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5 Steps to Developing as a Woman Leader in the City
Are you responsible for developing the women leaders and aspiring leaders in your organisation? Maybe you are a women leader yourself. Perhaps you are an experienced manager or professional seeking leadership but are struggling to progress your career as far or as fast as you would like to. As a result, you do not feel able […]
Continue readingTen Ways To Boost Your Confidence as a Woman Leader
“If we all did the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.” Thomas Edison I work with some amazing women in the City of London. Many of them are already leaders and others are the leaders of tomorrow. Looking at their CVs they have already achieved great things. However, there is one issue that […]
Continue readingHow to Avoid “The Tiara Syndrome” and Accelerate Your Career as a Woman
The Tiara Syndrome is a term coined by Carol Frohlinger and Deborah Kolb, the founders of Negotiating Women, Inc.As Carol Frohlinger says, “Women expect that if they keep doing their job well someone will notice them and place a tiara on their head. That never happens.”Her comment was made particularly in relation to negotiating starting […]
Continue readingMaking Networking Work
“If your business comes from relationships, relationships should be your business.” Doug Ales Networking has been a key part of business life in the City for centuries and continues to be so. People do business with people. The more you “know, like and trust” someone, the more likely you are to do business with them. However, many […]
Continue readingPut On Your Own Oxygen Mask First and Watch Your Career Take Off
As a professional woman, are you very good at looking after everyone else’s needs but less good at caring for yourself? Do you think about your boss, your team and your colleagues before considering your own priorities? At home, are you always focusing on the needs of your children, partner, parents and friends and put […]
Continue readingThe Role of HR in Developing Women Leaders
The role of HR in developing women leaders is critical but not easy. It has many facets requiring close business partnering and strategic thinking, as well as practical, detailed planning to support individual women in the talent pipeline. Human Resources, Learning and Development and talent professionals are uniquely placed to influence an organisation’s approach to […]
Continue readingDeveloping Women Leaders in the City
Developing Women Leaders in the CityAre you responsible for developing the women leaders and aspiring leaders in your organisation? Maybe you are a women leader yourself. Perhaps you are an experienced manager or professional seeking leadership but are struggling to progress your career as far or as fast as you would like to. As a result, […]
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