#StopFixingWomen: Women uplifting other women
In 2016 former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright told the world "There is a special place in hell for women who don't support...
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Myth of an equal playing field:Space for uninterrupted thought
A recent article by the Guardian highlighted that the progression of female artists has often been “limited by the expectations and...
Anyone for cricket? The myth of an equal playing field
The rules of the workplace were established long before women entered the corporate world en masse. They were set by those who...
Working Motherhood: A myth?
Even before having kids, some of us had formed strong opinions of what our “after kids” work-life was going to look like, while others...
Career Pivot: The value of sponsors and mentors in finding your next career opportunity
You know when you are heading towards a career pivot at work when you feel that itchy feeling that tells you that you are at the top of...
Find more time: Learn to delegate
About a year ago I decided to step out of perfectionism and start actively looking for ways each and every week to delegate both at home...
Non-Promotable Tasks - a time trap to avoid?
It seems that not only are women undertaking a disproportionate amount of home housework we are also actively engaged, more often than...
Unrealistic Pressure of the "Dazzling Outliers"
I recently attended a CityParents event where Sam Smith, founder and chief executive of the corporate advisor and brokerage firm FinnCap,...
Peri-menopause: Stop playing at being superhuman
Despite being a normal life event for a woman the symptoms of peri-menopause can be devastating, especially if you are still in the midst...
Peri-menopause in the workplace: Is it the last taboo?
Since mid last year I've been struggling. Things came to a head at the start of March when I was at a point that I felt I probably needed...
Cogs for Progress; A rethink on progress in the workplace
I was recently looking at a YouTube video with my son about how machines work. The video explained that if one of the clogs in a machine...
Is the people element of middle management being squeezed out?
Modern managers are under increasing pressure in the workplace to be almost super human; work more hours, ensure clients are beyond...
Why Career Development is an even bigger business issue than your first thought
Feedback from colleague engagement surveys is leading to an explosion in investment by corporate companies in career development...
Why over relying on your manager to progress your career can actually lead to you stalling
Meeting a friend for drinks a few weeks ago we got into a discussion of career progression and she told me the story of her latest...
Increase your optimism through a work vision
January is the time for resolutions and new starts and one of the things I really want to work on over 2019 is my happiness, specifically...
Career Paths: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, it's good for you
Just over a year ago I started to feel quite scratchy about my job. The itch got bigger and bigger and started to overwhelm my view of my...
Career Pivots: Understand your VALUES to focus your career
One of the most powerful tools that I've started using in my career development and for improving my job satisfaction has been in...
Is the tyranny of the Ideal Worker creating unrealistic pressure on senior women to conform?
Diverse talent, often excluded from the senior echelons of companies, is continuously being asked to fix themselves in order to progress...
Career Pivot: Learn how to communicate your value
A colleague came to me the other day frustrated by a conversation she had just had with the manager of another team. You know the type of...
Is Manager Crafting a vital skill for your career toolbox?
I've recently been trying to understand what drives mine and my colleagues discretionary effort at work. It was easy to find the first...