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Photo by Marc-Olivier Jodoin  on Unsplash I’d been working with a female founder for a few months. At the beginning of our sessions, we’d...

Photo by Maxime Gilbert  on Unsplash Difficult conversations are inevitable in any career. Whether it’s pushing back on unrealistic deadlines, addressing a conflict with a colleague, or negotiating a raise, knowing how to navigate these discussions effectively is a crucial skill and is something I am asked often. It really is a challenge for everyone and so often, training is not given and cultures can become spoiled and difficult and people leave. There are lots of great res

Photo by Burst on Unsplash If you work in a technical field, you've probably faced the question at some point: should you move into management or stay on the technical path? It’s not always an easy decision. I had a conversation with a mentee of mine a few months ago and I was stunned with their question, 'How long do I have to tolerate the technical path before I take the step towards management' Either path shouldn't be something you tolerate. The way you feel now, will li

Photo by Quino Al  on Unsplash Working in a male-dominated field like engineering or design can be both rewarding and challenging and I would certainly know! This year celebrates 21 years in the field and over time, i've collected some real nuggets to give you a boost when facing tough times. I learned that while talent and hard work are essential, confidence is often the key to success. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like you had to prove yourself more than

Photo by Joshua Hibbert on Unsplash A recent restructuring left me questioning my place. The uncertainty made me wonder if I should...

Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash We’ve all been there—feeling like maybe we’re just not good enough at work. This thought can creep in at the worst times, and its aftershocks ripple through every part of our lives: how we show up in relationships, how we view ourselves, and even how we manage our mental health. It’s a horrible feeling, believing that you’re not adding value or worth in your workplace. Even I’ve been there—and not just a long time ago, but recently! If you’r

Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash “Do you have kids?” “No.” “Well… I’d still like your opinion on this… Is it possible to have a...

Photo by Bram Naus on Unsplash Over the past few months, I’ve had mentoring conversations with professionals navigating career...

Photo by Fernando Venzano on Unsplash I’ve been seeing this call for help far too often over the last couple of years, and honestly, it...

It's almost 3 years since I lost my job.    As cliched as it sounds, it's honestly been the best thing to ever happen to me but it has...

It's best I begin with saying I'm not an expert in imposter syndrome. I don't have a degree in it or a piece of paper that means I would...

"As a smart, capable woman you have to accept that you will be hated." "Well women never apply for the jobs in the first place so what...

6 years ago I was sitting on my sofa in Shenzhen. I had worked hard my whole life to get to this moment. I had a beautiful apartment with...

I'm so bloody stubborn sometimes. I'm naturally very driven and I've had a lifetime of trying to prove to others, and myself, that I'm...

Let me know if this sounds familiar. You go to school and you do well in certain subjects, therefore you elect to study this further at...

I recently attended a wonderful masterclass courtesy of Jo Oogarah last week. It was called 'How to elevate your career using feminine...

Many of us are looking for a leader with a powerful vision to make the world a little bit better. We want a bit of hope and not everyone...

In 2021, my life changed overnight; on a Monday I was suspended from work and escorted from the premises and two weeks later I was fired...