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Anou Khanijou on Breaking the Glass Ceiling and Turning Challenges into Breakthroughs
For a 30-year-old woman to lead an organisation with a strong male presence is no easy feat. Moreover, being part of a community filled with goal-oriented entrepreneurs, business owners, founders, and CEOs is not for the fainthearted. Yet, in FY 2001–2002, Anou Khanijou stepped into the role of EO Melbourne president, guiding the chapter through a transformative period and helping strengthen its foundations.
We asked the question: As an entrepreneur, how do you practice diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
Having a diverse workforce and ensuring the inclusion of everyone within an organisation – regardless of race, gender or beliefs – help grow a company’s corporate culture, enhance one’s competitive edge and contribute to its bottom line. If you want to learn how to uphold diversity and inclusion in the workplace, read the stories and tips from Anou Khanijou, Director of IFOTA Group and Managing Director of anouconcept; Anthony Holdstock, Partner at Sharp & Carter; Nyree Hibberd, CEO of Koh Living; and Costa Vasili, CEO and Founder of EthnoLink.
Anou Khanijou’s concept of self-belief and endless possibilities
“Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail.” This quote from inventor Charles Kettering is the life and business motto of Anouconcept Founder and Owner, Anou Khanijou.