BT's eighth annual list of the Most Powerful Women tells stories of dreams come true. Our package here features six women who have made it to the Most Powerful Women list for the past seven years.

NAINA LAL KIDWAI
Country head, HSBC

CAREER TURNING POINT
Harvard Business School

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
It's time to reflect, to pick oneself up and try again

BUSINESS PERSON I ADMIRE THE MOST
Can't name one as I have many role models, both global and Indian, each for his or her specific strengths

PRICE I PAID TO BE HERE
What price? It's been a great ride

BIGGEST ADVANTAGE OF BEING AN MPW
The warmth and friendship of some of the most capable people on the planet

LAST TIME I USED MY MPW TRUMP CARD
Still holding on to it

WATCH: Naina Lal Kidwai on her journey
READ: What makes HSBC head a role model