This is a man's world

Ha ha ha ha, okay it's not REALLY a man's world. When some women are in a male dominated industry they tend to over compensate. By either being really in-your-face loud or 'mean' to prove that they are as capable as their male counterparts. I used to work for one such woman and she really commanded 'respect' (or fear).

Today I was pleasantly surprised. We interviewed the chairperson of the BWA's (Business Women's Association) Cape Town branch: Ferose Oaten. She is the owner of AVT Roadworthy Stations and the president of RTM (Retail Motor Industry). The motor industry (is that what they call it?) is male dominated, so one would expect her to be have one of those 'compensating' personalities.

She spoke so softly and STILL commanded respect. It was the most amazing thing I had ever seen/heard. The woman really knew what she was talking about and she did it with a smile on her face. She wasn't loud or animated, but she was so like-able. She KNEW what she was talking about and she listened. WOW!! Loving being a woman right now!!