Socially conditioned to avoid conflict, women can feel uncomfortable using assertiveness skills to communicate their needs and feelings to others. The five ingredients of assertiveness can help develop these skills and lead to better outcomes to a whole range of situations.
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How to say ‘no’ without compromising your career progression
Women are used to being accommodating of others. This can make it harder to refuse work requests. However, by taking on more than their fair share, women risk perpetuating this expectation. Saying ‘no’ helps to reset expectations and leaves more time for career-enhancing work.
Charting New Waters: Navigating the Transition to Self-Employment
Life is too short to put off the really important decisions. This summer I will take the next step in my career journey.
The top 3 reasons why women are revolting
Experienced senior women are leaving companies in droves. If organisations are serious about gender equity in the workplace they need to address the structure and culture of the workplace. The workplace very much remains a man’s world and it’s all the poorer for that.
How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser and Boost Your Career
Women are conditioned to be people-pleasers. However the need to be liked does not equate to being universally popular. Learning to let go of the need to please is both liberating and can also be career-enhancing.
Moving On Up:10 Top Tips on how to prepare
Preparation is one aspect of the application process that many fail to do well. Here, women who have been successful in securing promotions share their tips.