The purpose of the Advisory Board for Optimal Greening Foundation (OGF) is to provide strategic guidance, expertise, and support to advance the mission and objectives of the organization, with a focus on environmental sustainability in the areas of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), clean energy and waste management.

ABOUT USWHO ARE WE?We are an independent gender diversity and inclusion initiative operating under the LeanIn.Org umbrella. We are a member-centric, diverse, international network of women and allies supporting and empowering women to achieve their ambitions.

Shestainability - The Practice of Cultivating Connection, Collaboration & Innovation, that leads to creating sustainable business results & inclusion. (Corp)Shestainability - The practice of Connection, Intuition & Creativity, the leads to creating Authentic, sustainable personal & professional growth. ( She/He)Shestainability takes a holistic, balanced and futuristic view on what is best for you, your community, your employees, your organisation and the planet as a whole. It focuses on where we are going as a species: human connection, sustainability, innovation, creativity and open communication. It is about inclusion and diversity, letting all voices be heard which in turn will allow the formation of incredibly creative sustainable solutions. And importantly, it´s about companies daring to take action on the ideas that come from women and other minorities which might look very different from the status quo. Being shestainable is a results from the connection we cultivate with both feminine & masculine, right brain & left brain. Think of the feminine as a radar that is picking up important information and the masculine as the laser we use to execute and cut through on what we discover.

“I approached Rita when I felt really stuck in my job – I felt like I’d lost focus and drive but wasn’t sure if the issue lay with the job or if it was something within me that was preventing me from enjoying the role. I was coached by Rita both online and over skype, and I’ve lost count of the number of ‘a-ha’ moments I had during our sessions. Her insightful questions really opened my eyes in terms of why I had been thinking and behaving in certain ways, and I was so surprised when she made me realise how deep rooted my beliefs were and how my much my current actions were linked to my past. I came away with so much more than I ever believed, and felt that I could move forward with so much more awareness of how best to tackle any challenges ahead.”Takako ElliottHead of Digital Operations at Mindshare

Planning and directing the sales activities in the EMEA region of Upstream. In addition to overseeing senior and junior-level sales team members and its administration I am responsible for maximizing potential revenue in their assigned product segment, territory or target market. I travel frequently to meet with potential clients, customers, and partners. We work on strategies, by bringing them back to the time when the company was established , where the company currently is and where they want to be as a player in the future. Bringing years of observations-"helicopter view " of the O&G sector has given me insight which is essential when working on global marketing strategies with customers. Key is to establish sales goals and create incentive programs for my region and personnel. Presenting revenue forecasts and win/loss reports that illustrate my team's overall performance against quota . Creating sales campaigns focused on communicating and nurturing relationships with customers, and driving repeat sales. Developing presentations for clients and partners, conducting market analysis and devising strategies for generating new business.

I was responsible for all aspects of Skagen 42 AS (Nilsen & Wold) operations. It included strategizing, planning, direct and coordinate various aspects of our operating area. Had key financial responsibility and ensuring we met the auditors demands and the city's legislations. I reported directly to the board, and later became the Chairman. Administrative services provide key support to the company’s operation. Everything had to reported in a timely matter that being paperwork and payrolls of 80 people.I was required to implement the company’s policies and procedures. And ensure that managers and supervisors implemented and supported the policies with their crews. Dealing with departments in the municipality was essential and always apply to the continually changing local laws. Strategizing had a high priority due to constant changing competitive market and one year strategy in alignment with the vision became more realistic and showed competitive advantage, than the 3 year strategy.Guest surveys, market research, in person interview, exploring trends in major European cities was essential .The process resulted in out of the box thinking, delivering beyond expectation for guests and being ahead of the game from competition.I was not hired due to my education but essential leadership skills proven in a very young age.Key was to work well with a team and have the ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Strong knowledge of the company and its operation and vision was key for my success.