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BANCY GAKURU

Leading with empathy: how Bancy transforms workplaces

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Global Head of Talent

Syngenta

Kenya 🇰🇪

inspirational leader
Bancy Gakuru
Bancy Gakuru

ABOUT BANCY

Bancy Gakuru is a transformative HR leader enriching lives across continents. Through mentorship, strategic talent management, and authorship of 'Unstoppable,' she advocates for inclusion, impacting numerous through her leadership.

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SUCCESS IS MEASURED BY THE POSITIVE IMPACT I HAVE ON OTHERS, BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES.

Bancy Gakuru

BANCY IN A NUTSHELL

Global Head of Talent

Syngenta

area of expertise

Acceleration / Incubation / Innovation Kenya 🇰🇪

companies Bancy has worked for

leadership

BANCY AS A LEADER

Success to Bancy is defined by the positive impact she can make on others and the broader community. She measures her accomplishments not by personal gain but by the tangible improvements she sees in the lives and careers of those she mentors and leads. Her philosophy centers around transformative leadership, where success is a shared journey, and the growth of her team and stakeholders is paramount.

Leadership is not getting it right all the time.

Great Leaders create impact through others.

The future of leadership is in it being embraced at all levels of the organization, rather than being confined to those at the top.

When I think of a leader, I think of Nelson Mandela.

Bancy Gakuru
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LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT PUTTING YOURSELF SECOND AND YOUR TEAM FIRST, RECOGNIZING STRENGTHS AND PUTTING THEM TOGETHER LIKE A PUZZLE TO MAXIMIZE THE RESULT.

Bancy Gakuru

BANCY ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES AS A MINORITY IN LEADERSHIP

Banc has navigated significant challenges as the only black woman in a leadership team and often the youngest. She faced being overlooked but chose to speak out and advocate for herself. Her experience demonstrates the importance of resilience, self-advocacy, and having a supportive network, including mentors and empathetic leaders. This topic delves into how Bancy’s journey has shaped her leadership style and the strategies she used to overcome obstacles, emphasizing the need for diversity and inclusion in leadership

BANCY ON THE BALANCE BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIFE AS A SINGLE MOTHER

Balancing a demanding career and single motherhood, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a defining aspect of Bancy’s journey. She emphasizes the importance of a strong support system, including understanding colleagues and empathetic leaders. This topic explores how Bancy manages her dual roles, the impact of her experiences on her leadership approach, and the lessons she has learned about empathy, flexibility, and the importance of family.

Bancy Gakuru
Bancy Gakuru
Bancy Gakuru
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BALANCING A BUSY JOB AND SINGLE MOTHERHOOD HAS GIVEN ME A BROADER PERSPECTIVE AND DEEPER EMPATHY FOR MY TEAM’S VARYING NEEDS.

Bancy on becoming a better leader

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