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    Ginka Toegel

    Program Director

    Ginka Toegel is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership, facilitator and researcher in the areas of leadership and human behavior.

    Ginka Toegel

    Program Director

    Ginka Toegel is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership, facilitator and researcher in the areas of leadership and human behavior.

    Meet your Program Director

    Ginka Toegel is an expert on the dynamics of top management teams, leadership development of women executives, and issues
    related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    She has a keen interest in future leadership trends and the role that technology can play in enhancing the impact of executive education. She is also a big proponent of experiential work in her teaching, believing that interventions are much more impactful if participants experience something for themselves and then reflect on the experience.

    Since 2009, Toegel has led IMD’s Strategies for Leadership, a pioneering women-specific leadership program that has evolved
    over time to meet the changing needs of women leaders.

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    Ginka Toegel’s publications
    Article
    Appearance anxiety can affect women’s self-esteem – but it doesn’t have to be a drag on their performance at work Appearance Anxiety – Women’s Self-Esteem – Work Performance

    Many women experience appearance anxiety, which can affect self-esteem and confidence at work. Learn how to overcome these challenges and thrive professionally.

    By Ginka Toegel
    04 March 2025
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    Article
    Women’s empowerment: Outdated myths shouldn’t hold women back

    Here are four myths and three remedies to help women achieve more at work.

    By Ginka Toegel
    14 March 2024
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    Article
    The rules of executive presence are shifting in a way that benefits women

    Leadership ideals has changed over a decade: inclusiveness, authenticity, and ‘listen and learn’ now crucial. Ginka Toegel sees this as positive for women.

    By Ginka Toegel
    06 March 2024
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    Article
    From decoding hieroglyphs to befriending an octopus … and so much other stuff: IMD professors recommend books for the festive season

    IMD professors recommend books for the festive season.

    By Bruno Lanvin, Ginka Toegel, Amit M. Joshi, Stéphane J. G. Girod, David Bach and Öykü Işık
    14 December 2023
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