GINA LODGE
CEO, WORLD VIEW MENTOR
Helping individuals and organisations flourish
Gina Lodge, founder of World View Mentor, talks about her journey from leading IT projects early-career at Shell Chemicals International to the impactful Reykjavik Forum of Women Political Leaders.
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ooking at Gina’s impressive CV, it might be easy to imagine there was a plan in place the moment she stepped into her first job. But as Gina is the first to admit, “there was no plan.”
Now co-chair of the British-Swiss Chamber of
Commerce; UK, Africa and India Chair of the Association for Coaching (AC) global accrediting coaching body; founder member of the Intelligent Leadership Hub; 100 Women @Davos member; and adviser for tech company, Ovida, Gina’s career supporting organisations and individuals to thrive is borne of a real desire to see the humanity in workplaces, develop and champion leaders and let this live authentically in organisations. Gina’s personal motivations of “curiosity,
collaboration, care and humanity” have real resonance today as employers tackle the Great Resignation. They are also inspirational for all women working in the international context.
“ Networks and communities like 100 Women @Davos, Relocate Global’s Think Women and others like the Female Quotient are absolutely key. They are incredibly important as a space for women, and men, to connect, make contact and support each other.”
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EARLY-CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Gina started her career at Shell International Chemicals. Here she managed a range of teams, worked with people in various countries around the world and led pioneering IT development and support. The authentic leadership Gina encountered throughout her time at Shell, together with valuable practical and cross-cultural experiences, provided the platform for Gina to ignite her career and professional development. “My first employment at Shell International Chemicals has been a huge influence,” says Gina. “I went into the role with naivety and no expectations. As a young woman, I just enjoyed the learning. It was here early on that I realised the importance of the whole human in business. “We all have the capacity to learn the practical side
of a role. But looking back, all that exploration and travelling around to different countries made me realise that what we had in common is that we are the same. How we face life and interact with others is different, but it’s about having kindness and the willingness to grow.” These realisations have been a guiding principle and ‘North Star’ throughout Gina’s career. Taking up opportunities early to lead teams, Gina reflects on how supported she was – often in ways that were progressive, including senior leaders who walked the floor to garner colleagues’ insights. “When I was heading the IT development team, one
very senior manager would come to our office and ask my opinions. Looking back, that was a real privilege and the sign of a leader ahead of their time. I look back with appreciation on this. I was also invited to senior meetings
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