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Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Driving Change
Women have made considerable progress into middle management roles. But women in leadership is still an underrepresented category. This glass ceiling is perpetuated by systemic biases, stereotypes and limited opportunities for mentorship. To break this barrier,...
Developing Emotional Intelligence Through Executive Coaching
Developing emotional intelligence (EI) through executive coaching is a powerful approach to enhance leadership effectiveness, interpersonal skills and overall professional growth. But what is EI? In essence, it’s the ability to understand, manage and influence both...
6 Traits of a Successful Non-Executive Director
Are you looking for a non-executive director role? NEDs play a pivotal part in modern corporate governance, contributing their expertise, insights and independent perspectives to guide organisations toward success. In an era of complex business landscapes and...
5 Reasons Outplacement Support is Vital in Redundancies
Companies use a variety of methods to limit the impact of redundancies on their employees and their business. Very few sectors are immune from having to enforce cutbacks, but there are ways that forward-thinking businesses can make an immediate and sustained...
5 Reasons Why An Executive Coach Is A Sound Investment
Hiring an executive coach is an investment - and it’s one that’s well worth it. Providing personalised support, objective feedback and expert guidance, an executive coach empowers leaders to develop their strengths, propelling them - and the organisation - to new...
The Value of Employee Happiness in the Workplace
At the end of September, companies all over the world will be celebrating International Week of Happiness at Work. These five days are dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of employee happiness and how it benefits not just team morale, but also...
Essential Elements of a Standout Resume
You’ve just seen a posting for a job opportunity. You know you would be great for the role, so you upload your CV and apply. But then you get an email saying your application isn’t being taken further - or, worse than that, you never hear anything at all. Does this...
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Advancement Strategies for Women in Leadership
Advancing into leadership roles requires more than just skill. It demands an owner mindset and an entire identity shift. For women, this process can be fraught with barriers - but barriers are meant for breaking. We wanted to provide some valuable advice and...
How To Ask For A Pay Rise
Did you know that men are twice as likely to ask for a pay rise than women? In fact, according to one study, almost a quarter of male employees (23 per cent) are likely to ask for a pay rise each year in comparison to 1 in 10 women. So, what’s stopping you from...
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