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Photo by Maxime Gilbert  on Unsplash Difficult conversations are inevitable in any career. Whether it’s pushing back on unrealistic...

Photo by Burst on Unsplash If you're a woman in engineering or design, you've probably faced the question at some point: should you move...

Photo by Quino Al  on Unsplash Working in a male-dominated field like engineering or design can be both rewarding and challenging and I...

Photo by Edgar Chaparro on Unsplash Allyship has been a cornerstone of my journey. It’s not an overstatement to say that I would not be...

Photo by Raquel Moss on Unsplash Women in engineering and design face unique challenges when it comes to career advancement. Whether...

Photo by Joshua Hibbert on Unsplash A recent restructuring left me questioning my place. The uncertainty made me wonder if I should...

Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash We’ve all been there—feeling like maybe we’re just not good enough at work. This thought can creep in...

Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash “Do you have kids?” “No.” “Well… I’d still like your opinion on this… Is it possible to have a...

Photo by Bram Naus on Unsplash Over the past few months, I’ve had mentoring conversations with professionals navigating career...

Photo by Fernando Venzano on Unsplash I’ve been seeing this call for help far too often over the last couple of years, and honestly, it...

It was a hot, sunny day in Shenzhen 2020 and I'd gone to a nearby pool with my friend Laura. She was working with a coach, who had given...

It's almost 3 years since I lost my job. As cliched as it sounds, it's honestly been the best thing to ever happen to me but it has been...

I held the phone to my ear whilst Sarah tried to help me regulate my breathing. I was sobbing in gasps, utterly overwhelmed at the task...

It's best I begin with saying I'm not an expert in imposter syndrome. I don't have a degree in it or a piece of paper that means I would...

"As a smart, capable woman you have to accept that you will be hated." "Well women never apply for the jobs in the first place so what...

3 years ago I was sitting on my sofa in Shenzhen. I had worked hard my whole life to get to this moment. I had a beautiful apartment with...

November 26th 2022. My Italian Odyssey was over. I booked my flight from Venice to London. I sold my furniture, handed in my notice in...

I'm so bloody stubborn sometimes. I'm naturally very driven and I've had a lifetime of trying to prove to others, and myself, that I'm...

For the sake of my own mental health, I put a pause on my counselling. I see the irony of this, don't worry. We are born into being told...

'I want to work with women in design and STEM' 'Why is that important to you?' "Because we need more equality in these sectors" "Why is...

I almost can't believe it... it has been one year since I lost my job, quit the rat race and changed my career. That calls for a pause...

Let me know if this sounds familiar. You go to school and you do well in certain subjects, therefore you elect to study this further at...

I recently attended a wonderful masterclass courtesy of Jo Oogarah last week. It was called 'How to elevate your career using feminine...

Many of us are looking for a leader with a powerful vision to make the world a little bit better. We want a bit of hope and not everyone...