Choosing your next role is not always about climbing higher on the ladder. Sometimes it is about stepping sideways, changing direction or even taking on something completely different. The career path is no longer a straight line and more people are looking for roles that offer meaning, variety and influence in new ways. Rethinking career […]
Belinda Parmar OBE is a leading Emotional Intelligence speaker, author, and CEO of The Empathy Business. An OBE recipient and Young Global Leader with the World Economic Forum, she specialises in helping organisations embed empathy at scale—driving performance through human-centred innovation. She pioneered the first Global Empathy Index, published in the Harvard Business Review, and […]
Since June, we have embarked on a mission to discover and celebrate the UK’s most talented female tech professionals. Launched in 2017, the TechWomen100 Awards were the first to exclusively honour women in tech below director level, with over 750 exceptional alumni across various industries. The awards also recognise senior champions, global advocates, companies, and […]
Job adverts are often the first step in a career journey. They are meant to invite people in, yet many still carry hidden messages that push women away. It is not always deliberate, but the choice of words and tone can make the difference between someone applying with confidence or clicking away in doubt. The […]
Algorithms shape much of our daily life. They decide what news we see, which films are recommended and even influence how jobs are advertised. While they might seem invisible, their reach is growing. To thrive in this world we need skills that go beyond technical know-how. It’s about blending human qualities with digital understanding. Critical […]
Work is not just about deadlines and meetings, it’s also about the people we share our time with. Many of us spend more hours with colleagues than we do with friends or family at home, which is why workplace friendships can feel so important. Far from being a distraction, these connections often shape how we […]
The September equinox is one of those natural turning points that reminds us the year is moving on. It marks the start of autumn in the northern hemisphere and brings with it shorter days, cooler evenings and a shift in the way the world feels around us. The light changes, the air feels different and […]
Menopause, that universal yet uniquely personal journey every woman eventually embarks on, doesn’t happen in isolation. It intersects with every aspect of life, including the changing seasons. How fascinating that as the earth cycles through spring, summer, autumn and winter, women navigating menopause may find their symptoms flowing in tandem. Let’s look into this journey, […]
Sheena Tanna-Shah is a leading mental health & wellbeing speaker, bestselling author and founder of Inspiring Success. A qualified therapist and mindfulness coach, she draws on both clinical expertise and lived experience to inspire change. Her journey from award-winning optometrist to mindset coach was shaped by her own struggles with anxiety and depression. Today, she […]
When we talk about the gender pay gap, the picture becomes even clearer once women have children. The difference in earnings between mothers and fathers remains one of the most stubborn inequalities in the workplace. Why the gap widens after children Studies show that women’s pay begins to fall behind men’s as soon as they […]
By Dr. Nirusha Kumaran – GP, Functional & Longevity Medicine Specialist Perimenopause is one of the most profound biological transitions in a woman’s life, yet for many professional women, especially those in high-pressure corporate or city environments, it remains hidden in plain sight. Whilst there have been significant strides in workplace wellbeing, the conversation around […]
International Equal Pay Day is a reminder that the fight for fair wages is far from over. Despite decades of progress, women and men around the world still do not earn equally for the same or similar work. The day shines a light on this ongoing issue and calls for real change in how pay […]