<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Talenta Ltd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passionate about helping you to develop your personal / professional development or talent & leadership capability within your business. ]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/blogs</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:44:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.talenta.me.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Unmasked: Women, Leadership &#38; the Inner Voice - Episode 3 with Kaye Meadows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation series, with featured guests, about overcoming imposter syndrome. This blog explores what imposter syndrome is, how it shows up in the workplace, and why high-achieving women often feel they don’t belong at the table. From perfectionism and self-doubt to the weight of societal expectations and cultural conditioning, over the blog series we unpack the hidden forces that shape confidence. Whether you're a leader or aspiring to be one, this piece offers insight into a common inner...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/unmasked-women-leadership-the-inner-voice-episode-3-with-kaye-meadows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd0f37b0a142820d98b088</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:08:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6bceb24ee73407e8cea9b6c5c8162e7.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unmasked: Women, Leadership &#38; the Inner Voice - Episode 2 with Lisa Allden]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation series, with featured guests, about overcoming imposter syndrome. This blog explores the impact of our internal dialogue when it’s working against us. From self-doubt and sabotage to playing small and minimising ourselves. Whether you're a leader or aspiring to be one, this piece offers insight into a common inner struggle and some strategies for managing it. Introduction: Why We’re Talking About Imposter Syndrome   Imposter syndrome affects up to 70%  of people at some point...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/unmasked-women-leadership-the-inner-voice-episode-2-with-lisa-allden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e8bed0f99b368a71da4b05</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:39:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6bceb24ee73407e8cea9b6c5c8162e7.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unmasked: Women, Leadership &#38; the Inner Voice - Episode 1 with Leila Gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation series, with featured guests, about overcoming imposter syndrome. This blog explores what imposter syndrome is, how it shows up in the workplace, and why high-achieving women often feel they don’t belong at the table. From perfectionism and self-doubt to the weight of societal expectations and cultural conditioning, over the blog series we unpack the hidden forces that shape confidence. Whether you're a leader or aspiring to be one, this piece offers insight into a common inner...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/unmasked-women-leadership-the-inner-voice-episode-1-with-leila-gold</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6849a263eded2b58065ee074</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:22:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6bceb24ee73407e8cea9b6c5c8162e7.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Your Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this blog, I explore the psychological and career impact of imposter syndrome on women and share some top practical tips for tackling imposter syndrome. Introduction Imposter syndrome (or phenomenon as is its correct definition) is a term that continues to gain popularity, and I often hear clients stating that they have imposter syndrome but sometimes it’s just a case of self-doubt and limiting beliefs and there’s a distinct difference.   Imposter syndrome is the overwhelming feeling of...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-in-your-career</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c17e9c97ad83d76d98e4fa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:33:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b79d14_94d1e5d82b49452d8df4eaffaf50c33f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategies for overcoming Imposter Syndrome...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you ever get an overwhelming feeling that you don't deserve your success and a fear that one day you’ll be found out to be a fraud? An...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/strategies-for-overcoming-imposter-syndrome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">601e8d29fcc01e00175e4449</guid><category><![CDATA[Confidence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[NLP]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:44:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52db41c9eee648479d93bb10171078ce.jpg/v1/fit/w_655,h_655,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turn your inner voice from critic to coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you notice times when your inner voice is being overly critical? Do you have irrational thoughts? Does it cause action paralysis?...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/turn-your-inner-voice-from-critic-to-coach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">600c0f4d86b2aa0017f86b0a</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[NLP]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:48:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3274a4a3d45b49168d85851e203141a9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's all in your head...adopting a fearless mindset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feel the fear but do it anyway. I was reminded of this last night whilst re-watching the Sopranos. The main character Tony Soprano, mafia...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/adopting-a-fearless-mindset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ff85ce1cd3fbd00175e52e2</guid><category><![CDATA[Confidence]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:29:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_575f366238705742554b59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vulnerability - dare to show the chink in your armour...]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a recent coaching session, I was exploring vulnerability and the hurdle I had created for myself since moving to self-employment....]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/vulnerability-dare-to-show-the-chink-in-your-armour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe36e435a1d2000183ef0aa</guid><category><![CDATA[Confidence]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:04:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_1d83330e93604c77b6df81b2b0cd02c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Women Thrive, We All Rise -        Give to Gain #IWD2026:           ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I pledge to  (continue to)  elevate and celebrate women’s achievements. This is my pledge as we head into March this weekend and International Women’s Day (IWD) approaches on March 8 th . IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Whilst the official United Nations theme this year is Rights.Justice.Action. For ALL Women and Girls .  I've taken inspiration from ...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/international-women-s-day-2026-give-to-gain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07fb535595910ad5d1ac1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:14:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b79d14_3f976c9c3d9b4f59b510248ace52f785~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Most Goals Fail (and what the Science says actually works)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every January, the same ritual unfolds. Fresh notebooks (who doesn’t love a new notebook!). New gym memberships (my Zumba class has doubled this month!). Bold declarations about the ‘new me’. And then, quietly, by February or March, most of those goals fade into the background of everyday life. This isn’t because people are lazy, unmotivated, or incapable of change. In fact, the science tells us something far more interesting and far more hopeful. Most goals fail because they’re chosen with...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/why-most-goals-fail-and-what-the-science-says-actually-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6960e490c878bc374afb0111</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:12:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_22732415e59c40cca77b27a41444f0a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collaboration: The Power of Collective Minds &#38; Passions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you finding It tough and lonely being a solopreneur? Developing collaborations can help you to feel more connected and energised...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/collaboration-the-power-of-collective-minds-passions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f6ca64c8a1c6e4a23dd98a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:23:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_0e9b906727494fa387c5687327994ae3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to identify your Core Values in 5 steps...]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this blog, learn how to identify your core values and understand how they drive your emotions, behaviours and actions. Introduction...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/how-to-identify-your-core-values-in-5-steps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f68d703ef1375f619e3f7b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:25:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5045334a47745056545938~mv2_d_2347_3397_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I quit a successful senior career to start a business but I knew nothing about running a business. However, 5 years on...]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this blog I share the highlights of my journey and some top tips for keeping going. My business Talenta Ltd turned 5 in April this...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/i-quit-a-successful-senior-career-to-start-a-business-but-i-knew-nothing-about-running-a-business-h</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6675479f510d508c7ef331de</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:57:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/399ca974173a454e876fac7197f50c58.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Achieve the Career You Want]]></title><description><![CDATA[Career development can often be challenging as it won't be a linear process, you won't always get the job you want, you might find...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/achieve-the-career-you-want</link><guid isPermaLink="false">644b908a83fb733d269e6d10</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:16:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_0aebfaf62ce44a05bd2c9339b774de61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Pivot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having a growth mindset enables you to do a business pivot I launched my business 4 years ago with the view that I would be focusing on...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/businesspivot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64390ddf71a5788b109a3b40</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:25:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78d045_bd3b500c853c4af4a99079daf3ac4a2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adapting to the New Workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are your employees feeling anxious about working from a physical workplace again – mixing with people, re-establishing work practices,...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/adapting-to-the-new-workplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60c359f9414e3e0015f26bc7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:54:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_683bcaf5f75c4770905833ba359ce95e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategies for dealing with change more confidently...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you found your confidence taking a dip through the prolonged period of lockdown, being out of the office or work? 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Kennedy - “conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” Whilst we can all agree that we...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/be-your-own-life-coach-in-2021</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6002d0df80a3ae00177a1f96</guid><category><![CDATA[Confidence]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:34:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7a69314752734c796d3373~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being a start-up during Covid-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, when I started down the path of self-employment in April last year, I thought Brexit and IR35 might be a bit challenging, never...]]></description><link>https://www.talenta.me.uk/post/being-a-start-up-during-covid-19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f4e89006681d7002d4111ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Business Coaching]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:52:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/473d2ba331af32b66201db9493401b86.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gemma Hogan_Talenta Ltd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calling all budding Coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a real honour to be asked to contribute to the Personal &#38; Professional Development section of July/August’s Niche Magazine. 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