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
Experiencing pressure tends to trigger ‘something’ in most of us. Sure, everyone acts differently when under pressure. If I were to give the same simulation to 10 people we would see 10 different reactions. Functioning well under pressure is an extremely valuable skill to have whether you are an executive, medical professional, investment banker, manager,… Read More
