Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Stephanie Poore, now the MD of IFS, who shares her captivating journey within the ERP industry. Stephanie opens up about the personal and professional hurdles she has overcome and how redundancies led her to an unexpected crossroads between software and pharmaceuticals. Her eclectic background, spanning ec…

Could you strike the perfect balance between a dynamic career and a fulfilling personal life? Julie Weir, the passionate Head of Community Development for the UK and Ireland SAP User Group, is a testament that it's entirely possible! Join us in an enlightening conversation with Julie, where she shares her unique journey into the world of ERP, and h…

Raised as the youngest among five siblings in a family with deeply committed parents, particularly a father who transitioned from the priesthood to IT, life was always dynamic. Ann Blakely of Milwaukee, USA, joins us to shed light on how this unique family backdrop paved her path, leading her from the University of Wisconsin to becoming a pivotal f…

Join us for an inspiring discussion with our special guest, Michael Ouissi, the Group Chief Operating Officer at IFS. Listen in as he shares his unique journey from growing up as the son of an immigrant in Germany to becoming a leading figure in the tech industry. Hear about the profound impact of his parents' values of hard work and self-determina…

Ever dreamed of a career that encompasses global travel, technology and sociological studies? Meet Kate Waterton, the SAP Alliances Lead and Associate Partner at EY, who has lived this dream and more. From an early life of global travel to a successful career in tech, Kate's journey is a testament to adventurous spirits and the power of adaptabilit…

On the sixth episode of Women in ERP series 2. Abi and Steph are joined by an Award winning woman in ERP, Vicki O'Neill-King, COO of Sapphire Systems. The panel discuss inequalities in the workplace and learn how having supportive peers can make all the difference to a successful career trajectory. Vicki tells her tale from being a PMO resource to …

On the fifth episode of series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by Kayleigh Brown, an Independent IFS Consultant and Director of KDI Consulting Ltd. The panel discuss project management and working with difficult personalities. They discuss techniques to help deal with trauma in the workplace, such as having a good mentor. Kayleigh hails from the North …

For International Womens Day 2023 Abi & Steph hosted a live recording of WERP for Linkedin at the IFS UK Head office. The WERP co-hosts were joined by Emma Chambers, Head of NATS Integrated Business Systems (NIBS), UKISUG Director and co-chair, SAP S/4HANA an Women in SAP SIG's. NATS is the UK's leading provider of air traffic control services. In …

On the third episode of series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by SAP Centre of Excellence Manager, Fiona Warburg from Dwr Cymru, Welsh Water. The panel discuss their experience of gender pay disparity and why it is still an unconscious bias within the industry. Fiona tells the panel how she found her path into ERP, following in her fathers footsteps f…

On the second episode of Series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by senior IFS recruitment consultant, Emily Hunter, from Cubiq. The panel has an in-depth exploration into the world of ERP recruitment, dispelling the myths around recruiters and recruitment. Emily advises how, out of all the candidates she has placed in recent months within ERP, only 20%…

In the first episode of Series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by a female icon in ERP, Anwen Robinson, UK & Ireland GM & SVP at Infor. The panel hears all about how Anwen climbed her way to the top, facing adversity and stereotyping along the way but brushing it off to continue her focused assault. Anwen is incredibly open and honest with the panel, g…

In the tenth and final episode for series one of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Davina Webb, Lead Functional Consultant for Dynavics. The panel discuss low diversity in IT roles and possible solutions to make tech more inclusive for the black community. Davina tells her story of growing up in a predominantly white community to then progressing to …

In the ninth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by their first male guest, Chris Gabriel, Chief Strategy Officer for Sapphire Systems. The panel discuss the power of ERP, how improving systems impacts upon most aspects of our everyday lives. Chris has a unique and inspirational way of approaching work by linking everything he does back to his …

In the eight episode of Women in ERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Ukrainian national and resident Olga Tuchina from Knubisoft. The panel discuss life before and after the invasion of Ukraine. Olga gives a harrowing tale of how she escaped Kharkiv with her friends, family and colleagues through a strong support network and the incredible Ukrainian com…

In the seventh episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Amanda McKay, Director of Quality at AWE. The panel discuss the process and impact of transitioning from male to female when working in a male dominant industry. Amanda gives a very honest account of her own experience of transitioning, hiding her true self, choosing masculine roles througho…

In the sixth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Melissa Dickens, Infor's Senior Account Manager. The panel discuss Melissa's pioneering journey through male dominated corporate ranks, key relationships built with male allies in the workplace and the importance of learning to be agile and innovative in ERP for the Food and Beverage sector. H…

In the fifth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are discussing what it takes to become a successful independent ERP consultant. Joined by successful IFS consultant and owner of Cornerstone Consulting Solutions, Caroline Capper. The panel discuss the importance of having a trusted professional and personal support network, Carolines journey from Rio to En…

In the fourth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are discussing the importance of professional mentoring. Ashley Colquhoun and Gemma Coupland from Boomi join the panel to talk about the value of mentoring across career stages and sectors , learning by example and the importance of bringing your vulnerabilities to work in order to support others to grow. …

In the third instalment of WERP, Abi & Steph are celebrating International Women's Day. Discussing conscious vs unconscious biases, inequality in the boardroom and the gender pay gap. Find out how to encourage change within your organisation and discover the top female trailblazers to follow within ERP. #breakthebias Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

In the 2nd Episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are discussing social networking. Network Marketing guru Em Lovs joins the panel to advise listeners on how to elevate their online social presence. Learn how to leverage your LinkedIn, ditch the mum guilt and project your personality to increase your online social presence. Steph and Abi explore the immediat…

In the first episode of Women in ERP you'll get to know your hosts, Abi & Steph. They discuss everything from being a wild child to attempting to juggle the worklife balance. Learn how to beat the bully, get involved in promoting STEM for girls and women and explore Cloud vs On premise ERP systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…