Women in Leadership and Iceland's Political Journey

The speaker reflects on her journey as a presidential candidate in Iceland, inspired by the 1975 women's strike and the election of Iceland's first female president. She discusses the challenges faced, including media bias and lack of resources, and the innovative strategies employed to overcome them. Despite not winning, she highlights the impact on young people and the importance of women running for office. The talk emphasizes resilience, authenticity, and the power of role models.

What significant event in 1975 highlighted Iceland's commitment to women's rights?

• A new law for equal pay was passed.

• Women in Iceland went on a strike.

• The first women's rights conference was held.

• The first female president was elected.

What was the speaker's initial reaction when encouraged to run for president?

• She was confident and ready.

• She felt unqualified and hesitant.

• She immediately started her campaign.

• She declined the offer.

What was one of the main challenges the speaker faced during her presidential campaign?

• Lack of public support

• Media bias and limited access

• Insufficient campaign funds

• Opposition from political parties

How did the speaker engage with young voters during her campaign?

• By organizing rallies

• Through television advertisements

• Through Snapchat and social media

• By visiting schools

What was a key strategy used by the speaker to ensure transparency in her campaign?

• Releasing daily press statements

• Conducting public debates

• Publishing all campaign finances

• Holding open Facebook sessions

What was the outcome of the speaker's presidential campaign?

• She won the presidency.

• She came in second with significant support.

• She did not receive any votes.

• She withdrew before the election.

What impact did the speaker's campaign have on young people?

• It led to protests against the election results.

• It had no significant impact.

• It inspired them to support her daughter in the future.

• It discouraged them from participating in politics.

What does the speaker emphasize as crucial for success in any journey?

• Avoiding risks

• Having a large budget

• Following traditional methods

• Building a supportive team

What principle did the speaker's campaign strongly advocate for?

• Girlpower and gender equality

• Economic growth

• Environmental sustainability

• Technological advancement

What lesson does the speaker highlight about intuition?

• It is often misleading.

• It is only useful in personal matters.

• It should be ignored in decision-making.

• It never deceives you.