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The issue of women’s confidence at work has had so much discussion in the last few years. For example an American report in 2014 said that when women start working for a company, although 43% aspire to be in senior management, only 27% think they have the confidence to do so. After 2 years…
Friday the 8th March is International Women’s Day and the focus is #BalanceForBetter. It’s all about building a gender-balanced working world. Whether it’s a gender-balanced boardroom, a gender-balanced government, gender-balanced media coverage, a gender-balance of employees, more gender-balance in wealth, gender-balanced sports coverage … Gender balance is essential for economies and communities…
The subject of women’s confidence at work has been a hotly debated subject since the gender confidence gap was highlighted by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman in their book The Confidence Code in 2015. It revealed evidence that women appeared to have less confidence in their abilities at work than men and are more cautious than…
As you’re reading this you probably think you’re a people pleaser. If so, then you are one of the nicest and most helpful people around. People count on you to help out at work and with family and friends. But … it can be a very unhealthy pattern of behaviour. From…
Are you happy at work? Is your job just a job or is it a career? Are you feeling stuck with no idea how to get out of your rut? Then perhaps you need a push to step up and feel valued and recognised. Or some clarity on where you want to go…
My 14 year old daughter Holly was invited last year to be a member of the Youth Climbing Academy. She’s only been climbing for 18 months so this was an exciting and big surprise. In the last few weeks she’s been attending competitions. Being the youngest in her age group and a lot…
Thursday was a bad day for me. Firstly, Albie our Cocker Spaniel saw the postman before me as we left the house. His lead slipped out of my hand and he charged after the man with what sounded like an intention to kill. It was probably a bad day for the postman…
Do you like to reflect and think through an opinion before giving it? Do you feel uncomfortable speaking up in work meetings as you don’t want the focus on you? These are characteristics of someone who is introverted or shy, but they don’t stop you being a very successful leader. You…
The tradition of making new year resolutions has a well documented history. For example the Babylonians made promises at the start of the year to their gods to pay their debts and return borrowed items. Today 40 to 50% of us still make them. What I find interesting is that any new resolutions made at…
My fabulous clients put in real commitment to make huge changes in their careers and lives and as a result achieve amazing results. Today I wanted to share with you (with her permission) a client’s story which I find inspiring and I’m sure you will too. Amanda is a senior manager in the NHS, working in 2…