Inclusive recruitment is a top priority for most organisations right now. But why does it matter and what’s all the fuss about? Is this simply the latest trend? And if you’re not thinking about it, why should you be concerned? […]
Do you avoid challenging conversations? Here’s 5 reasons why you might not be the only one
Do the words “we need to talk about this” fill you with dread? Do you put off talking to people about difficult subjects? Or do you go into them head-on and end up clashing with people? Truth is, most people […]
How to be a genuinely powerful ally
When the Black Lives Matter protests were at the forefront last summer, there were a lot of people asking what they can do, and saying how terrible they felt about it all. There were black squares posted on Instagram, there […]
Imposter syndrome: the truth, and how to not let it rule you
Fake it till you make it? Yes, sure we would love to do that. Trouble is, the truth is that faking it, exuding confidence, and not worrying about what people think is a tough ask. People you see might look […]
Why we learn from stories and why we need to see ourselves in them
Children are told stories to entertain them and help them learn about the world. We remember the things we are told in those stories. We learn about right and wrong and about how lives are lived through them. And they […]
Productivity hacks – 5 tips to help you do more things
It’s kind of hilarious that I’m writing about productivity hacks. You see, I’m quite the expert at finding things to do instead of the tasks I should be doing. If I’ve got a big presentation to write, or a report […]
Do you have the power to just say no?
Saying no is one of those things that comes easy to some people, and for others it’s the hardest thing ever. There are training courses to learn how to say no, and coaching programs to help people to learn this […]
What’s the value of brand values?
Brand values are not a nice to have. They’re not marketing fluff. Values make you money. So you need to know what they are and how to use them.
The Inclusion Gap: are we heading for a technology innovation crisis?
The world needs new solutions to problems. And creating new, innovative ways to solve these problems needs different kinds of people to be included. It’s these varied perspectives that create new ideas and solutions. If we fail to include different people to create new tech, is technology innovation in crisis?
Is International Women’s Day doing more harm than good?
International Women’s Day seems to be giving businesses an opportunity to cover up their failings – making a token gesture to suggest they’re doing something, whilst giving them an excuse not to do anything at all. Or carry on actively discriminating against women. Something has to change.