Bøker av Sonja Bernhardt

How did Sonja Bernhardt, university dropout, single parent, sacked from a corporate role, manage to survive that and a series of health scares, to first create then grow and sell her software company, becoming a multi-millionaire? Follow Sonja's sometimes quirky journey as an outspoken woman navigating the "bro" world of technology, through a wonderland of corporate and personal rabbit holes, networking and passion projects. Dodging (or climbing back out of) the pitfalls to build a value-adding technology platform, and coming out the other end realising her dream goals. While smashing a few nerd myths along the way.Her story is a shining example of how grit, determination, resilience and persistence - mixed with an everlasting supply of optimism and a true love of life - conquers heart breaking failures and leads to soaring successes. Sonja's tale spans Oceania, Asia, Europe, North and South America, as her life weaves through close encounters with world leaders, including a royal or two. And her pioneering efforts to attract and promote females into technology studies and careers is a constant thread.You will find many life's lessons woven into the story. Tips at the beginning and end of each chapter help amplify those lessons. It is a story sure to resonate with many in technology, business and other fields.

Provides insight into advances being made in blockchain and some potential applications of the technology that can improve the lives of individuals in emerging markets. This publication covers a range of topics such as digital government, health systems, and urbanization.

Provides innovative insights into diversity creation through potential solutions, including the attraction of more women to study technology and to enter technology careers, the navigation of suitable promotional pathways, and the retention of women in these industries.

Research and statistics support the view that current programmes are failing to keep women in the ICT field. Currently, there exist very few solutions to this growing problem. This title aims to bring this topic to the forefront of discussion about what can be done to correct this lopsided gender distribution.