Today is International Women’s Day and I’m feeling torn. Part of me wants to celebrate loudly every woman in my life who has, and does, inspire me. After all, women represent half the planet, bear children, and carry the lion’s share of responsibility for raising the next generation. We are pretty amazing. But the stark … Read More
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Quitting Is For Winners
Is quitting for losers or winners? I have been receiving messages and comments from women after my LinkedIn post last week about the resignation of the Scottish leader, Nicola Sturgeon, and the skill of quitting in general. “Not everyone has the option to quit. If I had flat out ‘quit’ my former position without another … Read More
Keeping Your Cool at Christmas: The Power of Empathy and Non-Personalization
The lights are twinkling, the champagne is sparkling, the roast smells yummy… and then someone says something that annoys the hell out of you. We all have family members lacking emotional maturity (people who find it hard to interact with others in kind and helpful ways) and spending time with them can cause us … Read More
From Failures to Resilience: How Gratitude Can Transform Your Life
Happy Thanksgiving! I came to love and appreciate the Thanksgiving holiday during my time in NYC. The concept of giving thanks for what we have vs dwelling on what we lack speaks right to my heart. Did you know that practicing gratitude daily increases happiness and life satisfaction while decreasing depression? It is easy to … Read More
From Burnout to Business Owner: One Woman’s Story
“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
Recharge Your Batteries: The Benefits of Regular Fun
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
Unlocking Your Leadership Potential Through Energy Management
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
Mastering Job Interviews: Tips to Stay Calm and Confident
“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
Do you know what your next move will be?
“I want to and am ready to manage a bigger team because I am good at managing and motivating people, I am good at galvanising a team around a common goal, I enjoy doing it, and my track record speaks of this talent of mine loud and clear,” said Ece in her performance review. “I’d … Read More
8 Ways To Manage Your Boss
If you went to one of my workshops or were part of the group coaching assignments I led, you already heard me speak about the importance of building a healthy positive relationship with one’s boss. There are certain basic skills that everyone should be given access to, in order to succeed in and enjoy their professional life. … Read More