Women in ERP Podcast | WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network – Give to Gain SeriesEpisode OverviewTrust is often talked about as a leadership value - but what does it actually look like in practice?In the penultimate episode of the Women in ERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series, hosts Abigail and Meena explore how trust moves beyond words and into action.Bringing together leaders from across SAP, this conversation focuses on what it really means to back people - not just when it’s easy, but when it requires belief, preparation and a willingness to let others step forward.From creating environments where people are set up to succeed, to knowing when to step back and trust others to deliver, this episode explores the balance between support and autonomy. The panel share honest reflections on how trust is built over time, how it can be lost quickly, and why leaders play a critical role in preparing people - not just promoting them.This episode is about leadership in action: backing people properly, preparing them well, and building trust that holds under pressure.GuestsLeila Romane — Managing Director, SAP UK & IrelandSandra Martins — Business Manager, FinanceGergi Abboud — Co-Head of Strategic Customer Program, EMEABrigitte Yakoub — Public Sector Account ExecutiveLuis Mora — Business Development ExpertHosted by:Abigail Allman (Founder, Women in ERP)Meena Confait (Co-Chair, SAP Business Women’s Network)Key Themes in This EpisodeWhat trust-based leadership looks like in practiceThe importance of backing people beyond wordsPreparing individuals for opportunity, not just giving itBalancing support with autonomy and accountabilityHow trust is built, maintained and sometimes broken in leadership environmentsAbout the SeriesThe WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series brings together leaders from across the SAP ecosystem to explore leadership, inclusion and career progression in enterprise technology. Through honest, experience-led conversations, the series highlights how giving time, trust and opportunity creates stronger individuals, teams and communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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