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...
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- Mar 8
How women can become more data savvy and break the gender bias
Edwina Dunn OBE, Co-founder & CEO of dunnhumby, Ex Chair of Starcount and Founder of The Female Lead, shares her expert insights into how...
- Jan 10
Work School Hours with Ellen Joan Nelson
"Dr Ellen Joan Nelson talks about the Great Resignation crisis facing many organisations around the world. She explains how reducing the...
- Dec 23, 2021
Where money means nothing and midge repellent means everything
The girl in the woolly hat at the tiny village of Elgol on the Isle of Skye summed it up: “I’ve realised,” she said, almost shocked at...
- Dec 16, 2021
How women can land more leadership roles in the healthcare sector
There are many competent women in the healthcare sector—and yet, very few of them are in leadership positions. The World Health...
- Dec 15, 2021
5 tips for overcoming imposter syndrome as a new business owner
As women, we often question our worth, qualifications, or our ability to accomplish our goals. We've been conditioned from childhood to...
- Nov 26, 2021
Breastfeeding mom whistle blows at work
Yes, I have been a whistle blower. And I am so happy that I was. Only six weeks after returning to work from having my first child, I was...
- Nov 25, 2021
Piloting towards psychological safety
Bias is a safety issue. Kimberly Perkins, one of the few women pilots in the world, is using her doctoral research to prioritize...
- Nov 24, 2021
Why is there a lack of gender equality in biopharma?
Gender equality remains a persistent challenge within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Female CEOs account for less than...
- Oct 29, 2021
The realities of being a woman in technology
Navigating power dynamics has been a recurring theme in my professional tenure. We know what that power looks like - it's about...
- Oct 25, 2021
5 lessons on moving to a leader from a manager
I personally found the jump from Manager to Leader was a much bigger jump than from an Executive role to Manager. Being an accountant,...
- 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...
- Oct 11, 2021
Accelerating the development of female talent
Written by Helen Hambleton, Founder and CEO of People Untapped. Women are leaving the workforce in their thousands and the retention and...
- Aug 23, 2021
How to deal with being the only woman in a meeting
The ‘confidence gap’ is something that has been talked about a lot in the media in recent years. Women tend not to be as confident in...
- Aug 12, 2021
Let’s talk about our career failures
Written by Lan Nguyen Chaplin (Originally published on HBR Ascend) After working in academia for more than two decades, Lan Nguyen...
- Jun 1, 2021
Top tips on applying for a STEM graduate job
Written by guest contributor Monika Mandal Every young woman should have the opportunity to enjoy the career she wants, on her terms....
- May 27, 2021
How to cope with the highs and the lows of working from home
When I first saw the acronym 'WFH' a year ago on the staff computer, it took me a while to work out what it meant. Then I congratulated...
- May 11, 2021
Hyperactivity, inattentiveness and impulsivity... Building a business with ADHD
Written by guest contributor Jade Bartholomew Beep beep beep. You, have, 21, new, reminders. Dong, dong, dong – reminder, meeting in 15...
- Apr 6, 2021
Dealing with male prejudice in the workplace
Joan MacNaughton powered to high level civil service and board positions. An influential figure in energy industry, Joan had to overcome...
- 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 25, 2021
A post-Covid workplace: How do we make sure no woman is left behind?
The impact of Covid-19 has sparked conversations across the globe about what the new normal might look like in the workplace going...
- Mar 11, 2021
Three strategies for women to reach a leadership position
By guest contributor Maja Korica Research in 2005 found that 30 per cent of Fortune 500 CEOs were 6ft 2in tall, even though only 3.9 per...
- Mar 8, 2021
How can businesses show their support on International Women's Day?
It's International Women's Day, and while the fight for equality has come a long way since IWD started in 1910, we're not there yet. This...
- Mar 4, 2021
Why more women should consider a career in the STEM industry
By guest contributor Elie Khatami I’m Elie Khatami, and I am VP, Customer & Product Support, EMEAI, at Honeywell Aerospace. I support...
- Feb 28, 2021
New research into working women launches today
The Female Lead has unveiled its pioneering research into why women have still not achieved equal progression and pay in the workplace....
- Feb 28, 2021
How The Female Lead’s Women at Work Research illuminates the (lack of) progression from 25 years ago
When Edwina Dunn explained that The Female Lead were interested in doing research into women at mid-stage career, I knew they were onto...
- Feb 19, 2021
What do some of the world’s leading ladies have in common?
Question: What do Angela Merkel of Germany, Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand, Kamala Harris of the USA & Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria...
- Feb 10, 2021
How can managers create a culture for women to thrive?
This is a man's world," sang James Brown, as he celebrated men's achievements in automotive, locomotive, marine and electrical...
- Feb 5, 2021
How to Address Unconscious Bias at Work
How do you address unconscious bias if it’s unconscious? Join Edwina Dunn and Stacey Gordon for a discussion on effectively creating...
- Feb 1, 2021
How being a working mother made me a better leader
A few weeks ago, I was asked to identify my “leadership style”. Having made my career in the corporate world, and having worked across...
- Jan 22, 2021
Staying steady at work when uncertainty is all around
With the prospect of coronavirus guidelines fluctuating for months to come it’s likely that many of us will have to adapt to a blended...
- 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...
- Dec 15, 2020
How to Make Your Start-Up Become a Success in 2020
If you are starting a new venture as an entrepreneur in 2020 then, you might not know where to start. There are so many new start-ups...
- Dec 3, 2020
Will 2020’s Remote Work Revolution Widen the Pay Gap, or Close it for Good?
Written by Guest Writer Anjali Patel Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash I have a confession. I get annoyed when people forget...
- Dec 3, 2020
Mothers might make the best employees
By guest writer Celine Cabannes Photo by Standsome Worklifestyle on Unsplash “You’ll see when she gives birth, she’ll be on sick leave...
- Nov 27, 2020
Why is it that only 6% of pilots globally are female ?
By Olivia Greathurst, from Aviation Insider. “Growing up the majority of my family worked in aviation so from a young age I began to...
- Nov 16, 2020
How to deal with Workplace Bullying
Written by Rebecca Brown, Co-founder and CEO of Think WOW Too many studies show that bullying in the workplace is on the rise. Over a...
- Nov 13, 2020
7 Smart Tips for Negotiating a Pay Raise With Confidence
When was the last time you asked for a pay rise? And when you did, did you try to negotiate a better deal? The thing is, most women...
- Nov 12, 2020
How to Promote Healthy Conflict Resolution
In this LIVE session, Edwina Dunn & Dr Mary Hemphill cover: - The various styles of conflict resolution - How you can discover what your...
- Nov 3, 2020
How To Navigate Office Politics
Most people try to avoid office politics at all costs, seeing them as unpleasant, unfair, unethical and an unnecessary distraction from...
- Oct 15, 2020
How to Accelerate your Leadership Potential
"Ever felt like you need an inspired action plan on how to step up? Stepping up could be about taking on your first leadership or...
- Oct 13, 2020
Tips For Dealing With Imposter Syndrome From A Woman Who’s Beaten It
In this blog post Kim Leary, CEO of Squibble, shares her experience of dealing with imposter syndrome and offers some tips on how you can...
- Oct 8, 2020
How to Master the Art of Self Promotion
Join The Female Lead and Stefanie Sword Williams, founder and author of F*ck Being Humble: Why self-promotion isn't a dirty word, for...
- Sep 24, 2020
Cultivating a values-based career that makes your soul sing
Abby Dixon, award-winning business owner and consultant, accredited CIM trainer and ICF certified coach aka The Whole You Coach The...
- Sep 23, 2020
How to overcome the fear and start your own business
Edwina Dunn joins certified business coach Caroline Britton to help you overcome your fear and start your own business.
- Apr 30, 2020
WORKING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN AFTER COVID-19
What strange times we live in. How many times have you heard that in the past three weeks? But it’s true. Our everyday lives have been...
- Feb 21, 2020
MY TOP TIPS FOR RETURNING TO WORK AFTER HAVING CHILDREN
Illustration by Rob Dobi Written by guest editor Nicola James I was raised to be a strong woman. An educated woman. A free woman. Fast...