I bet that got your attention? There's a statistic doing the rounds right now that stopped me in my tracks. For the first time in years, research shows that women want promotions less than men. McKinsey's Women in the Workplace report found that only 80% of women aspire to the next level, compared to 86% of men and at the early career stage, that gap widens dramatically: 69% of women versus 80% of men. They're calling it an ambition gap. It’s attention grabbing and I imagine

You can look put-together, sound sure, and even succeed, while your self-worth is still up for debate in your own head. Low self-esteem can feel like a personal flaw, something you ‘should be over by now’. Very often it’s better understood as a set of learned expectations about yourself and other people, shaped over time by early experiences and reinforced by what happened next. In this blog, I’ll explore three lenses that can make low self-esteem more understandable (and mor

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 in

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 peopl

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 in