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I Doubt My Value & Lack Confidence
A lot of new clients I coach in a 1:1 setting think they have a confidence ‘problem’.They’ll say to me: Let’s agree on something. You don’t have a confidence ‘problem’ – and here’s why. You Don’t Have a Confidence Problem…
I Lack Good Career Advice & Sponsorship
Without doubt, women are having a very different experience to men every day in the workplace. Systemic bias is real. It refers to embedded – often unintentional – policies, procedures and cultural norms that have been long established. Bias unfairly…
I Feel Invisible at Work, Despite Working Hard
One of the most common frustrations I hear from new clients is that they are working exceptionally hard, getting incredible results (time and time again), but still feeling stuck and unrecognised. These are some of the things they say: Does…
Am I Promotable?
If you’re an emerging leader, you’ve probably asked yourself some version of this question: “What do I actually need to do to get promoted?” You work hard. You deliver results. You take initiative. And yet… the certainty of a promotion…
[VIDEO] Executive Presence: Leadership & Styling Workshop
Most women believe, “If I just keep overworking and delivering awesome results, someone will notice.” The reality? You don’t move into more influential roles by effort alone. You have to demonstrate that you’re ready for your next stretch opportunity… … which means…
Futureproofing Your Culture
Research is repeatedly telling us that employees are citing ‘lack of career development opportunities’ and ‘burnout’ as primary drivers of attrition in organisations globally. Lack of career development is consistently one of the top drivers of voluntary turnover, with employees citing…
Under Pressure: Why Leaders Need to Know Their Default Emotional Patterns
One of the most important – and often uncomfortable – areas of leadership is understanding how you show up at your worst. I’ll share an example from my personal experience! I once realised that I value ‘control’ highly and when…
Leadership Sixth Sense: Reading What Is NOT Being Said
One of the most overlooked skills in leadership isn’t communication, it’s interpretation. Strong leaders don’t just listen to what is being said. They pay close attention to what isn’t. People portray their thoughts beyond their brains – through their body…
My Boss Says I’m Not Strategic Enough To Be Promoted
One of the most common pieces of feedback my clients get, when they are not successful for a leadership promotion, is that they aren’t presenting themselves as ‘strategic enough’. And as a result, they aren’t seen as ‘leadership potential’… Instead… They are…
8 Ways to be an Effective Sponsor
I get asked sometimes what being an ‘effective sponsor’ really means. If you’re a leader looking to make a greater impact on team engagement, retention and building equity in your team, sponsorship is an essential ingredient. What is a…
How to Write a Personal Manifesto for Career Success in 2026
At the start of a new year people often think about New Years’ Resolutions but here’s the problem: they don’t stick. (Not really a news flash… but I thought I’d mention it just the same). Instead of writing goals, or NY…
Start 2026 With Intention: What Will You START & STOP Doing This Year?
Forget New Year’s resolutions. If you want to create change next year, simplify how you’re thinking about 2026. In 2026… What do you want to START doing? What do you want to STOP doing? It’s simple. Here are some ideas……
Rebecca Singing at Sydney Opera House
This weekend, I sang at The Sydney Opera House. 👯🎉 Yes, the Concert Hall at The Sydney Opera House… and to a sell-out audience! It was the most spectacular experience. There I am, right at the top (!) and my…
6 Career Questions: How to Deliver For YOU in 2026
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Tanya Graham, Group Executive Digital & Transformation at icare on my podcast, Her Ambitious Career. If you haven’t subscribed to the show yet… what are you waiting for?!! –> Head to ApplePodcasts…
Interview Tanya Graham Exec Director icare: How To Fast Track Your Path to the C-Suite
Chasing a C-level role? My guest this week on Her Ambitious Career – The Podcast, is Tanya Graham, Group Executive Digital & Transformation at icare. This conversation is an absolute must-listen if you want to be proactive about taking the…
