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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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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Meeting a new person at work, at a networking event or at an interview can be a challenge. But this vital piece of office communication is easier if you go deep, even from the first ‘How are you?’. When I wrote Beyond the Boys’ Club I was reminded of this when I first met Eileen Brown. I interviewed
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Micro-aggressions can be hard to describe after the incident, but you know the feeling when you experience them. They are the tiny cuts that drain you of energy over time. They happen all around us and are vital for modern leaders to recognise. As a leader, it’s all the more important to ensure you are not
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I always advocate taking on a challenge, but managing expectations is vital. After all, challenges can make a career. But failing to perform a miracle isn’t on you, it’s in the way you negotiate expectations and get the support you’ll need. Here’s 3 ways how: 1. Don’t over-deliver to your boss, by under-delivering to yourself! A
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