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SharpMinds founder Tracy Sharp's latest thoughts on supporting women in STEM, overcoming self doubt and navigating life setbacks.


How to Manage Stress When Tensions Rise at Work
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...
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Setting Up Women In STEM For Success: Managing Up
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 —...
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21 Years of Women in STEM: The Small Things That Change Everything Part One
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...
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Authenticity as a Leader: What It Means and Why It Feels So Hard
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...
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How to Have Difficult Conversations at Work (Without the Stress)
Photo by Maxime Gilbert  on Unsplash Difficult conversations are inevitable in any career. Whether it’s pushing back on unrealistic...
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From Engineer to Manager: Is Leadership the Right Career Path for You?
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...
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Supporting Women in STEM: Allyship
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...
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