Female leadership expert shares tips for speaking up more confidently in meetings
Do you find it hard to speak up at work? It seems this can be a particular issue for women – according to researchers at Brigham Young...
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EQUALITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
- Mar 10
"Please don't be afraid to ask for help" - Selena Gomez sends message to her younger self
The US pop star was one of multiple high-profile women, including Madonna, Cher, and the Spice Girls, sharing posts of solidarity for...
- Sep 6, 2022
How I went from 300 rejections to working at Google, Microsoft and Tesla in one year
Sakshi Rambhia was ranked in the top one percent academically of high schoolers in the entire country of India. But when she got to...
- Nov 29, 2021
"When women run together incredible things happen"
261 Fearless founders Dr Juliet McGrattan and Edith Zuschmann tell The Female Lead how they help women to lead a sustainable, healthy,...
- Nov 23, 2021
5 ways to build your body confidence
If you struggle with poor body image, then you’re not alone. Even the most confident people feel self-conscious from time to time and we...
- Oct 21, 2021
Becoming a mom didn’t stop my career
I always said I didn’t want to have a kid until I achieved my career goals. But being the overachiever I am, my career goals kept...
- Aug 25, 2021
What it means to fight like a girl
Originally printed via Propel Her on the Grounded Curiosity - Propel Her – Grounded Curiosity Liz Daly, a full time Army Medical Officer,...
- Aug 19, 2021
The power of growth mindset and resilience
If someone was to tell you that your success is mainly down to your mindset would you believe them? The power of our minds is fascinating...
- Aug 10, 2021
Has the pandemic shifted our perspective on what makes us feel fulfilled?
The last year pummeled us with challenges we never anticipated we would face. Lockdowns left many people struggling to pay the mortgage;...
- May 25, 2021
Success can come if you aren't afraid to fail
Written by guest contributor Shirley Mann There’s only one way not to fail and that’s not to do anything. Those wise words repeated...
- Mar 31, 2021
How do we become better Leaders?
Join us for this LIVE session with Nada Lena Nasserdeen, Founder of Rise Up For You, Leadership Development and Confidence Coach, and...
- Mar 24, 2021
Teaching girls bravery instead of perfection
By guest contributor Alice Saldanha Reshma Saujani’s 2016 TED talk ‘Teach girls bravery, not perfection’ has stayed with me over the last...
- Mar 5, 2021
A young entrepreneur's message to girls for International Women's Day
By guest contributor Grace Vella, aged 24 I still find it strange when someone refers to me an 'entrepreneur'. I remember I had to do a...
- Feb 28, 2021
Close The #EntitlementGap with The Female Lead
The Female Lead has launched a new campaign aimed at closing the ‘Entitlement Gap’ between women and men. What is the ‘Entitlement Gap’?...
- Feb 11, 2021
How to Build Mental Strength
Watch this LIVE session with Edwina Dunn and Amy Morin on building mental strength. Amy Morin is editor-in-chief at Verywell Mind, a...
- Feb 7, 2021
Saying yes when you really want to say no
Author: Carly Ferguson, Executive Coach Here’s what I’ve been hearing recently, mainly from women, who are frustrated and fed up... “The...
- Jan 30, 2021
Why I no longer retouch or pose in my photos
By guest contributor Gigi Robinson, Photographer, TikTok Creator & Creative Consultant. Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders, Mental Health...
- Jan 26, 2021
They told me I can't, but here I am
"They told me I can't: Have a baby at 18, go to uni with a young child, be a lawyer with tattoos, run my own law firm. But here I am......
- Jan 21, 2021
How to be assertive and stop apologizing
How often do you justify yourself by using the word "Just"? "Just wanted to ask..", How often do you use qualifiers before sharing an...
- Jan 19, 2021
3 Important Lessons On Sustainable Well-being in Leadership
CEOs and employees are both at greater risk of burnout during times of crisis, so now more than ever, self-compassion is crucial. Recent...
- Jan 14, 2021
How to reduce stress and achieve success
An important topic to start the year! Join Edwina Dunn & Miriam-Robin Linnemann to find out how to reduce stress: from a quick fix to...
- Dec 14, 2020
The Female Lead's 5 Key Themes
The Female Lead explores five key themes that emerged from The Female Lead interviews as hallmarks of successful females. Our Female...
- Nov 19, 2020
How to Take the Stage
In this LIVE session, Edwina Dunn and Lauren Sweeney will show you how to prepare and deliver a clear and fluent informative, and a...
- Oct 29, 2020
How and Why Emotional Intelligence is the Key to Your Success
The most successful companies and individuals are the ones that adapt their culture and communication around the key elements of...
- Oct 22, 2020
How to Ask For Help
"Asking for Help Is ALWAYS a Sign of Strength" – Michelle Obama No one succeeds at work, or at life, without support from other people...
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