Psychology
Do you feel as if you need to dress like one of the boys if you want to dress for success?
Being one of the boys Many professions and industries are still predominantly male dominated. There was a belief for a long time that to get ahead in these male-dominated environments you had to dress like one of the boys. Almost to protect ourselves from standing out for being the lone female in any predominantly male…
Read MoreEmpowered Magazine Feb 2017
I followed the traditional career route of getting a profession on the advice of my parents, and since I didn’t know what I wanted to do I thought I ought to at least try something worthwhile. However, I knew at 18 that I didn’t want to be tied to a desk 24/7, so I opted…
Read MoreCelebrating Women Achieving in the Workplace
The ‘workplace’ takes so many different forms now and we were extremely lucky to have three very talented women share their stories of achievement in three very different areas of work. The event at Eastwell Manor Hotel was organised by Breakthrough Women, a collaboration between Deborah Turner of You Image and Sue Nelson at Breakthrough…
Read MoreRadio & Podcast Interview with Bird – The Conversation
Are you cleverer than you look?
Building Your Personal Brand. If that is what you have been told you are not making the most of your personal brand and so are doing yourself a huge injustice. You should look every bit as talented, experienced and skilled as you truly are. Although we are all told we shouldn’t judge a book by…
Read More7 Non Verbal ways to make a Positive 1st Impression:
You only get 7 seconds to make a 1st impression. We all know you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover but it is human instinct and something we have little control over. However you do have control of your personal image and the impact you can make when first meeting someone…
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