Through my eyes

Since 2005, the number of women who have been elected as world leaders —presidents or heads of state — has more than doubled by last year, according to the Pew Research Center.

Looking at Hilary, who even through all her shenanigans is able to hold the top position in the USA election while UK's conservative leadershipcontendersAndrea Leadsom and Theresa Mayare steaming ahead and who knows one of them could be the next Maggie Thacher of UK politicking.

My personal favourite of all these power women must be the president of the IMF. Christine Lagarde, appointed leader of theInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)in 2011, Christine is undoubtedly one of the most powerful women in the world;Forbesranked her as the 9th most powerful woman in the world and the 39th most powerful person overall. This elegant French lady is in charge of the purse strings and she is not scared of anyone.

Christine was recently interviewed by Sheryl Sandberg,COOof Facebook. In the interview, Christine had advice for women who want to pursue financial careers. "Dare. That is number one," suggesting thattaking a chance is the most important part of making your career aspirations come to fruition. "Number two is educate yourself, improve your skills." Christine also goes on to say that women are becoming more likely to help and support other women who are working toward achieving their career goals.

"It wasn't the case, you know, in my day. There were very few instances in which women would help other women. I think that has changed enormously." She also suggests that all young people must be innovative in educating themselves and creating their own careers as the workplace evolves, suggesting that the jobs of today are different than jobs of generations past.

In an interview withForbesfrom 2009, Christine says "I hate to say there are female and male ways of dealing with power, because I think each of us has a male and a female part. But based on my own experience, women will tend to be more inclusive, to reach out more, to care a little more."

German Chancellor Angela Merkel,who is not my favourite person in the world, holds number-one Power Woman position in Forbes Magazine List for six years running. But she doesn't really countshe is more of a man than most men I know.

What really surprises me though is that according to the latest survey by Catalyst, a non-profit organization that tracks gender parity in the workplace, women occupy a measly 4% of corner offices at S&P 500 companies. And theyhold only 25% of executive or senior-level jobs in those same firms. HOW?

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, the first woman to become president in Mauritius, recently said. "People say to have power, you hire and you fire, I don't subscribe to this notion. For me, power is the ability to influence. If you can influence in the long-term by leaving behind a legacy, to me, that's real power."

At a recent business motivational session a woman motivator said, "In this day and age, its not who you know, but who trusts you."

I cannot agree more. I believe that the sudden surge of women in power stems from the fact that women are so much more trust worthy. What do you think?