One Fragrance Alone in the Garden——An Interview with Barbara Stymiest, Chief Operating Officer of Royal Bank of Canada

Professional black suit,short golden hair, efficient, calm and elegant. That was the im- pression of Barbara Stymiest, Chief Operating Officer(COO)of Royal Bank of Canada, dur- ing a forty-minute interview."I like challenges and changes, therefore I endeavour to work at things that I like."A sweet smile occurred while she talked about her career life. This expression, rooted in enthusi- asm and confidence, deeply moved everyone there, and we realized her special quality as one of the most influential women in global business as well as her personal charm which helped her breaking into the men-dominated"upper class"of financial world. One fragrance alone in the garden.