Cold Link Africa Cold Link AfricaOctober 2018_digital | Page 6

NEWS INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN Carel celebrates women in HVAC&R C old Link Africa editor Ilana The article, written by Paola De Why does such a prospering and “It’s hard to be a woman in this industry, Koegelenberg was recently Troia of Carel, is entitled “Celebrate sustainable sector find it so hard to attract but it’s not impossible. You just have to interviewed for Carel’s blog, excellence, regardless of gender — Ilana female talent? After having hosted put in the work and persevere. It won’t Sharing Ideas, on the topic of women in Koegelenberg on women in HVAC&R” Andrea Voigt, this time we speak to Ilana be easy. But don’t play the victim. Rise up the industry and what it is like to work in and starts as follows: “Only very few Koegelenberg, editor for Cold Link Africa as many times as it takes. Put in as many the often male-driven environment. women work in the HVAC&R business. and the Refrigeration and AC Africa hours as necessary. Earn your respect (RACA) Journal.” one interaction at a time. But just go for it. It’s easy to say, ‘It’s a man’s world’, but It’s hard to be a woman in this industry, but it’s not impossible. as long as we hold ourselves back and accept that as a reality, this could never change. The world is yours for the taking — don’t stand in your own way.” The article has been received very well, especially on LinkedIn, and comments from all over the world have been rolling in. It has actually been overwhelming. CLA The piece is written in Q&A form and Check out the article for yourself, either goes on to cover issues of discrimination on Ilana Koegelenberg’s LinkedIn profile and how to attract more women to the or on http://www.carel.com/blog/. field in general. What is your story? Ilana Koegelenberg recently did an interview on Carel’s blog, speaking to the issue of gender inequality in the industry. Are you a woman in the HVAC&R industry? What are your experiences? Let me know at [email protected].