I coach a lot of high-achieving women who are diligent and intelligent and extremely good at what they do. But the #1 blocker that prevents many from moving up into roles of senior leadership, is that they aren't communicating in…
There is a really powerful way in which people can be differentiated. Think of it like a sliding scale... At one end, you have people who are hugely 'Others' orientated... And at the other end of the spectrum, are those who favour 'Self' orientation.…
Welcome to Her Ambitious Career, the personal branding and success podcast for ambitious corporate women who expect more from their careers. This is Episode 37, 'Don't Wish it Was Easier; Wish You Were Better' I am talking about victim-thinking and…
Welcome to Her Ambitious Career, the personal branding and success podcast for corporate women who want to land dream opportunities in their careers and secure the promotions they so deserve. This episode I have a very special guest joining me:…
I was interviewed recently by the gregarious Janice Sutherland who is a former CEO of Digicell, and is now a Career Coach for women of colour, who are mid-career. Janice was running an Expert Panel series on her own podcast…
Why Women Aren't Building Relationships With Senior Leaders I was chatting with a good friend of mine recently, who happens to sit on the Executive Team of a global business. She told me how frustrating it was to see how…
I watched a gorgeous chocolate-coloured dog just now, waiting outside my local coffee shop. He was the most delightful little spaniel, with huge curious eyes and an alert face. As I watched him, I noticed how obedient he was,…
My article, "Why it's time the 'good' men spoke up", has been published today by Women's Agenda and I'd love you to share your views. If you prefer to read it here... Why, in the midst of this heated gender…
Have you ever encountered sexism in the workplace? Have you found it difficult to challenge stereotypes and sexist comments? Would you like some tools to counter unconscious bias? There is a spectrum upon which ignorant, sexist comments are made: sometimes…
I was in this bleak office room, with off-white walls and thin, industrial carpet beneath my feet. I was introducing myself at my first Toastmaster meeting, these new faces staring back at me - some smiling, some blank. The room…