Nikou Mohajerani on Female Empowerment

Nikou Mohajerani is a woman on a mission to make being a successful female leader the norm. She has put in a great deal of time and effort into making her own career a successful one and hopes to do the same for other women she leads.

“One of the greatest challenges I’ve faced as a woman in the workforce is being taken seriously,” she explains. “We know how to make it happen. We cannot let how others see us dictate who we are or how we work. Men may see us as soft, not able to take criticism, and lacking in intensity, but we have to prove them wrong.”

She’s done just that, as is demonstrated by her success as the CEO of a thriving business, The Vantage Co. “I am a force to be reckoned with. I have overcome a lot of adversity in my industry and I am now an industry leader to whom people look for advice. I am a female leader who is driving success.”

So what advice does Nikou Mohajerani have for other women looking to break the glass ceiling as she has done?

Take Risks: “Sometimes woman are too emotional, but they need to tap into their inner confidence to take on challenges that will win them big results, even if it seems scary.”

Staying Positive: “Logic and rationality are very important. As women, we need to embrace these characteristics by letting go of a bad day and moving forward on a positive note the next day. I take time to educate other women I hire on how to be emotional vs. rational and how to balance their emotions in this industry.”

Become an Expert: “You’re already an expert in the things you’re passionate about. Capitalize on that by learning more about your passion and then act like the leader you are in that field.”

Nikou continues to encourage female empowerment within her firm and as a volunteer in the community, believing that within her lifetime the workforce will be an equal one.