As driven professionals, we can get fixated on a straight path to advancement but it’s important to remember that success is not a linear path nor measured or achieved alone.
Women often assume many roles such as leaders, colleagues, parents, friends, and caregivers. This can be demanding. The key is to adapt rather than strive for perfection, using our experiences to guide us. It’s unrealistic to expect to balance all our responsibilities equally so focus on making decisions that align with your values, knowing they may evolve over time.
But we can’t do this independently.
The route to success requires taking chances, stepping outside your comfort zone, speaking up and embracing new opportunities with the support from personal and professional networks. It also requires allyship and mentorship to fuel opportunities that empower women and produce lasting influence.
At HP, inclusion isn’t just a value – it’s how we innovate. We understand that representation matters, that companies and individuals thrive under diverse, empathetic and compassionate leadership and that investing in women is in our collective interest to all succeed.
This International Women’s Day, and every day, I encourage everyone to use your voice, lead by example and never underestimate your ability to accelerate action aimed at making tangible impact for women in business.
Michelle Biase
President and Managing Director, HP Canada
Michelle Biase is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience in the Canadian IT channel. She has held leadership roles in sales, vendor management, operations, and professional services, with specialization in areas such as cloud, DaaS, managed services, and channel strategy. She has contributed these skills at pioneering tech companies including D&H Canada, HP and CDW, in addition to experience with major distribution companies in North America. Biase was one of CRN’s Women of the Channel in 2022 and 2023. As one of the few female presidents currently serving in the Canadian high-tech marketplace, she is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the IT sector.
