As an entrepreneur yourself, what encouraged you to pivot your career and join VistaJet?
I liked the culture and how the Founder listened to his employees. I have a lot of autonomy to run my ideas. In 2016 I officially joined VistaJet, initially to run the Asia-Pacific business and began commuting from New York City to Hong Kong. That was one of the best decisions I ever made for my career.
What keeps you motivated?
Passion. I’ve worked in male-dominated industries for most of my career, from over a decade working on Wall Street and now a decade in the private jet industry. Though women may have to work twice as hard to prove their worth, they shouldn’t let these obstacles stop them.
I believe that passion comes first and advise women pursuing a career in a male-dominated industry to not think about how challenging it may be, but to focus on how passionate they are.
How have you changed the narrative from being seen as a ‘woman’ to being seen as a ‘person’? What advice would you give to someone looking to pivot their career?
At VistaJet, I have been fortunate to have a team that does not look at me as a woman, but rather, as someone good at her job.
I’d advise anyone looking to pivot their career to really assess the environment and would even challenge them to be the one to step up and cultivate a solid and supportive team that praises strengths and talent. That is how the narrative will shift.