Mark.Freed / 25 Feb 2017
Developing Executive Presence Have you ever noticed how some people grab your attention? It’s not only what they are saying, but there is something else too! The way they seem calm and in control. You may admire them for the way they present themselves,...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 17 Feb 2017
Finding our Voice Men interrupt women, speak over them, and discount their contributions to a discussion with surprising regularity. According to Soraya Chemaly, (The Huffington Post 2014) women should respond with these 10 words; “Stop interrupting me”; “I just said that”; “No explanation needed”. We regularly...
Read moreMark.Freed / 17 Feb 2017
There can't be many financial industry leaders who are still living in the past and don't believe in the Gender Dividend - the economic benefit derived from a more gender balanced workforce. The majority of financial institutions have targets, some very public, for improving gender diversity...
Read moreMark.Freed / 17 Feb 2017
I am really looking forward to joining Eimear Creaven, executive vice president, Mastercard & Helen Rose, COO, TSB on the Women in Finance panel discussion at the First Women Summit in London on February 28th. The First Women Summit brings men and women together to explore the key issues...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 10 Feb 2017
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen and a push in the right direction “ (John C. Crosby). The E2W members on the Career Conversations call this week certainly agreed with this statement. Having someone to help ‘navigate difficult work situations’, &lsquo...
Read moreMark.Freed / 10 Feb 2017
At the inaugural meeting of the risk team a spirited discussion was held on several risk topics including, operational risk, the 3 lines of defence, what is the aim of the regulator and the impact of change on businesses? Is there too much regulation and what is the cost and resource...
Read moreRhian Bowler / 03 Feb 2017
Career Conversations: Why are women too modest? There has been a common theme this week during the Developing Leaders career conversation and my 1:1 career coaching - women are too modest about how good we are! We play down our achievements, our strengths, and skills. We feel uncomfortable...
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