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around the world. She actively participates in • Mentor and Network: Actively support
campaigns encouraging girls to take up sports, emerging women auditors. Share knowledge,
emphasizing the importance of education and open doors, and build strong professional
self-confidence alongside athletic excellence. networks to elevate the presence of women
leaders.
Women leaders in Internal Audit can similarly
impact future generations. By sharing their stories, • Champion Change: Be proactive in shaping
providing mentorship, and creating supportive organizational culture and governance.
networks, they can encourage more women to join Use your position to influence policies that
the profession and aspire to leadership roles. promote diversity, equity, and transparency.’

Empowering young women in IA involves Lighting the Path Forward
nurturing skills, promoting continuous learning,
and fostering environments where diversity is Mithali Raj’s story is a beacon of hope and
celebrated. Role models help break down fears inspiration for women leaders across all domains,
and stereotypes, showing what is possible through including Internal Audit. Her journey teaches us
dedication and leadership. that with passion, perseverance, and purposeful
leadership, barriers can be broken and new
Practical Takeaways for Women Leaders standards set.
in IA Inspired by Mithali Raj
Women in Internal Audit today stand at a unique

• Build Resilience: Embrace challenges as crossroads. The profession is evolving rapidly with
opportunities to grow. Develop a mindset technology, regulation, and business complexity.
that sees setbacks as learning moments,
strengthening your resolve to succeed. This presents unprecedented opportunities for
women leaders to influence not just audits but the
• Lead with Confidence and Humility: Cultivate strategic direction of organizations.
clear communication, strategic thinking, and By channeling Mithali’s grace, grit, and strategic
empathy. Inspire your team by setting an
example of integrity and professionalism. mindset, women auditors can transform challenges
into triumphs, lead high-performing teams, and

• Advocate for Inclusion: Encourage diverse inspire the next generation to dream bigger and
perspectives and create environments where reach higher.
everyone feels valued. Inclusive teams drive
better insights and more innovative audit
approaches.

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