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How I went from 300 rejections to working at Google, Microsoft and Tesla in one year
Sakshi Rambhia was ranked in the top one percent academically of high schoolers in the entire country of India. But when she got to...
Feb 22, 2023


How women can become more data savvy and break the gender bias
Edwina Dunn OBE, Co-founder & CEO of dunnhumby, Ex Chair of Starcount and Founder of The Female Lead, shares her expert insights into how...
Feb 22, 2023


Work School Hours with Ellen Joan Nelson
"Dr Ellen Joan Nelson talks about the Great Resignation crisis facing many organisations around the world. She explains how reducing the...
Feb 22, 2023


Where money means nothing and midge repellent means everything
The girl in the woolly hat at the tiny village of Elgol on the Isle of Skye summed it up: “I’ve realised,” she said, almost shocked at...
Feb 22, 2023


How women can land more leadership roles in the healthcare sector
There are many competent women in the healthcare sector—and yet, very few of them are in leadership positions. The World Health...
Feb 22, 2023


5 tips for overcoming imposter syndrome as a new business owner
As women, we often question our worth, qualifications, or our ability to accomplish our goals. We've been conditioned from childhood to...
Feb 22, 2023


Breastfeeding mom whistle blows at work
Yes, I have been a whistle blower. And I am so happy that I was. Only six weeks after returning to work from having my first child, I was...
Feb 22, 2023

Piloting towards psychological safety
Bias is a safety issue. Kimberly Perkins, one of the few women pilots in the world, is using her doctoral research to prioritize...
Feb 22, 2023


Why is there a lack of gender equality in biopharma?
Gender equality remains a persistent challenge within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Female CEOs account for less than...
Feb 22, 2023


The realities of being a woman in technology
Navigating power dynamics has been a recurring theme in my professional tenure. We know what that power looks like - it's about...
Feb 22, 2023


5 lessons on moving to a leader from a manager
I personally found the jump from Manager to Leader was a much bigger jump than from an Executive role to Manager. Being an accountant,...
Feb 22, 2023


Becoming a mom didn’t stop my career
I always said I didn’t want to have a kid until I achieved my career goals. But being the overachiever I am, my career goals kept...
Feb 22, 2023


Accelerating the development of female talent
Written by Helen Hambleton, Founder and CEO of People Untapped. Women are leaving the workforce in their thousands and the retention and...
Feb 22, 2023


How to deal with being the only woman in a meeting
The ‘confidence gap’ is something that has been talked about a lot in the media in recent years. Women tend not to be as confident in...
Feb 22, 2023


Let’s talk about our career failures
Written by Lan Nguyen Chaplin (Originally published on HBR Ascend) After working in academia for more than two decades, Lan Nguyen...
Feb 22, 2023


Top tips on applying for a STEM graduate job
Written by guest contributor Monika Mandal Every young woman should have the opportunity to enjoy the career she wants, on her terms....
Feb 22, 2023


How to cope with the highs and the lows of working from home
When I first saw the acronym 'WFH' a year ago on the staff computer, it took me a while to work out what it meant. Then I congratulated...
Feb 22, 2023


Hyperactivity, inattentiveness and impulsivity... Building a business with ADHD
Written by guest contributor Jade Bartholomew Beep beep beep. You, have, 21, new, reminders. Dong, dong, dong – reminder, meeting in 15...
Feb 22, 2023


Dealing with male prejudice in the workplace
Joan MacNaughton powered to high level civil service and board positions. An influential figure in energy industry, Joan had to overcome...
Feb 22, 2023


How do we become better Leaders?
Join us for this LIVE session with Nada Lena Nasserdeen, Founder of Rise Up For You, Leadership Development and Confidence Coach, and...
Feb 22, 2023


A post-Covid workplace: How do we make sure no woman is left behind?
The impact of Covid-19 has sparked conversations across the globe about what the new normal might look like in the workplace going...
Feb 22, 2023


Three strategies for women to reach a leadership position
By guest contributor Maja Korica Research in 2005 found that 30 per cent of Fortune 500 CEOs were 6ft 2in tall, even though only 3.9 per...
Feb 22, 2023


How can businesses show their support on International Women's Day?
It's International Women's Day, and while the fight for equality has come a long way since IWD started in 1910, we're not there yet. This...
Feb 22, 2023


Why more women should consider a career in the STEM industry
By guest contributor Elie Khatami I’m Elie Khatami, and I am VP, Customer & Product Support, EMEAI, at Honeywell Aerospace. I support...
Feb 22, 2023

New research into working women launches today
The Female Lead has unveiled its pioneering research into why women have still not achieved equal progression and pay in the workplace....
Feb 22, 2023

How The Female Lead’s Women at Work Research illuminates the (lack of) progression from 25 years ago
When Edwina Dunn explained that The Female Lead were interested in doing research into women at mid-stage career, I knew they were onto...
Feb 22, 2023

What do some of the world’s leading ladies have in common?
Question: What do Angela Merkel of Germany, Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand, Kamala Harris of the USA & Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria...
Feb 22, 2023


How can managers create a culture for women to thrive?
This is a man's world," sang James Brown, as he celebrated men's achievements in automotive, locomotive, marine and electrical...
Feb 22, 2023


How to Address Unconscious Bias at Work
How do you address unconscious bias if it’s unconscious? Join Edwina Dunn and Stacey Gordon for a discussion on effectively creating...
Feb 22, 2023


How being a working mother made me a better leader
A few weeks ago, I was asked to identify my “leadership style”. Having made my career in the corporate world, and having worked across...
Feb 22, 2023


Staying steady at work when uncertainty is all around
With the prospect of coronavirus guidelines fluctuating for months to come it’s likely that many of us will have to adapt to a blended...
Feb 22, 2023


3 Important Lessons On Sustainable Well-being in Leadership
CEOs and employees are both at greater risk of burnout during times of crisis, so now more than ever, self-compassion is crucial. Recent...
Feb 22, 2023


How to Make Your Start-Up Become a Success in 2020
If you are starting a new venture as an entrepreneur in 2020 then, you might not know where to start. There are so many new start-ups...
Feb 22, 2023


Will 2020’s Remote Work Revolution Widen the Pay Gap, or Close it for Good?
Written by Guest Writer Anjali Patel Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash I have a confession. I get annoyed when people forget...
Feb 22, 2023


Mothers might make the best employees
By guest writer Celine Cabannes Photo by Standsome Worklifestyle on Unsplash “You’ll see when she gives birth, she’ll be on sick leave...
Feb 22, 2023


Why is it that only 6% of pilots globally are female ?
By Olivia Greathurst, from Aviation Insider. “Growing up the majority of my family worked in aviation so from a young age I began to...
Feb 22, 2023

How to deal with Workplace Bullying
Written by Rebecca Brown, Co-founder and CEO of Think WOW Too many studies show that bullying in the workplace is on the rise. Over a...
Feb 22, 2023


7 Smart Tips for Negotiating a Pay Raise With Confidence
When was the last time you asked for a pay rise? And when you did, did you try to negotiate a better deal? The thing is, most women...
Feb 22, 2023


How to Promote Healthy Conflict Resolution
In this LIVE session, Edwina Dunn & Dr Mary Hemphill cover: - The various styles of conflict resolution - How you can discover what your...
Feb 22, 2023


How To Navigate Office Politics
Most people try to avoid office politics at all costs, seeing them as unpleasant, unfair, unethical and an unnecessary distraction from...
Feb 22, 2023


How to Accelerate your Leadership Potential
"Ever felt like you need an inspired action plan on how to step up? Stepping up could be about taking on your first leadership or...
Feb 22, 2023

Tips For Dealing With Imposter Syndrome From A Woman Who’s Beaten It
In this blog post Kim Leary, CEO of Squibble, shares her experience of dealing with imposter syndrome and offers some tips on how you can...
Feb 22, 2023


How to Master the Art of Self Promotion
Join The Female Lead and Stefanie Sword Williams, founder and author of F*ck Being Humble: Why self-promotion isn't a dirty word, for...
Feb 22, 2023


Cultivating a values-based career that makes your soul sing
Abby Dixon, award-winning business owner and consultant, accredited CIM trainer and ICF certified coach aka The Whole You Coach The...
Feb 22, 2023


How to overcome the fear and start your own business
Edwina Dunn joins certified business coach Caroline Britton to help you overcome your fear and start your own business.
Feb 22, 2023


WORKING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN AFTER COVID-19
What strange times we live in. How many times have you heard that in the past three weeks? But it’s true. Our everyday lives have been...
Feb 22, 2023

MY TOP TIPS FOR RETURNING TO WORK AFTER HAVING CHILDREN
Illustration by Rob Dobi Written by guest editor Nicola James I was raised to be a strong woman. An educated woman. A free woman. Fast...
Feb 22, 2023
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