Five Powerful Reasons Why Executive Women need to Self-Promote – even in a COVID-world
If you’ve been feeling that you should stop your self-promotion efforts in the face of COVID-19, think again.In a crisis, self-promotion can feel self-serving. For executive women …
Can we talk about success in the middle of a crisis?
Whether you think you can or you think you can’t you’re absolutely, categorically rightIt feels quite odd to be talking about success in the midst of a pandemic and with so many …
8 ways executive women can beat the flight to conservatism during economic downturn
“Take charge of the narrative, before it takes charge of you”Research tells us that during a recession, society tends towards more conservative ways of thinking. We look to things …
I was always worried I’d be exposed as a fraud because I liked to have a laugh
After all I finally had a “serious” career plan mapped out, with a range of “serious” job titles, all with “serious responsibilities.And who takes a clown seriously?I totally believed …
Three signs your progressive organisation might not be as progressive as you think it is
Bah.” Humbag.” “Pink wash!” No-one sets out to be the squeaky wheel. I certainly don’t want to be tarred with the angry woman brush, as prejudice and bias abound against …
Four (un)common sense ideas for busy executives learning to self-promote
“Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.” — vale Clive James If you’ve …
Six of the best of 2019 – according to you
Looking for some inspiration as you kick off the new year?Writing has become my new normal. In fact it’s become an avoidance tactic. I now find that I default to writing blogs, …
The business case for progress reporting for executive women
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR PROGRESS REPORTINGMeet Ms J. Ms J has had a long and successful career with several different career iterations. She is not unusual. In fact, research tells us …
10 impressive reasons why you need to learn to self-promote
When I talk self-promotion, I’m sure there is a part of you that has not yet bought the dream. Perhaps you are uncomfortable self-promoting, and don’t want to run the risk of …
What’s in a list? The CEO 100 2019 Edition from HBR
Two things strike me as I read the HBR Top 100 global CEO listSo few women – not surprised, it has to be said. Congrats to the four women who made the top 50! Punching above your …