I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the systemic issues that organisations face in the push/pull to increase the percentage of women on boards. It is easy to see, from the outside, how the beast (perfect for a different time) now no longer serves us and if we had the bravery to… Continue reading Moving the Mountain for Greater Diversity.
Category: Gender Differences
Jockeying for Captaincy
The most frequent reason that women opt out of business life is that they can’t be bothered with the ‘old boys club’. What does this phrase mean you might ask? I know that the phrase bothers men and so does the term ‘alpha male’ because men of this type, who might be in such a… Continue reading Jockeying for Captaincy
The Trouble With Being ‘Right’
I once attended an extraordinary 2 day event with women leaders from the UK and Europe and an enlightened man from Italy. Everybody gained new distinctions and created a new peer group of high flying ‘A players’ (ordinary people doing extraordinary things). We – women in leadership – had a blast! We nailed the concept… Continue reading The Trouble With Being ‘Right’
What About Men in Leadership?
There has been so much bad press on senior men in Financial Services that I think it only fair to say a few words to add some balance to the debate. Gender Diversity affects everybody. Yes, that’s right – senior men as well. I laugh when I hear that Gender is only a strand of… Continue reading What About Men in Leadership?
Personal Power
I have been reminding myself lately of the male perspective on gender differences. Here is one of my lessons: One day I was talking to a Chairman, Ronnie Stronge, about male/female differences in networking and that women are generally excluded from business networking because it happens on the golf course. He asked me how ‘we’… Continue reading Personal Power
Can Women Really Have it All?
You may have seen Anne-Marie’s recent Article in the Atlantic which has already caused a lot of controversy and many people have blogged about it and commented in varying polarised ways. Here is my take: This was written in response to a blog from a leading corporation ‘It was easier when the children were younger as I… Continue reading Can Women Really Have it All?
Women In Leadership – 6 Distinguishing Characteristics Of Success
Have you ever wondered why some women seem to be able to ‘have it all’ with ease and grace? Well I have the answers because over the past decade I have had the privilege of working with thousands of women all over the world in seminars, workshops and through coaching. I noticed common themes coming… Continue reading Women In Leadership – 6 Distinguishing Characteristics Of Success
Gender Awareness for men?
I have just spent two remarkable days with 11 outstanding women from one of our High Street Banks who took part in our GQ™ for Women Leaders seminar. It was a profound experience for many reasons, but mostly because I was in the presence of some truly talented, inspirational women who had all come together… Continue reading Gender Awareness for men?