Explore the realities, challenges, and breakthroughs of women in leadership with Heather Wright. Discover how confidence, continual learning, and diversity drive female leaders to succeed in today’s workplaces....
Happy International Women’s Day! The day when the media and many celebrities and business people will be vocal by recognising how far women have progressed, but also how much further women have to go for equality. In 2019, the Alpha Culture is unfortunately still dominant within...
"Marriage still ain’t equal, y’all. It ain’t equal. I tell women that whole ‘you can have it all’—mmm, nope, not at the same time, that’s a lie. And it’s not always enough to lean in, because that s**t doesn’t work all the time.” - Michelle Obama,...
We have a fantastic new collection of recommended books to inspire, motivate and entertain you now that we are in the dark November nights. Treat yourself to an early Christmas or winter present from Mary Portas, Stephen Fry, Robert Greene or Matt Haig, and enjoy...
On 1st August 2018, Beth Ford became the first openly gay woman to be CEO of a Fortune 500 company when she took over as CEO of Land O’Lakes Inc. In 2018, this appointment should not be ground breaking. It should not be a major business...
Advance’s Peak Performance programme often asks delegates to discuss who their role models are. Nelson Mandela, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Winston Churchill, Mum and Dad are a few of the people who are often mentioned. A few months ago, as I was standing in the queue to...
This month, the BBC’s 100 Women project is taking on four challenges to change lives and prospects of women and girls – breaking the cycle of female illiteracy in Delhi, improving safety for women on public transport in London, challenging sexism in sport in Rio...
As we know the business market is constantly changing and it is vital for businesses to adapt to stay alive. Therefore organisations will often attempt to identify talented future innovators early and coach them into leadership roles. However, according to a recent article in Harvard Business...
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." - John F. Kennedy In last week’s eshot, Women In Leadership, Heather Wright highlighted that effective leadership is a direct result of the individual’s continual learning whilst in their role. The most successful leaders improve in their performance...
There are just under four months until Christmas and the stores will be stocking up on the new Must Have toys. If you have a child who is a Star Wars fan you need to be quick to buy your Rey or Princess Leia mini...