#Superwomen2020: Getting rid of gender pay gaps, equal opportunities needed for gender-neutral workplaces: Alisha Khanna

Social Samosa Superwomen 2020 winner Alisha Khanna, Senior Manager - Marketing, ALT Balaji thinks that you don't need a cape to be a superwoman.

Alisha Khanna believe you can do anything you aspire; no dream is ever too big. . Superwomen 2020 winner under the Brand Marketers category, she takes us through her journey so far.

How would
you define a Superwoman in today's day and age?

A superwoman is one who not only fulfills her dreams but also energizes people around her. She could be a teacher, homemaker, or a successful CEO or maybe even all of them!

When life throws challenges, she will soar above
them with perseverance and dedication.

She encourages and elevates other women around
her with genuine respect and faith. Positively, you don't need a cape to be a
superwoman as there's one in all of us.

One
quality that you think every superwoman has and that helped you win Social
Samosa Superwomen...

Being passionate about one's field or task is
simply a prerequisite in any industry, but I believe there are a few more that
can go a long way.

Confidence: It's difficult to say that others
won't doubt your skills, but don't let another's opinions get the better of
you. Believe in yourself, always!

Humility: Cherish your accomplishments but also remember where you started from and what your true goals are.

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How
successful have women been in shattering the glass ceiling in the Media &
Advertising field? Does the 'boardroom inequality' phrase still stand true?

Women hold less than a fifth of key management
roles, and most companies exercise gender bias for major decision-making roles.

However, I would be remiss to overlook the shift
towards gender neutrality within this industry as women have stepped into the
roles that were once dominated by their male counterparts.

Although I don't believe there should be a
ceiling for anyone, women have been causing cracks for a few years now. The
path may be more onerous for women but it will inevitably shatter.

What are the key changes this industry needs in order to make workplaces gender-neutral, safe, and nurturing?

• Stringent policies to protect the
  interests of women and men alike
• Gender balance & equal
  employment opportunities
• Getting rid of gender pay gaps.

One
Superpower you wish you had?

The
ability to read someone’s mind!

The
'Superwomen' you diligently follow and who inspired you...

There are so many women
I follow, there is much to learn from all.

I think any woman who
has proved that “anything is possible” is enough to inspire each of us. 

If I had to pick one it
would definitely be my mom. I am nothing without her & her support.

 One tip to women out there attempting to scale
heights..

You can do anything you
aspire; no dream is ever too big. You can be
whoever you want, whenever you want. Don’t underestimate yourself.