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In 2009, while working as a CNN correspondent in Istanbul, she was silenced by a public online attack. She froze.
It didn't matter that she had advised the Vice President of Spain, lived in Singapore, India, and Italy, or written a bestselling book. In that moment, she believed she needed confidence to move again.
She was wrong. She researched without confidence — across 100+ psychologists, coaches and leaders. She returned to India. She moved to Dubai. She built a platform that reached 20 million people. All without confidence. Today she is the founder and CEO of IWEI, a global platform for women's leadership and inclusive leadership. And after almost twenty years and seven countries, she arrived at the conclusion no one else is saying:
From corporate conferences in Dubai to global leadership congresses across Europe, Carla commands the room with clarity, conviction, and stories — backed by data and research — that stay with you long after the event.
Most leaders wait to feel ready. In a world of constant change, that certainty never comes. Carla waited too — until the day she couldn't anymore. Grounded in 20 years of research with 100+ psychologists, coaches and leaders across 7 countries, this keynote delivers the one shift that changes everything: stop waiting for confidence. Choose courage.
In 2009, while a CNN correspondent, Carla faced a very public attack. She went silent. From that silence, she built a platform that reached 20 million people. Your voice — and your capacity to make it resonate across cultures and under pressure — is the asset no AI will ever replace.
The best leaders aren't just high-performing — they're inclusive. Backed by data from Harvard, McKinsey and Deloitte, Carla shares the key behaviours that convert diversity into real competitive advantage and build the kind of teams people choose to follow.
7 countries · 3 continents · No map · Always courage.
One international bestseller and one critically acclaimed novel — translated and read across three continents.
Three women. A mystery. A power they could never have imagined. Set in India, #SHAKTI explores the courage it takes for women to claim their voice.
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Born from Carla's years as a CNN correspondent in Istanbul, this bestseller tells the true stories of women navigating between two worlds — East and West, tradition and modernity.
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Carla's pitch was just amazing. Her added value, her experience, and how she engaged with the team. She almost made me cry. I learned so many things.
Amazing message. Gender inclusion is essential for driving innovation and creating a more equal and empowered world.
I truly enjoyed your talk. Your insights on inclusion and your dedication to supporting women in the workforce are inspiring.
I found the talk very inspiring. I gained a degree of self-confidence and self-esteem on a professional level that I hadn't expected.
A powerful talk with great insights. Carla, you are on an admirable path of corporate awareness.
The talk was fantastic. Very interesting content with very useful tips to put into practice immediately.
Available for corporate conferences, leadership summits, women's forums, and private briefings — worldwide. Carla speaks in English and Spanish and tailors every talk to your audience.
