We talk a lot about starting businesses — but far less about what it takes to stay when things get harder, more complex, and more visible.

In this session, Monika Liikamaa shares a raw and honest perspective on leadership, power, and the personal trade-offs that come with growth. From navigating shifting dynamics in boardrooms to making decisions that challenge expectations of “likeable leadership,” she explores what it really means to lead with clarity and integrity when the stakes are high.

This is a conversation for women who are no longer questioning whether they belong — but are learning how to stay, lead, and make decisions without losing themselves along the way.