Anne Muraya

"When you are starting your journey it helps a great deal to know where you are going and often where you are going is in the form of another person who looks like you, another woman in this case. The conversation around gender is important because it’s still a thing."

"Many people are not ready for their lucky break when it comes to them. Develop your skills, study your craft, save some money, build a network before you need it, lay the ground work. this one is apt, as a motivational mantra for the young upcoming executives."

"What difference will it make that I was here? I don’t have the answer now. I wonder when I’m long dead and someone asks, “what was that lady’s name, and do you remember what she did?” Will they say, no they don’t remember? I’m mulling over questions like; Did I treat you fairly? Did I grow your career? Did I open a door for you? Did I leave this a better place? Did I make it easier for you to work? I haven’t figured that out yet."

"As CEO, everything you say or do sends a message including the clothes you wear, your facial expression and how you spend your time. A simple action as repeatedly scratching your nose during a staff meeting could send the signal that you are not interested in a presentation."

"One of the lessons I learned from the pandemic and other challenges I have faced in my leadership journey was that you will eventually get through any crisis even if it doesn’t feel like it when you are in it. It is also important to take care of yourself because if you are not in good shape, you will not be able to work through challenging times. This includes making sure you eat well, exercise and get enough sleep."