Undoubtedly because they are part of our national conversation and enhance our quality of life. Wherever you look, publicly funded arts are making an important contribution to society. But less acknowledged is the symbiotic relationship between arts and business. We...
What makes a leader confident is the ability to call upon their feminine energy. So often in our world of business, we tend to think of strength as a quality that comes from a place of firm determination and a will to succeed no matter the cost. Even though we might...
For the first 30 years of my career, I never heard the word ‘menopause’. How ridiculous is that? But now there are more menopausal women at work than ever before. With 2 in 5 women saying their menopausal symptoms were worse than they expected and the majority of...
“Jack of all trades, master of none” is often used as a put down, but actually the full statement is: “Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than master of one!” So, the true meaning is that being able to adapt and be good at many things is...
The coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic effect on all our lives. We’ve spent months in lockdown, and now, as restrictions ebb and flow, we tentatively live our lives waiting for the next government announcement. But perhaps the most drastic change for millions of...
As an agent of change, my role is to work with businesses to take them through transition. I identify and instigate change, and then I support them through it. Sometimes they take a bit of persuasion; sometimes they’re led willingly. But how do I deal with change on...
When we start out in the world of freelancing, fresh-faced and eager to please, we become ‘yes’ monkeys. It’s what gets us that meeting, wins us that job, and impresses that MD. It’s what comes out of our mouths, wide-eyed and bushy tailed, before we’ve...
With the first month of the year nearly under your belt, now is the time to ensure your business makes the absolute most out of 2019. But this doesn’t mean slamming on the accelerator in a bid to increase productivity, it means stopping, examining and ensuring you...
There’s no doubt that getting an industry award under your belt does wonders for your company’s reputation and profile. Winning an award in any category demonstrates that you’ve been judged as an industry leader by a third party,which is surely the golden egg for any...