On the next episode of the LeadUP Podcast (out  today, Monday, 28 August), UP graduate Robyn Oates tells host Lennox Wasara about working as a Sustainable Development Officer in the United Nations Secretary General’s Office in New York City. Oates completed her BCom Honours in Accounting Sciences at UP before working in the private sector for companies including Deloitte and Barclays Capital.

Listen to the full episode now to hear her talk about:

• How her family’s support helped her find the courage to explore internationally.
• Finding her voice in the private sector.
• Living her dream in New York City.
• How she holds on to hope and focuses on taking action to improve things.
• Learning patience and compromise in working to bring about change.

The LeadUP Podcast gives members of the UP community and the broader public access to prominent UP alumni and alumni associates, who share their top tips for growth and progress, and the stories behind their own climb up their industry ladder.

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