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Photo by Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash I once was interviewing a candidate for a design engineer role and I was really struggling. The candidate was trying to explain their final year project thesis and, from words alone, I couldn't follow. Without thinking, they picked up a pencil and started drawing on a nearby notepad, and their dialogue immediately stopped. They needed to communicate visually in order to explain more clearly. Words for them was not enough. A visual c

Photo by Ezechiel Kouassi on Unsplash When asked, one of the most common pieces of advice I give when you are working in a tense work...

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash In the last few months, I’ve had a handful of women approach me for coaching and mentoring support —...

AI Generated Image of Tracy blowing out candles on a 21st birthday cake My family had taken me to the train station in Edinburgh and...

Photo by Daniele Franchi  on Unsplash I think about authenticity as a leader all the time. It absolutely breaks my heart to see how hard...

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 Edgar Chaparro on Unsplash Allyship has been a cornerstone of my journey. It’s not an overstatement to say that I would not be...