Supporting women in work & life
When we think about great leadership and how to be a leader, we tend to look at the examples around us. And given that men hold the vast majority of leadership positions, and so many industries continue to have an inherently masculine culture, it’s no surprise that leadership is often associated with traditionally masculine character […]
Growing up I had a vision of what a good leader should be. In my mind, they were perfect and always in control. Of course, once I actually entered the workforce, I realised that this is far from the reality. After all, everyone has their strength and weaknesses and, certainly for most women leaders, they […]
If you’ve ever heard anyone talk about ‘zone of genius’ and wondered what they are talking about, well, you are in the right place. Because I’ll explain what your zone of genius is, why you want to pursue it and how to live in your zone of genius every day. Because being in that space […]
We all know what delegation is, but the truth is most of us aren’t very good at it. For the simple reason that we were never taught how to effectively delegate. The result is that we often think that it’s not worth the time or effort to delegate or that it’s easier to do things […]
We take for granted that top athletes and executives have a coach. Someone to guide, support and challenge them to create the outcomes they want, whether it’s to win a championship or meet a sales goal. So why is it that we don’t all work with a coach? One of the reasons is because people […]
In the Rethinking my Career series, we’ve looked at how to maintain balance & flexibility at work and how to progress your career. This week we are focusing on what it means to be a great leader. And more specifically how the pandemic has shifted our perception and appreciation of different leadership qualities and styles. […]
A question I am often asked is, should I be upskilling? And this question has never been more prevalent than now, as so many people are rethinking their careers. Now I am a passionate learner, I am always tempted to say yes. But the truth is, the decision to upskill is one that warrants thoughtful […]
Last week I began to explore the different ways in which women are rethinking our careers and reassessing what’s important. This week I’m exploring the question of ‘how can I progress my career?’. And whilst this question is not a new one, the challenges of career progression during a pandemic are. So keep reading for […]
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has been felt by everyone in differing ways. But it has become apparent that for many women, it has been a catalyst to rethinking our careers and reassessing what’s important. As the new year gets into full swing, I want to address some of the key trends I’ve seen my […]