The biggest possibilities often begin the moment you leave your comfort zone, have courage!
Janis F. Götz is Head of First Line Non-Financial Risk for Transaction Services at ING, leading a global team responsible for strengthening risk governance, compliance and sustainable growth across an international business. Originally from Jamaica and having built a career across multiple countries and disciplines, Janis knows first-hand the courage and discipline required to step into the unknown and create opportunities. Her leadership philosophy combines accountability, resilience and a strong belief in developing people. Having built ING’s global TS First Line NFR function from the ground up, she is passionate about helping organisations innovate responsibly while empowering individuals to grow beyond the limits they place on themselves.
Who or what provided your possibilities?
Although I now live in Haarlem, the port that truly opened possibilities for me was Boston, MA (USA). It represented far more than a location. It was where I learned that opportunity rarely comes wrapped in certainty. As a young professional building an international career, Boston challenged me to embrace discomfort, take risks and trust my own capabilities. Looking back, it was not talent alone that created opportunities, but the courage to step forward and the discipline to keep going when the outcome was uncertain.
This year marks the 14th anniversary of our well-known Honorary Discussions. This event presents the perfect opportunity to get to know students’ perceptions of various issues while sharing your own experience and insights with them. During the Honorary Discussions, 40 inspiring managers from the top of the business field and other fields of expertise will…