Amila says, “I always knew that I want to work independently, in a leading position. For me, it is important to look at the core and have the big picture. That often requires an individual approach to problems and the ability to adapt rapidly to changes. You have to be lucky to find a company that shares the same opinion on this. That´s the reason why I decided to establish my own business. Moreover, I don´t want to lose my creativity and miss out on opportunities working 8-16h in an office. With my business idea, I aim to create a modern and truly productive environment. As for the sector, I did not choose it, it has chosen me.”
Time management is one of the main challenges for Amila as she works full time, with frequent overtime, and travels a lot. She says, “To balance a private and professional life, and at the same time, start a business for the first time, it is really challenging.” She says the unconditional support she receives from her family and friends is very helpful and encouraging.
Amila’s business ideas developed after joining the YMCB programme in Austria. The programme, inspired her to set up a social enterprise supporting the professional development of women. She found potential business partners abroad, as she wants to expand future cooperation beyond the Austrian borders.
Amila previously followed some professional training and programmes, and she is learning French. “Besides that, I received a lot of support and I learned a lot from the YMCB crew, boosting my motivation. My mentor showed me new perspectives and taught me new ways of how to interpret things. It is truly helpful to receive international support and to get the opportunity to work with such a professional trainer and a role model like Mag. Asetila Köstinger.“