Anxiety in pregnant professionals can be high for many female leaders in STEM, but rarely is as high as the first time they are expecting. Usually a minority in their field, witnessing other women in STEM take maternity leave can be a relative rarity for them. When they return from mat leave, they are competing with men whose […]
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Female leaders in STEM are fantastic professionals, not just for what they do at work, but who they are for their families – whether they have children or not. Thinking of what they take on, I was recently reminded of the Japanese concept of Ikigai. A client called Sara used her coaching session to share
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Looking after yourself is often the first thing to fall by the wayside for female leaders in STEM fields. Yet self-care for leaders is vital to keep them firing on all cylinders, as the people around them expect. Here’s how and a few coaching questions to get you started. 1. What does the ‘gold standard’ cost you?
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Being known for authentic leadership is what my coaching clients are aiming for. It’s a real version of who they are and how they want to be known. When they talk about what they want from the coaching they use words like encouraging empathy, clarity, and decisiveness. These are all vital. However, I believe courage is
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Workplace psychology techniques are vital to have, particularly if you work in challenging situations where things can go quickly ‘wrong’. A key to getting through these moments is to avoid a downward spiral with your colleagues. You can do this by switching the ‘negative’ of any situation into an ‘opportunity’. This will save wasted time, making you
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