I have an inner critic. We all do. My inner critic can be really harsh (and disapproving like the cat in the picture!!) and if I listen to her, can give me a really hard time and pile on the guilt. However, she is also really helpful for helping me see where there might be … Read more
I hear the same things cropping up when it comes to the challenges women in leadership face at work. And I think that we assume that when it comes to leadership challenges it’s things like: How do I manage people effectively? How do I make sure I’m strategic enough? How do I return to work … Read more
We are beginning to unlock and it’s a confusing time. I did a poll on LinkedIn this week to ask how folks are feeling as lockdown eases. 42% are feeling anxious, 44% are ready and 12% are not feeling ready at all. It’s OK to feel anxious as lockdown eases I watched this morning … Read more
Do you journal? I do. In fact, it’s my most effective tool for dealing with a busy mind, particularly in the middle of the night! So much I wanted to share the benefits of journaling. Last week I realised I was self-sabotaging myself on one of my goals. Once I’d realised it played on my … Read more
I was reading ‘Time To Think’ by Nancy Kline a few weeks ago and she discussed the idea that women have moved into positions of leadership by adopting men’s conditioning, seeing it as the best way to lead and have influence. “This is not progress. Women have been encouraged to be like men when … Read more