1. 10 Rules for Influencing the world
What I've learnt as a professional
Dr Gaya Gamhewage

2. If I had listened to the world, I would…
Be a victim of racial discrimination
Not have gone to university
Have a lesser job than my spouse
Have endured violence and abuse
Be forced to take a career break to bring up children
Maybe in a wheelchair
Not have a voice
Not be influencing others

3. Like you, i am all these citizen professional artist mother muse
entrepreneur

4. 1. Have a passionate, heartfelt, meaningful goal
That connects you to others, or in the service of others
That takes you outside your comfort zone and necessitates you learning new things
Be relentless and pursue excellence – mediocrity kills!
Inspire others towards the goal

5. 2. Be Your best self Be value-based. Know who you are as a human
Be courageous – do not be afraid to be different
Deal with your weaknesses. Be strong enough to take and act on criticism
Nurture your inner space with
Self-belief, not self-doubt or guilt
Pride not arrogance
Selflessness, not selfishness
Relentlessness AND patience
Courage in the face of fear
You have many faces. May roles. Balance them with no regrets

6. 3. Find and hold onto what grounds you

7. 4. Power and influence come from within
Look inside yourself for your source of energy. It is limitless.
Marry your energy with your values to stay ethical and be a power for good
Learn to be still periodically, to listen , reflect and course-correct
Master transitions, your multiple personalities, and the competing demands in your life
Make positive emotions your default – do not be a victim

8. 5. Be grateful for your team
There is always some who is supporting you
You stand on the shoulder of other before you and around you
Your tribe will help you succeed

9. 6. Help other women (and men)
Strong women breed strong women (and men) – genetically, professionally and socially
Be ahead of your time
Take others with you. Show them the way
“There is a special place in hell for women who do not help other women”

10. 7. power manifests differently at different times of your life

11. 8. Multi task. Don't neglect any area of your life

12. 9. Take risks Challenge the status quo Ask difficult questions
Grab opportunities
Be sad, if you must, but have no regrets

13. 10. trust others and learn from them
When you stop learning, you mind and power will die
You can learn from anyone, from any situation, if you are open- minded
Teaching is a great way to learn

14. words that I (as a woman) am described by at work
Nice words
Not so nice words or meanings
Unlimited Energy
Competent
Delivers results
Communicator
Caring
Big picture thinking
Strong relationships
Passionate
Influential
Positive
Aggressive
Driven
Strong
Over-achiever
Workaholic
Dangerous when angered
Protective of my team
Fierce
Stubborn
Principled

15. Contact
Dr Gaya M. Gamhewage Manager Support For Response Infectious Hazard Management Department WHO Health Emergencies Programme World Health Organization 20,Avenue Appia CH-1211 Geneva Geneva, SWITZERLAND Tel Mobile