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Can people have a mental illness at work and still perform capably? And, how do you recognise a mentally healthy workplace? The answers right here! Yes, mental illness can co-exist in the workplace. I’ve recently spoken to so many people (both men and women) who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and/or disorder who […]
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It is impossible to take care of others before we take care of ourselves. Here’s why self-care should be top of your agenda. We can’t be all things to all people all of the time. As women, we are oftentimes faced with the difficult job of being Superwomen: Super Wife, Super Mom, Super Business Owner, […]
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If someone told me 15 years ago when I started my business that the difference between failure and building a sustainable, successful business was playing with sticks and twigs, I seriously would have laughed. But, that’s exactly what happened! It was about six years ago where I was working flat out building my business. Like […]
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Imposter syndrome is real. It affects men and women across all walks of life and it can have a negative impact on you and your career. Have you ever felt like a fraud? As though you’ve only reached your position by chance and you really shouldn’t be there? You wait for someone to realise it […]
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Looking for some leadership inspiration? Just grab a comfortable seat and one of these books. Leadership is a necessary skill in today’s business. Leaders who hustle faster than the most talented ringmaster are generally the best prepared to direct the show. Recently, one of our empowered ambitious women asked us a simple question. She was […]
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Empowering women into key decision making roles is a critical part of business strategy. Here’s how to create a culture of female empowerment, especially in those industries dominated by men. It may no longer come as a surprise that Fortune 1000 companies with female CEOs perform better than those who have men ecsonsced at their […]
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Being a strong and decisive leader takes confidence and clarity. Ignore this leadership skill at your peril! How many times have you already checked your phone today? If you’re anything like the average person, you’re probably touching your phone close to 2000 times in 24 hours, according to recent studies. So what on earth has […]
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You cannot buy workplace culture but you can do your darndest to cultivate it. So, what is the consensus on what makes a great place to work? A great workplace culture was one of the top reasons Stella found her new job so rewarding. It wasn’t just the perks like free nibblies on Fridays that […]
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If you are under a self doubt cloud, it is time to get out of the shade. I recently asked a women’s group what topics related to empowerment they would find valuable to read. To my surprise “self-doubt / lack of confidence” were the two that came up the most. Why is it that us […]
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Is just leaning in ever sufficient? It is time to stand for something, stand together and stand strong. It is time to stand up! Lately I’ve been wondering if “leaning in” is still sufficient? I am certain by now many of us are familiar with Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In women’s empowerment movement, led by her […]
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