The power of silence

As a careers adviser, I spent a lot of time talking. From going through CVs, signposting to resources and conducting mock interviews, most of it was me. I found however that the most powerful conversations were those where there were long periods of silence. As a coach, I learned more about the power of silence.  … Read more

Challenging with compassion

I bet you have received feedback or had your thinking challenged at some point in your life. How did it make you feel? I’ve felt shame, defensiveness and fear through to feeling safe, love, and empathy. Some feedback has motivated me to do better and some that’s left me feeling despondent. I know which I … Read more

Are you ready for promotion?

Are you ready for promotion? As a careers adviser, I do a lot of support for folks looking for jobs – CV checks, interview practice, job searching strategies. I support career changers in figuring out what career they want and what their next steps will be. I also coach women in taking the next step … Read more

Gender barriers to leadership

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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