SARIC Rising Tide

sangay choden 38 In a visible demonstration of the power of mentorship, Sangay was recommended for the SAR100 program by her female supervisor at the time. “To be fair, no-one really knew of me. At our corporate office, my supervisor referred me to WePOWER, nominating and encouraging me to apply because she liked the way I worked. She is the reason my visibility increased.” It would prove to be a tough program, one that would often mean skipping lunches to finish coursework. Despite the rigor, SAR100 would also prove to be a confidence-booster, with the accomplishments of other attendees encouraging Sangay to apply for a managerial role at her company. “I was always encouraged to apply for the position at work, but didn’t believe I could do it. During the capstone week in Bangkok, I realised just how well women could handle large projects.“ Individual accomplishment often goes hand in hand with a personal support system. For Sangay, her husband’s decision to leave his job and support her career growth has made all the difference. His new business gives him a schedule flexible enough to care for their two young children. One might say he’s climbing the career mountain by her side. Tha Dhamtse. At the SAR100 capstone week, I realized just how well women could handle large projects and when I returned and saw there was an opening, I applied right away and got the job! Really, there is nothing stopping me from becoming a CEO. 39 Sangay speaks with a peer at the SAR100 program the mountains we climb