“I feel intimidated when I talk to the company CEO. How can I communicate with confidence?” “How do I project leadership presence in a high-level meeting with senior leaders in the room?” “I get nervous in job interviews. How do I stay calm and composed?” An expert in communication skills and women’s leadership, I get … Read More
When I asked the participants of my workshop last week about their goals for 2022, every single one of them had a big ambition. When I asked them what could prevent them from achieving it, most women replied “lack of confidence” or “fear of failure.” What about you? What is likely to hold you back … Read More
The holidays are upon us. How do we want to be to get the most out of gatherings with our loved ones? The holiday moments with the family can be intense and, if we’re not mindful, turn into emotional minefields, with misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Let’s say someone in your family says something critical or … Read More
“I get tired easily from making small talk with people at work. It’s an effort. I wish I was as outgoing as others.” Margot, one of the participants in Elevate, my flagship leadership training programme for women, shared recently. I could relate to Margot’s story. People often assume that I am an extrovert – partly … Read More
– Tired. – Stressed. – Tired. – Not valued. – Dissatisfied. – Tired. – Not valued. That’s what all women replied when I asked them “How are you feeling?” Every single woman attending my visibility and career advancement webinar last week was feeling tired and not valued. Every single one admitted to making the … Read More
“I want to and am ready to manage a bigger team because I am good at managing and motivating people, I am good at galvanising a team around a common goal, I enjoy doing it, and my track record speaks of this talent of mine loud and clear,” said Ece in her performance review. “I’d … Read More