now: Career, confidence & life changing advice from real & extremely talented women @PlanetWoman_ @NorahCasey #PlanetWoman pic.twitter.com/d59a5dhr6O
— Taragh LoughreyGrant (@TaraghLG) March 24, 2017
With a theme of Real Stories, Real Women, today’s event brought together incredible women such as PayPal’s VP, Louise Phelan and Communicorp’s Chairperson, Lucy Gaffney, who spoke about their roles as leaders in their sectors.
“Success isn’t final and failure isn’t fatal!” said Lucy Gaffney.
And for the first time, 3 accomplished men in business will speak on the part they play in “He for She”.
HeforShe panel of male leaders discussion underway @PlanetWoman_ @NorahCasey outstanding event so far #PlanetWoman pic.twitter.com/yAmitqplN4
— Orla Coughlan (@OrlaCoughlan) March 24, 2017
There are no girl jobs or boy jobs. There are just jobs. We're all capable of doing anything @louise_phelan @PlanetWoman_ #planetwoman pic.twitter.com/i0D1IafkDg
— Katie Crimmins (@Katie_Crimmins) March 24, 2017
Dubbed as “Game Changers” in their fields, Enterprise Ireland’s and O’Donovan Waste’s respective CEOs, Julie Sinnamon and Jacqueline O’Donovan and RTÉ’s Director of Global Marketing, Michelle Spillane spoke about just what is required at that level of work.
“Until your idea is a success, everyone thinks that you’re crazy.”Michelle Spillane shared.
An idea that was so warmly recieved on Twitter:
Always be true to yourself- key message from #thegamechangers @MichelleSpillan @JulieSinnamon @PlanetWoman_ @NorahCasey pic.twitter.com/6FSTocBRp0
— mbzinternational (@MadeByZoe) March 24, 2017
@PlanetWoman_ Jacqueline ODonovan speaks about loving her work & having to deal with post natal depression pic.twitter.com/LxRvmQLdsv
— Anne F Griffin (@Annefgriffin) March 24, 2017
@PlanetWoman_ @NorahCasey self belief is key and ignoring self doubt gremlin. Incredible successful women today but not just on stage.
— Susan O'Dwyer (@SusanOD_) March 24, 2017
Norah Casey joined Taragh Loughrey-Grant for an exclusive interview on the thinking behind Planet Woman Academy: Listen below:
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