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Interview with Abigail Rodavia

"Pandemic pushed me to deviate my attention to learning rather than worrying."

Abigail Rodavia
Entrepreneur / Manager
A.S. Watson Group
Singapore

MBA - General Management | Batch 2021

Please tell us about yourself and your family.

When I’m not working, I like to spend time exploring with my fur baby. I take them hiking, visiting historical sites, or even just walking around town. Surprisingly, my sister and daughter got their own fur babies too. I believe that communication is one of the most vital aspects of my professional life as well. When talking with people, being able to guide the conversation in a particular direction is one of the ways I’ve been successful in different situations at the office.

What drew you to the programme you are studying at Athena? Do you think it will help you realise your career goals?

Pandemic pushed me to deviate my attention to learning rather than worrying. I believe it will greatly help me in my future endeavours.

What would you like to learn next? What are your next career steps?

I am considering a transformation to the next level by pursuing the Doctorate of Business Administration, hopefully.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I love listening to podcasts and writing spontaneous thoughts in my journal.

Suppose you had to live alone on a deserted island for a month. What are the 3 things you will bring with you?

 Hmmm, interesting. It could be a box of matches, a knife, and fishing nets :)

If you face a problem at work, what is the first thing you do?

Pause.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced in your life? How did you tackle it?

Coping with grief and loss of loved ones.

If you could only change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Change my inner dialogue.

What did you want to become when you were a child?

I wanted to be a lawyer, haha.

What is the last book you read and the last movie you saw?

The last book was "Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill", and the last movie was "The Secret."

Who is the person you admire most and why?

Elon Musk, I just love him. He is a genius.

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