You’ve heard the news, my friend: women managers and executives are leaving companies in the largest numbers. Yet for every 5 women who have moved on to the greener pastures, there are 50 more who are ploughing through, stressed, putting up with microaggressions, feeling under-valued and pushing to prove themselves over and over. IIf you … Read More
“I was under so much stress and duress, working 60+ hours per week, I missed the signs that my son was not doing well,” Karina shared. A senior executive at a multinational company, she decided that she’d had enough, left her corporate career last summer, and is now launching her consultancy business. You’ve heard the … Read More
Since we are in August, the traditional summer holiday month in Europe, let’s talk about fun. I am curious – how much fun is there in your life currently, A few years ago, I realised that I had a complicated relationship with fun. I grew up in a conservative family with my parents doctors who … Read More
There are many reasons why energy management is the number 1 skill we tackle within my leadership development programme for women, Elevate. Reason #1: You can’t pour from an empty cup. When you’re running on low energy or empty, you feel distracted, tired, overwhelmed, stressed and irritable. Your focus will be on getting through your … Read More
“I feel intimidated when I talk to the company CEO. How can I communicate with confidence?” “How do I project leadership presence in a high-level meeting with senior leaders in the room?” “I get nervous in job interviews. How do I stay calm and composed?” An expert in communication skills and women’s leadership, I get … Read More
When I asked the participants of my workshop last week about their goals for 2022, every single one of them had a big ambition. When I asked them what could prevent them from achieving it, most women replied “lack of confidence” or “fear of failure.” What about you? What is likely to hold you back … Read More