45 Edition 2020 FINAL

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CELEBRATING THE 45TH INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN’S DAY
Kristanti Tannady, General
Manager - Aloft Bali
Seminyak: I worked my way up
from being a daily worker, restaurant
server, and bartender, up to
a salesperson. It took me close to
nine years moving between these
positions until 2009, when I finally
landed at W Bali Seminyak and
worked in the Rooms Department,
the department I thought I would
have the least interest in. After a
few months I realised I enjoyed it. An
International chain, such as Marriott
International, helps me build my
career path, so I challenged myself
to move forward, leading to my current
position.
2.What challenges do
women face and how do you
overcome them?
Lily: Some women believe we
overthink or lack confidence when
doing things for the first time.
Fortunately, I have many people in
my life supporting my career. My
continent leader keeps asking me
to move to the next level. My GM
encourages and motivates me as he
believes I can be a good GM. Finally,
I decided to take the challenge and
to “just do it”.
Beatrice: Women face a number
of challenges at work: harassment,
discrimination, stereotyping from
guests, and even their own colleagues.
And for those with a family,
working long hours and levels of
mobility are a real challenge. Luckily,
I haven’t faced these situations since
I joined the Marriott family, and I’m
so grateful for that.
Santi: Women leaders are
underestimated, as we are more
knowledgeable, committed and
consistent, than most believe.
Sylvia: With gender equality,
almost nothing is stopping what
women can do.
Ristiana: One of the biggest
challenges is society’s expectations
of women that can be particularly
hard for working women, especially
working mothers, who are expected
to take on a greater role at home
than their counterparts.
As for myself, since I am single and
I do not have any family-related
issues and challenges, I still feel
the need to prove to society that
women do not function based on
emotion alone.
Kristanti: In the hospitality
industry, female workers are still
outnumbered.
I believe that we need to equip ourselves
with knowledge, stay hungry,
and the more we focus on our confidence,
living our most authentic
selves, the better the world will be
for us.
3.What motivates you to do
what you do?
Lily: I will only live once, so everything
I do, I will do my best. To strive
for the best and never regret anything
in my life.
Beatrice: Always set a goal and
bear in mind the 3Cs – Commitment,
Courage, and Confidence. This was
brainwashed into me by my Dad
during childhood. It still works for
me. Also, try to see failure as an
opportunity for improvement.
Santi: My husband and my children
- I want them to be proud of
their wife and mother.
Sylvia: My parents - I want to
make my parents proud and happy.
Ristiana: I aspire to see more
Indonesian hoteliers with vision,
taking on more senior roles.
Kristanti: My family has always
believed in me. To be the best in the
industry and the passion I have for
my job.