Workplace woes….and the benefits of sharing
Do you remember your first interview? I still laugh when I remember mine. Memories of my interrogator, Mr Johnson, glaring at me across the desk, whilst I wrung my hands in desperation; trying to remember the guidelines we’d be given at college. “Be punctual” they’d said. “Ask questions” they’d said. ... Read More
THE TRUTH ABOUT MARKETING TO WOMEN
Men and women are different and businesses need to market to them differently… Question: Are women different from men? Answer: Yes. Do they behave differently when they are buying? Yes. And if they are different, shouldn’t we be marketing to them in a different way? Yes. Enough of this equality... Read More
Retaining confidence in the face of change at work, at home, in life……| Veronica Broomes
Change is inevitable! It is one of life’s constants –be it in our personal, professional or business journey. What is even more important in influencing our progress and progression in life is not so much how often change takes place, but our response to change –as an optimistic, pessimist or... Read More
Enhance your on line profile with LinkedIn
I remember when LinkedIn first started. My general opinion was this would never gain enough legs to spring around the City. Needless to say I was wrong. There is not one person I know of a senior status who doesn’t have a LinkedIn profile, however, there are so many juniors... Read More
everywoman’s Navigator
The Navigator is a free practical guide that helps women plan their future in business, and includes advice, tips, self-diagnostic tools, research and thought leadership. Brought to you by everywomanClub (a membership group of influential women in business), the Navigator is for women, who want to reach their full potential... Read More
Who says you need ‘to get’ organised?
Every time I prepare for a talk on Time Management I face the same face expressions. Women you are fully prepared for another lecture on how they have to ‘get organised’ & manage it all by themselves because every time manager would advise so and because we live under the... Read More
Dont be a Twit on Twitter | Tips for a better Tweet life
With so many of us on Twitter and so many tweeters to follow, retweet, etc, there are a few things that we notice and would like to share with you all in making sure you have a great experience and also to not fall into the Twit category! Be... Read More
125 Twitter Job Search Tips – Free e-Book | Position Ignition
Known as the world’s favourite micro-blogging site, Twitter is a social media platform where users ‘tweet’ status updates of 140 characters or less. With 200 million registered accounts, Twitter is the “go-to” place for early adopters, professionals, sports stars, managers, directors, celebrities and organizations wanting to give out—and get—instant news,... Read More
How to Get a Pay Rise and Aligning Salary to Market Value
By Nisa Chitakasem, Founder of Career Consultancy, Position Ignition and author of Up Your Game, Up Your Pay! eBook. Whatever your current salary is, it may or may not reflect the value you’re currently contributing to your employer organisation. The truth is a lot of us don’t even know if... Read More
Wellbeing of Women Survey: Who do you believe when it comes to health advice?
Wellbeing of Women is conducting a survey to find out about women’s opinions on health information that is available to them. We would be very grateful if you would spend 5 minutes completing our survey. Information from this survey will help us to better understand how health information is represented... Read More
New Year, New You. It is never too late | Realistic goal setting
Yes it is that time of year again when everyone is talking about New Years Resolutions. Whether you have made yours already or not here are 3 easy tips that will guarantee success. All you have to do is put them in to practice. Sounds easy right? The only difference... Read More
Retaining confidence in the face of change at work, at home, in life……| Veronica Broomes
Change is inevitable! It is one of life’s constants –be it in our personal, professional or business journey. What is even more important in influencing our progress and progression in life is not so much how often change takes place, but our response to change –as an optimistic, pessimist or... Read More
And Death came Third
By Andy Lopata & Peter Roper Do you dread going to networking events? Do you hide at the back of the room when you have the opportunity to present? In 1984 a New York Times Survey on Social Anxiety placed death third in the list of people’s biggest fears. The... Read More
Step Aside Super Woman: Career & Family is for Any Woman
By Christine Brown-Quinn This book is a swift, easy, and engaging read for any woman who is currently managing a family and a career, and any woman who is considering doing so. As an industry “go-to” person for women solopreneurs and women who work from home who feel overwhelmed in... Read More
‘Why Women Mean Business’ – by Avivah Wittenberg-Cox and Alison Maitland
We asked one of our members, Elizabeth Harrin to review “Why Women Mean Business”. Elizabeth is a professional journalist and author, she also writes an award winning blog and has recently been nominated for our Project Manager of the Year award. There’s a skills shortage. If you haven’t noticed it... Read More
5 Networking ‘Don’t Dos’ for the Job Seeker
With the world ‘getting smaller’ through increased social fluidity, the increasing affordability and accessibility of international travel and the evolution of the Internet as a social tool, networking is becoming a more common and sophisticated job search and professional development strategy. Networking is certainly a useful and effective tool for... Read More
Born to lead: Embracing women’s management styles
Out this month, the Davies Review looks at the lack of women in our boardrooms, assessing a huge wealth of ideas to nurture women in business and widen the talent pool for upper management. It’s not about paying lip service to gender equality, despite women’s growing consumer power, the Davies... Read More
City Rant: International Travelling
Some would say that if you get to travel around the world in your job, it’s a luxury and a perk. Friends of mine often comment about me flying business class, drinking champagne in airport lounges and lording it up in fancy hotels – based on that naive description its... Read More