by Anne Wilson | Sep 30, 2024 | Career Confidence
One of my recent posts highlighted the age discrimination still all too common facing those aged 55+. Many people will want/need to continue to work in some capacity, often beyond statutory retirement. They’re keen to continue to make a contribution and just as...
by Anne Wilson | Jun 24, 2024 | Career Confidence
In this post I focus on the topic of assertiveness. What it is, why it’s important and how you can develop your skills it in. The key reason preventing many women from communicating directly with others is fear. Fear of conflict, of being rejected, of looking...
by Anne Wilson | Jun 17, 2024 | Career Confidence
The ability to say ‘no’ is a critical skill, especially when it comes to requests that risk derailing your career progression. This skill is further examined in “The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work.” The Flattery Trap and Gendered Expectations Being...
by Anne Wilson | Apr 22, 2024 | Career Confidence
If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know how much I love an apposite quote. I find quotes are great ways create an emotional connection with your audience when you’re delivering a presentation. Some years ago I was fortunate to attend RADA’s...
by Anne Wilson | Jan 15, 2024 | Career Confidence
In my role as a trainer and mentor for a number of women’s development programmes, it’s important that I’m able to model the behaviours I’m encouraging other women to develop. I can’t hide behind excuses such as “it’s too...
by Anne Wilson | Dec 18, 2023 | Career Confidence
This week a guest post from Executive Coach, speaker, creator of one-woman shows, writer and singer, Cecilia Poullain. Last night, I sang in a concert. The theme of the concert was “duets”, and I was singing with a professional soprano called Véronique. Véronique had...