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Women in leadership
How do I claim my space as a Woman in Leadership without being pushy?
It’s a question that shows up frequently in coaching sensitive, intuitive professional women. These women have the smarts, they’re thoughtful and deep. They’ve climbed the ladder but they’re not fully claiming their space and leading. They’re complying and fitting in and what makes it even harder for them is they know it. Often they’ve been given feedback that they need to speak up more and be visible. Sometimes they’ve been told by a sponsor that…
Read MoreHow can I navigate being the only woman in my team and overcome feelings of exclusion?
Being the only woman on a team can be a challenge. I was involved in a recent conversation where some women in tech were sharing how they felt the need to feign interest in activities or sports they wouldn’t normally engage in, just to be part of the workplace banter. They described being conscious of not talking about their children for fear that it would limit their growth opportunities. Whilst I haven’t been the only woman…
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