Her Ambitious Career

Does your organisation struggle to retain high-potential female talent without knowing why?  Today I am looking at 5 key reasons organisations struggle to retain key female talent mid-career. We are discussing: Culture, inclusion and belonging Transparency  - this is a biggie! Active sponsorship Leadership development Let's be really honest about the barriers women are facing on a day-to-day...

Are you hard on yourself and super self-critical? Or, are you good at setting boundaries and making your needs known? And how does your preference impact your leadership, your parenting, your friendships? Let's dive into this one together! Today I am sharing a self-awareness quiz with you. Score yourself out of 70 across 7 different measures to review how healthy (or unhealthy) your relations...

If you're SUPER strategic, you're always thinking three steps ahead of everyone else which can be extremely useful but NOT if you're losing everyone along the way.   How would I define someone who is SUPER Strategic? Your brain will work quickly and be filled with ideas and ways to connect all those different ideas You'll be solving problems people haven’t even thought of yet T...

Save yourself months, if not YEARS, on the wrong path by taking an objective step back to review your career. Coaching is the ideal partnership to help you become more strategic and chase down only THE BEST opportunities for you and your career. Too often people are lost in their careers, working extremely hard and delivering phenomenal results - but without getting the return for themselves. It c...

Who said career 'success' is only about climbing the career ladder and going UP? Today I am exploring the metaphor of your career being a 'jungle gym' instead full of rich, lateral experiences. In her book Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg references the metaphor of a 'career jungle gym' which she credits to Forbes' journalist Pattie Sellers.  It's the idea that &apo...

What if you learned something new that made you think: 'I wish I had known this 10 YEARS AGO!' How might life, or your opportunities, have been different? A number of my clients have said this exact thing to me about the career strategies they learn in my program... let's dive into why getting a coach earlier - even today - will set you up for success. In this ep, I am exploring how...

Your team is full of individuals with different values (preferences and styles). The question I am posing today is: do you see merit in, or do you judge, values that are different from your own? I am looking at two different values-preferences today: 1. Rational vs Emotional 2. Impulsive vs Thoughtful How do you identify with each of these paired groups?  Are there people in your team with the sam...

Are you NOT applying for roles, or asking for the opportunities you want in your career? Could it be that you're doubting your value and wondering if you're good enough? If YES, this is the ep for you! Today I am taking you on a deep dive into this belief 'Am I (good) enough?' Because if you're running this 'story', it will be keeping you small and you won't...

Are the conditions around you right for you to be successful? This is the topic for today's episode, coming in HOT!  It is the joint responsibility of both you and your organisation to make sure you succeed.  It is 100% the case that if you don't take control of your own career and its outcomes, no-one else will do it for you...  Equally, your organisation should be taking proactive step...

In this concluding part of this 3-part series, I am going to be sharing a major systemic barrier to women's career progression, namely The Work-Life Barrier. We are talking today about primary care givers, paternity leave, domestic duties, the Mental Load, societal stigmas and a whole lot of research that highlights the current imbalance between men and women in the workplace. Something I sai...

In this 3-part series I am going to be sharing the major systemic barriers to women progressing in their careers: today we are talking about The Bias Barrier. Bias can be unconscious (and conscious) and is a key factor underpinning the slowness of progress in seeing more women rise to positions of leadership and power. In this episode, I'm talking about three key factors: 1. Affinity bias - t...

In this 3-part series I am going to be sharing the major systemic barriers to women progressing in their careers: today we are talking about The Culture Barrier. Most STEM and Financial environments remain heavily male dominated and it can have an impact on those organisations being able to hire and retain key female talent. In this episode, I'm talking about three key factors: 1. The emotion...

Investing in yourself is about personal growth, prioritising your needs and making conscious decisions to help you decompress and focus on what matters most. Today, I'm sharing 21 surprising ideas to help you do just that!  Life's busy. In this ep, I am taking you on a journey of self-discovery to help you think about what matters most to you. So that you can reinvest your time and energ...

Is 'being heard in meetings' a challenge for you? I'm looking at the research today to help explain what could be making this so hard!  In today's 'Stats' episode, I'm looking at some research from Kellogg's School of Management that explores meeting dynamics and why some meetings are dominated by particular people. Something I said today: "A question y...

Do you hate having a confronting conversation? Maybe you don't enjoy giving feedback you think might not be well received? In today's ep I am sharing my own process to prepare for a challenging conversation so you get the outcome you were hoping for without burning any bridges!  A lot of people don't enjoy giving feedback, especially if you know it might not be well received. Which...

Do you tend to over-catastrophise situations, or feel guilt too easily with setbacks? You might layer on 'meaning' to all sorts of situations but there's a much simpler way! Stay in control, feel better and more free with this strategy today! I went to my yoga class last night… it was heaven. My yoga studio overlooks the beach, the sun was still low in the sky and I could hear the w...

Are you delivering phenomenal results for your org but aren't getting the recognition and respect you deserve? Perhaps you're doing TOO good a job!  In today's value-packed episode I am talking about a problem a lot of new clients are struggling with. Maybe you're seen as a 'reliable, safe pair hands' which on the face of it is great! But when you look a bit deeper, i...

With the Bullet Mentoring Method, you could have 7 different mentors in a week and build credibility faster.... here's how! Any mentoring relationship is about educating yourself, to fill a skills or knowledge gap or to learn from someone else's expertise and experience. Traditional mentoring can be longer term, 3-6 months and feel quite formal. Whilst Bullet Mentoring is a chance to lea...

Are you ASSUMING or ABDICATING your own authority? It's the difference between backing yourself and believing in your value (and right) to be there... and abandoning all hope. I know which strategy I would rather adopt! In my business I focus a lot of energy with clients on the concept of assuming your authority . When you crack this idea you make huge shifts in how you view yourself, how you...

Are you looking for a speaker for your next Women in Leadership conference or event?   In this episode I am giving you the lowdown on my signature talk, The 5 Strategic Career Tips Women Don’t Ever Get, But Critically Need . So if you're looking for a fresh conversation at your next International Women's Day event, conference or panel discussion this could be the ideal practical speech t...

Are you a leader navigating Change: some technological shift, a merger or acquisition, or a personnel change? If you're feeling like you need some tips and support through this process, this is the ep for you! My guest today is Ania Archer, an experienced Change Practitioner who has worked in a variety of industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, professional services, manufa...

Do you want some quick ideas to take control of the year ahead? This is the ep for you!  I am talking about important tips today, to help you set yourself up for total success this year. We are talking DEI initiatives, discrimination, self-awareness, dealing with feedback and seeking out opportunity! Join me! Links: Watch Rebecca's free Leadership Unlocked Masterclass right now Check Rebecca...

Our technological use has skyrocketed over the last 3 - 5 years - perhaps it's time for a detox? The start of a new year is the perfect time to review both our good (and bad) habits. Much research has been made into the negative impact that social media, and technological over-use, has on mental health... I don't know about you but I find that when I'm doing mindless tasks online -...

Are you bored setting goals? Me too! Here's a fresh way to commit to yourself this year!   When we talk about goal setting, we are often looking only at what we want to DO or HAVE in our lives: I want to run a half marathon I want to get promoted I want a bigger car I want to lose weight But the problem with these kinds of goals is, they don't tell us how to behave any differently to act...

Reviewing the year you just had, your impacts and growth areas is critical to your wellbeing and growth! I really think one of the most valuable things you can do, regularly, is reviewing your progress .  Wow... it's the last day of 2024 - what just happened? When did you feel alive and fulfilled this year? What did you achieve that makes you proud? Where did you proactively create opportunit...