In recent weeks I followed the – very public – fallout from an article that was written by a CEO in South Africa. The article was sexist and celebrated a patriarchal society and male dominance in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). While working in the UK on a Women’s Empowerment initiative, I first learned about… Read More

A couple of months ago I had the privilege to speak to Women across various emerging markets as part of their organisation’s empowerment programme. Of the Women interviewed, 87.5% said that they felt, or were made to feel, that their current practical and leadership skillset provided a significant obstacle to career progression. At the time… Read More

A while back, during a PhD supervision conversation at the end of a workshop, I was reminded that I possessed power. Power comes in many different forms and we often use our power without realising it. My power, it turn out, while encouraging to some – was experienced as disruptive and challenging by others. This… Read More

Over the past couple of months I was asked (a lot!) how I went about working at the edge (see blog post here), and how I worked with change & transformation initiatives. My answer is consistent: I prepare. I prepare myself to be uncomfortable, prepare to be challenged, prepare myself for that initial jolt of… Read More