This post is for all the women I’ve coached over the years, all the women who’ve struggled to get their voice heard and all those girls who are wondering who they dare to be.
Women and Leadership
Why is it important for women to be assertive in the workplace?
This story once again brings into focus the sickening double standards faced by women. Organisations want to be seen to be inclusive yet they subject women to sexist behaviour at the same time.
How to be an ally at work
My recent article was about allyship, defining it and explaining why it’s important. This time, I talk about some of the practical steps you can take.
What is allyship in diversity and inclusion?
Did you know Dictionary.com named ‘allyship’ word of the year in 2021? It became popular after the death of George Floyd in 2020 and the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Why do we need an International Women’s Day?
This year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is 8 March 2022 with the theme of #breakthebias. The aim is to achieve a gender-equal world, free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.
How to you recognise a Queen Bee?
“In a beehive, the Queen is the only member of the hive who can sting multiple times without dying. In human society, the dominant woman in a group may enjoy similar power over her subordinates.”
Male allyship in the work place
The theme of International Women’s Day this year is #ChoosetoChallenge. One of the questions I’m often asked is how can men support their female colleagues in fulfilling their potential at work.