Women and Careers Tip 8
Posted on March 30th, 2023 by Jane
Here’s tip 8 in my women and careers mini series. Don’t nod, or at least be aware of when you are doing it and what you message you might be giving. (By the way, if you’re finding these tips helpful please do sign up for my newsletter. You won’t get bombarded but you do get special offers from time to time.) Women and Careers – Communications Styles There is a plethora of research looking at how men and women behave
Women and Careers Tip 7
Posted on March 10th, 2023 by Jane
Here’s tip 7 in my women and careers mini series. Choose your meetings wisely and well. If you’re finding these tips helpful please do sign up for my newsletter. You won’t get bombarded but you do get special offers from time to time. Meetings- Not Simply About Work Don’t be tempted to miss too many meetings, believing that they are of no interest to you. Think longer term. It may be that a particular meeting holds nothing relevant at the time,
Women and Careers Tip 6
Posted on March 7th, 2023 by Jane
Women and Careers – Don’t Be A Waitress Here’s your sixth tip in the women and careers mini series. If you’re enjoying them do sign up for the newsletter. This one is about something I don’t want you to do. As women, we may have a strong connection with offering food as a form of caring and support. Yet in the world of work this can work against us. I have lost count of the meetings I’ve been in when it
Women and Careers Tip 5
Posted on March 5th, 2023 by Jane
Women and Careers, tip 5 in my mini series for career women. I’ve talked about the importance of listening well in a previous tip. Now we’re on the importance of getting your voice heard. If you’re finding these tips helpful, do sign up for my newsletter. Women And Careers – Speaking Up Assertive women in the workplace can still find themselves described as ‘too pushy’ or ‘bossy’. (Here’s an extra tip: if you ever hear someone describing a wee girl
Inspirational Woman – Anna Pallai
Posted on February 27th, 2023 by Jane
Here’s another in my series featuring inspirational women. This time my inspirational woman is a literary agent. If you’ve ever wondered (like me) just what does a literary agent do, wonder no more. Meet Anna Pallai, (pictured above) who runs AMP Literary,. Her agency describes itself ‘with a particular interest in bold female voices’. How could I resist? Jane: Anna, Having spoken with you, I know that you are definitely not your standard literary agent. That said, can you describe
First Impressions Count?
Posted on February 20th, 2023 by Jane
Do First Impressions Count? Yes, all the research suggest that yes, first impressions do count. And it’s an absolute minefield for women. It’s fraught with all sorts of inequalities, baggage and just plain nonsense. Women are judged much more on their appearance than their male counterparts are. And judged harshly. I’d like to ignore the whole thing and say wear just what the hell you want. Which of course, you can decide to do. Or, you can decide to use
