The power of pausing when you speak
The power of pausing when you speak Pausing is so often avoided – and so incredibly powerful in many ways. From owning the room when…
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Are you one of “those” women?
A woman I love and respect recently described me as “wild, alive and dangerous”. It was a compliment. One of the best I’ve received. It...
The art of staying connected and powerful
Staying connected is what grounds you when you speak, especially when you find yourself in a confronting situation – on a stage, or in a...
I know how to ask
By Sarah Voigt Last week I had the pleasure of joining one of Tricia’s workshops: How To Ask For What You Want. The day was…
5 ways to promote yourself and not feel sleazy
There were 18 women in the room. A mix of business owners and employees. All smart and professional. All investing in themselves to better own…
Brand new to your career? How to value yourself and own your worth from day one.
This is a post by my intern, Sarah Voigt. She’s a final year journalism and creative writing student, and has lots to say about Gen Ys…
Knowing your value
I’m willing to bet that other people value you and your contribution far more than you value yourself. Here’s why that matters: When you depreciate…
A beginner’s guide to asking for what you want
This is my intern, Sarah Voigt, who’s working with me at the moment. She’s a final year journalism and creative writing student. I thought she…
The story of the day spa and the clock (and why you need to ask for what you want)
A facial plus a hand treatment. The result of a birthday gift voucher I couldn’t wait to spend. I did wait though, deciding to save…
5 things every woman must stop doing in her career
A client asked me the other day whether, during conversations with a few female members in his organisation, I’d heard anything that was unique to his…
What’s your likeability factor?
Like it or not, likeability is a factor to your success. And it’s crucial. In her book Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg, the Chief Operating Officer…
Asking for something you want? What are you prepared to give?
This asking for what you want thing is a big deal. Time and again, women tell me they either don’t ask often enough, or when…