United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

At UNDP, developing people is at the heart of the mission. But in a rapidly changing world, even development professionals can struggle to chart their own course. The inaugural UNDP Career Week was designed to change that — and Antoinette’s keynote set the tone.

Antoinette’s dynamic opening keynote, The New Rules of Career Growth, combined insight, humour, and practical tools to help participants futureproof their careers. She explored key shifts reshaping the world of work and introduced a simple, empowering idea: employability and enjoyability matter as much as progression.

• The keynote inspired UNDP staff to reflect on their career paths in fresh and empowering ways. It challenged outdated ideas of “job ladders” and encouraged participants to see career growth as orienteering – navigating new paths with clarity, adaptability, and ownership.
• Participant engagement was high, with reflective discussions and questions during and after the session.
• The keynote successfully positioned Career Week as a meaningful initiative, motivating colleagues to take advantage of the wide range of career labs, clinics, and conversations offered throughout the week.

Together, Antoinette and UNDP helped redefine what career growth means, inspiring employees around the world to navigate change with confidence and purpose.