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What is it like to be a woman?
I was asked this question this week at work by a man. Ladies, how would you have responded?I told him I didn't really know how it feels to be a woman, but do know that if I was to invite any of my female friends and colleagues to answer the same question I can...
Power or influence?
photos by Steve Miles & Chubphong at FreeDigitalphotos.net I have just finally finished a great book which I took on holiday with me in July wrote by the world famous sprinter Michael Johnson called 'Gold Rush'. After I read it, it did become apparent that many...
To-BME-or-not-to-BAME?
imagebystockimages The psychological impact of one story for all has been very simply highlighted in the following story by Chimamnda Adichie I watched with interest an interview involving the UK famous Black comedian Lenny Henry the other week. This involved his...
5-strategies-to-effective-working-relationships
Have you ever worked in a department or organisation where a new colleague joins the team? Here are five simple strategies I have pulled together based on my observations over the years where I have seen some colleagues crash and burn and others flourish. I'm sure you...
7 lessons I’ve learnt in 2014
The year of 2014 has been no different in terms of my continued learning both professionally and personally with seven of those lessons which I will through to 2015 and beyond. Here are my top 7 lessons which I've learnt this year: Social Media Image courtesy of...