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The Confidence Gap
There’s a lot going on at the moment in relation to gender equality. Everything from the #metoo movement to podcasts and literature discussing women’s struggles. A recent favourite of mine is Jamila Rizvi’s book, ‘Not Just Lucky’, discussing why women are doing the hard work but not taking the credit. It’s amazing, so if you’re a young woman who struggles with confidence and/or is insecure when accepting praise, go and read it. I think I bought about six copies and gifted them to my boss, my bosses boss, my family and friends. One of the topics raised in the book is about what we’re teaching our little women from the…
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Mentors – can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em
During childhood, our parents, or the people who raise us, are usually the driving force of education and growth. As we age and become independent (aka start thinking we know everything) there are fewer people who truly influence us. Mentors however, when allowed, can be these incredible driving forces of growth, no matter our age or need for change. I’ve been lucky to have two mentors so far in my career, neither of which were women. That’s not saying I haven’t had inspirational women around me. I absolutely have. These women are always trailblazers, fearless (even when they’re not feeling it on the inside) and have integrity in everything they…
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