Boss Lady
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6 signs someone is struggling at work
We’ve all gone through a patch when we’ve been struggling at work. But do we take enough notice when somebody else is struggling? We know the signs in ourselves, but do we recognize them in others? Give some thought...
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Are you a mind-preneur?
It’s not easy starting a business from scratch. In fact, statistically the first four years are the hardest to survive when opening a new venture. Long hours, high energy, financial strain and constant problem solving can drain even the...
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Content marketing tool is a great help for women
I love sweeping generalisations, especially when it comes to all things concerning women. And that includes a content marketing tool After all, nearly everything we do attracts condemnation (work, stay at home, opt out, lean in) so why not...
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Power Pack Series | Vegiehead.com founder Adele McConnell
Our Power Pack series asks business women about their path to success. A food blog turned into a full-blown online business for Adele McConnell, whose site Vegiehead.com has sparked a health-focused community and resulted in several e-books, courses and programs. What...
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Senior leadership – The myths of ‘meritocracy’
Why aren’t more women being promoted to senior leadership positions? So many times when I ask organisations how they are proceeding with building gender diversity in their senior levels of management the answer is that they have a meritocracy...
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Danger of being fired: Women more likely than men
Having job security is a reassuring feeling but there is always a danger of being fired specifically for women. It brings a steady income, can make you feel safe and that you are able to provide for yourself and...
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Body language messages: is yours sending the right message?
As we all know, communication is more than just the words we say or write. Communication is also in the things we don’t say; it’s in the way we move, in our facial expressions and in our body language. That’s...
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An interview is not a date
There are similarities between interviews and dates: you don’t know the other party well, and you want to make a good impression. But the common ground ends there. An interview however is not a date. While a date could...
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Rags to riches | Women who succeed
Everybody has to start somewhere. For most they are what we call people who rose from rags to riches. Generally that start means working from the bottom up. Many inspiring women have realized the importance of a strong work...
