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Brag Baby
She called me over to the front of the room, handed me the clicker and said, “I need you to take over. Read this slide and take them through the...
The Backpack of Holes
There are things that happen in our lives which we don't have control over. Unfortunately loved ones die, miscarriages do happen, people are bullied, restructures and redundancy, parents get sick... These (and...
Up-Levelling
I had been going three mornings a week public swimming, rhythmically, diligently, for 12-months. The mantra of, "check in with yourself before you check in with the world" floating around...
The Allure of Unjust Justifications
Justifications keep us stuck in a mental loop of unfulfilled wishes, unmet desires, dashed hopes and dreams. Even when people are unhappy and dissatisfied in their careers, reasons to remain...
How horses mirror your natural leadership style
What can a horse teach you about your natural leadership style? Yesterday I discovered so much about myself, because horses act as your mirror. If you were asked to lead...
Having an intentional career means…
From unconscious to conscious Passive to proactive Self-sabotage to self-belief Bystander to architect This is the way to an intentional career -Dr Hannah Roberts, Intentional Careers for STEM Women So,...
Most of us have weak decision-making muscles…
"Most of us have weak decision-making muscles. We do not realise what it means to make a real decision. We fail to recognise the force of change that a truly...
Equity Gap
#internationalwomensday2023 was incredible. Did you celebrate? I was with the Women @ Microsoft Network at their headquarters in Reading facilitating three workshops. I always leave workshops on a massive high,...
What does work actually give you?
A couple of weekends ago I went to London to see The Cursed Child. It was even more magical than anticipated. I don’t want to spoil it in case you...