Charlie 
I was chatting with someone in my network the other day who is at a director level. We were talking about the barriers that women face in their leadership journey. Still, in 2021 male leaders are still the majority – by a long way. Whilst over the last 30 years or so there is more … Read more
I love a plan. It makes me feel safe and keeps me motivated. A plan helps me feel in control but the truth is, we’re never really fully in control so what happens when it all goes to pot? Do you have a plan b in your career? I am feeling frustrated as I … Read more
We have all settled, for relationships, clothes we buy but never wear and jobs that we don’t enjoy. A significant proportion of the women I talk to feel like they’ve settled in their careers. Not in a good way. I mean they’ve settled for less than they deserve. It’s common and it often comes from … Read more
“I don’t know your name,” I said, ‘I’m Charlie’. “Hi”, she said, “I’m Elizabeth’s mum, Hannah”. Why do we do that? As mums, why do we say that we’re x’s mum first, before our own name? I do it too. It’s easier in a lot of ways, as the kids often know each other first. … Read more
I talk with my clients about inner strength. This phrase is used fairly widely within the coaching sector but it is open to interpretation. I thought I might explain what I mean when I talk about tapping into your inner strength. What is inner strength? If I asked you what inner strength meant to you, … Read more