Kateryna Anishchenko at the SUPERWOMAN NEXT LEVEL Forum: On Pressure, Risk, and the Strength of Women in Business

On 29 November, Riyako & Partners solicitor Kateryna Anishchenko addressed the SUPERWOMAN NEXT LEVEL forum, discussing how female leaders can navigate pressure and risk within the business world.

Kateryna spoke about the dual reality in which the modern leader exists — balanced between ambition and inspiration, and the constant pressure of responsibility, expectations, criticism, and high-stakes decision-making. She emphasised: “Pressure is not a punishment. It is a recognition of strength,” sharing her own experience of working under high-intensity conditions, managing weekly multitasking, and providing rapid responses to clients' crisis situations.

Key Takeaways from the Presentation:

• Pressure arises where there is influence and responsibility;
• Primary business risks emerge from trust without verification, overextension, and a lack of systems;
• Women often take everything upon themselves, which increases the likelihood of errors;
• When interacting with law enforcement, composure and a clear algorithm of action are the best forms of defence.

Sensitive yet vital topics, such as divorce, asset division, and the legal protection of women in business, were a specific focus of her address.

“A woman who knows her rights is unbreakable. Being protected should be the norm, not a luxury,” she concluded.

The Riyako & Partners team continues to share expertise at business events and support business professionals during times of high risk and constant change.