Saba Shokoohisolgi’s Post

Growing up, I learned that society and the people around you will always have their opinions and judgments about women's roles and responsibilities, regardless of how successful or accomplished you become as a woman. I decided not to be limited by those boundaries or by the fear of what others might think of me. I knew what I wanted, and I did everything I could to achieve my goals. I am proud of all my efforts, successes, and even failures. However, what I am most grateful for are the people I met on this journey, especially those I encountered through #SAPBWN. I joined SAP and BWN about two years ago. Since then, I have been fortunate to work on initiatives that mattered to me, and I am extremely proud of all the accomplishments. #SAPBWN was honored to have a presence at #SAPSapphire this year! Hosting panel sessions in both Orlando and Barcelona, we had insightful conversations with SAP customers Cargill , Kearney, and Autodesk alongside our partners Accenture and Capgemini around AI and diversity in this new space of technology. SAP is on a journey to become the most inclusive software company in the world and BWN is on the forefront of this journey! In Barcelona, the Global Board of Directors was humbled to meet with Executive Sponsor Thomas Saueressig alongside members of his team – Augusta Spinelli, Anja Schneider, and Sindhu Gangadharan - to share innovative ways to incorporate diversity into the future of SAP and support the mission of helping others bring out their best. Thank you to our sponsors – Thomas Saueressig and Julia White for your continued support of our mission and especially to Supriya Jha for empowering us to make this impact! A special award, for an amazing session and fantastic overall support, goes to Kathleen M., BWN Sponsor, Speaker, Mentor & Diversity Champion! Lastly, I would like to thank my team, specially Anne Boutin Lanz for supporting and encouraging my work on the BWN Global Board of Directors at SAP. Could not have done it without your allyship and mentorship! Meena Confait Nayla Alves Santos Vladislava Mocanu Carolin Böke Tina T. Heather Hays Florence Hanemann Ana-Maria Manda Daniela Lima Daniela Dias Kwena Mabotja (PDM, MBA) Mayara Tabone Megan Pfaffenberger Sarah Hayers Valerie J. Jensen Veronica Adrian Segarra Yvonne Baierl John Massey Jada McFadden #WeAreDigital #LifeAtSAP

Excited to announce that the SAP Business Women’s Network (BWN) has been honored with an Honorable Mention award in the Workforce Impact category at the 2023 @Seramount ERG Impact Awards! 🌟 Throughout 2022-2023, our dedicated volunteers poured their hearts into fostering an inclusive workplace, fostering allyship, and fostering internal and external collaborations. Their tireless efforts have truly made a difference. With over 400 events held globally, bringing together 26,000 employees, our volunteer leaders have left an indelible mark on SAP, our customers, and our partners. The #SAPBWN is committed to expanding our impact in the years ahead, continuing to drive positive change in our workforce and beyond! Discover more about this recognition: https://imsap.co/6045jWWPT #ERGImpactAwards #DiversityandInclusion

Embarking on a journey of #diversityandinclusion initiatives has been both enlightening and fulfilling. I've learned, connected, and grown while driving impactful change within our organization. Grateful for the support and guidance from those who have inspired me along the way Camelia Cirjoi, PMP Christine Vukusic Meena Confait. And special thanks to Supriya Jha for this thoughtful gift. Let's continue championing inclusivity together. #sapbwn

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Business Leadership from McKinsey & Company!

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I'm excited to share that I've been accepted into the #McKinseyAcademy. The Connected Leaders Academy is tailored for early careerists who share a common aspiration - to take the lead, empower teams, and foster impactful change. What's more, it's dedicated to supporting all ethnic groups in achieving these leadership goals. Reflecting on this achievement, I am grateful to #SAP for creating an environment where opportunities flourish for employees across diverse backgrounds, cultures, and genders. At #SAP, I've experienced the power of a platform that nurtures careers and fosters growth, enabling us to achieve our dreams. I am proud to be part of #SAP and to contribute to initiatives that matter. As a member of the Business Women's Network #SAPBWN , I've gained invaluable insights into driving meaningful change. Engaging with executives, shaping strategies, and working towards greater diversity and inclusion has been an enriching experience, one that aligns perfectly with my aspirations. Thank you, #SAP and #McKinsey, for enabling early careerists to embark on this incredible journey of growth and impact! #LeadershipJourney #InclusionMatters #CareerGrowth #DiversityAndInclusion #womenintech #lifeatsap

One thing about me is that I never give up. I take a step back, make modifications and adjustments in my approach and try to find other ways to reach my goal. Growing up in Iran, a country that ranks in the bottom five of the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report, I learned early to fight for my goals. Growing up in that environment taught me that if I want to pursue my dreams, I have to be extra proactive, curious and courageous, because, if there is one thing you learn growing up as a girl in Iran, it is that you cannot take anything for granted in life. Thank you #ubcsauder and Meg Suderman for giving me this opportunity to share my story with other students.

This past year has been a year of dramatic changes for me. I made very hard decisions and had to let go of many things in my life because I had a new goal; a big transition in my career path. There were times that I was very scared and lost, but I was lucky to receive support through this transition process. I am grateful for all the mentorship I received and hope I will be able to give back and help other people like myself in future. I clearly remember leaving the Sauder building last year after the meeting I had with Natalie Souresrafil. The small chat with her made it possible for me to lay out the best path possible towards my goal. I am extremely excited to start this journey at UBC Sauder School of Business this fall and looking forward to connecting with the great faculty and very smart students at Sauder. #leadership #business #success #students #help #career #mentoring #coaching