Journeys of Impact amplifies the voices of female leaders sharing real stories about career resilience, navigating industry challenges, and driving impact.
At Openmind Networks, we believe that a great workplace begins with listening – listening to our people, their ambitions, their challenges, and their ideas. Building on the valuable insights from our recent Great Place to Work survey, we’re proud to introduce Journeys of Impact – a new conversation series celebrating female leadership, career progression, and the power of shared experience.
This initiative goes beyond internal programming – it’s a public commitment to empowerment, inspiration, and continuous growth. By amplifying the voices and stories of women across Openmind Networks, we aim to inspire our colleagues, strengthen our culture, and contribute to a more inclusive future for the telecom industry.
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Journeys of Impact brings together influential women from across our organization to share the moments that shaped their careers – the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between. These conversations offer invaluable lessons on resilience, leadership, and authenticity – insights that benefit everyone, regardless of their role or experience.
Inaugural Session: A Conversation With Our CCO
We launched the series with Karen Lyons, our Chief Customer Officer, whose inspiring session set the tone for what’s to come. Karen offered a candid look at her journey and explored key topics shaping professional life today:
- Navigating a male-dominated industry and the importance of mentorship.
- Balancing ambition with life’s many demands – and defining success on your own terms.
- Leading with authenticity and driving measurable impact through empathy and clarity.
Leadership in Action
Momentum quickly built with our second session – a leadership panel featuring Valentina Novara, Yvonne McGroarty, and Vivienne Douglas. Together, they shared their personal philosophies and career-defining lessons, including:
- Recognizing and seizing pivotal career moments.
- Moving beyond “balance” to achieve true work-life integration.
- Redefining what leadership looks like in a rapidly evolving industry.
Their discussion reinforced a key message: leadership isn’t about titles – it’s about influence, courage, and impact.
Shaping the Future Together
Journeys of Impact reflects Openmind Networks’ ongoing commitment to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. Through this series, we continue to explore the practical, forward-thinking ways our leaders are setting the pace:
- Leading with Well-Being and Ambition: Setting ambitious goals while prioritising team and personal well-being.
- Embracing Neurodiversity: Cultivating an environment that leverages the unique strengths of neurodivergent talent and diverse thinking.
- Growing Leaders, At Work and Beyond: Creating space for others to lead, and exploring the connection between professional growth and impactful personal development, including parenting.
We’re building a workplace where every employee feels inspired, supported, and empowered to make a difference – where career journeys are celebrated, and potential is always championed.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
At Openmind Networks, we’re not just building technology – we’re building people, purpose and impact.
If you’re ready to grow your career in a company that values your voice and invests in your success, explore our current openings and discover how your journey can make an impact.
Are you interested in joining the award-winning team at Openmind Networks? We are currently hiring. For more information on job openings with Openmind, please visit our Careers Page.
