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So, you are in a meeting. Your team are discussing the latest project update. What does our experience highlight happens in these meetings? Women wait for their turn to speak. In most meetings, however, that turn never comes. Men, on the contrary, are very comfortable with the process of jockeying for position and speaking their [...]

It was with great joy that we are hearing that, as a result of the imminent redundancies and current economic upheavals, City men and women are signing up for new careers in teaching. We are happy not because of the context, but because of workers embracing a new opportunity to learn, influence and make an [...]

There is a large difference in how men and women are likely to be responding to these stressful times. Functional magnetic resonance imaging of men and women showed neuroscientists how their brains differed in response to stressful situations. In men, increased blood flow to the left orbitofrontal cortex suggested activation of the “fight or flight” [...]

Every choice listed below is low in GI, high in natural protein, fibre, low in sugar and starch, rich in Essential fats, vitamins and minerals.  These options are totally satisfying and also have he added bonus of being totally non fat storing. I am generally against taking Sandwiches at lunchtime.  Likewise, unless Soup is freshly [...]

Sam Davies proved to the world that attitude is everything. In a wonderful clip she danced to Girls Just Want to Have Fun in the middle of the southern ocean. Despite minimal press coverage, these two women are great role models for women, and other minorities, around the world. So, how did they do it? [...]

Written by Michelle Brailsford What makes an individual successful in the “political arena”? According to Dr. Rick Brandon and Dr. Marty Seldman, successful politicians possess both mental empowerment (they “think and feel” positively about politics) and the skills to build a powerful reputation, network and presence within the organisation. Plenty of women excel at public [...]

I probably shouldn’t say too much. I’m female, you see, and scientists have said that “girls [are] at risk of talking too much”. It was a headline in the Telegraph. Scary stuff. If we ladies don’t stop our nattering, all human culture could be swept away by the chirruping tide of oestrogen-imbued verbiage. The headline [...]

This poignant Beatle’s song illustrates just how powerful female energy can be. When women are aligned with our true essence, being authentically feminine it magnetises the masculine so that, even though they don’t quite know why, they find us fascinating and compelling. John Lennon sings there is just, “something” that captures his attention. In my [...]

OK, ladies, I have a fondness for the red boots, myself, but trying to be Wonder Woman all the time can really take its toll. You end up feeling exhausted because, having proved you are so accomplished at the role, nobody expects you to need a day off. Both Beyonce and Alicia Keyes have written [...]

In the fast pace of today’s business environment, nearly all professional and business people have to stand and speak in front of audiences both large and small. What with the Oscar award winning film, The King’s Speech, which although followed the beautiful true story of King George’s speech challenges, showed that vocally we all are [...]

Do you ever feel like you have lots of contact names from networking, your current job, and life in general, but you don’t know how to use them properly? It can be difficult to think of ways to approach contacts, or to even know what you want to approach them for. The chief thing for [...]

Have you looked at someone who exudes effortless confidence and felt a wave of admiration, mixed with envy? Well, you don’t need to. Confidence is an attitude  “muscle” that can be developed, in the same way that you build your physical muscles. When you for your initial assessment at the gym, your trainer will ask [...]

Why do Mums Rock?  For the answer to that we need to go right back to the beginning of time. From the start, man was the hunter for no other reason than he was bigger and stronger than woman. Meat was at one time the only thing that homosapiens ate, but then people began to [...]

For any online application, we must assume that you are going to have between 20 and 40 seconds of the reader’s attention from the moment they start reading your email, click through to your attached CV and get to the bottom of your CV. The email cover letter, therefore, needs to be short and punchy. [...]

As true as it is that 21st century woman leaders still face many challenges in the work—including the glass ceiling, misconceptions, social stigma, gender differences and negative employee reactions—the biggest challenge we face is ourselves. Our levels of self-confidence as female leaders tend to fluctuate at the best of times and can often be critically [...]

Ladies, do you remember talking to a member of the opposite sex flow, sharing an exciting incident that has occurred in your life. You are in full flow. You have set the scene, thoroughly enjoying all the little details that add so much richness to your story, and are now coming to your conclusion. You [...]

Ladies, we can do it it broken heels,” but do we really need to? Isn’t it time to let go of the “girls versus boys: attitude and enter into a more elegant, synergistic collaboration of male and feminine strengths? Earlier this year I was privileged to co-host my first seminar, with the fabulous Susie Mitchell [...]

Try a bit of stand up with our Funny Women Workshop – this Saturday 9th October If you’ve been watching this year’s Funny Women Awards and fancied having a go at stand up yourself, our workshop might just have the answer.  Even if you never want to be a funny woman, the skills we introduce [...]

A recent study suggests that work stress raises the risk of heart disease in women under the age of 50. This warning should be particularly taken note of by UK working women, as Government figures showing that one in five people in the country suffer from stress at work. It doesn’t matter who you are, [...]

Many women over 40 seeking a new job may understandably have some doubts about the chances of success. Will I be hired if they work out my age? What do I have to offer that someone younger doesn’t? What careers are there for women my age? However, we can actually use our maturity and experience [...]

If you took a career break for children and are now preparing to return, you may be anticipating a transition that will be tough going. It can be challenging, whether you’re returning to your previous place of work, embarking upon a whole new career, or anything in between. Whatever your situation, your experiences as a [...]

More To Life Than Shoes is a new kind of club for women who want to kick start their dreams. We meet up monthly to get the support, energy and motivation we need to take steps towards our goals. Join up now and start making your future happen! When you’ve got big plans – whether you’re [...]

As the summer draws to a close, holidays come to an end and we get back to city life, we start to notice ourselves feeling a little less vibrant and showing signs of some of summer’s negative effects on our body. Replenish, repair and revitalise your hair, skin and feet with Modus Dowal Walker’s comprehensive [...]

I shuffle to work on Monday morning running through the mental to do list of things I must have ticked off before another working week begins.  In fact, if I am honest, it probably starts as early as Sunday. Is the washing done? are PE kits ready? Have I read the latest school newsletter? Do [...]

Some would say that if you get to travel around the world in your job, it’s a luxury and a perk.  Friends of mine often comment about me flying business class, drinking champagne in airport lounges and lording it up in fancy hotels – based on that naive description its hardly sounds the most painful [...]

The Healthy Side of the Credit Crunch The global economic situation is affecting everyone in one way or another and at times like these, many people are worried about their finances, businesses or perhaps losing their job. It is impossible to turn on the television, radio or open a newspaper without reading about the doom [...]

Want to know what to wear? Want to look and feel great in everything that you wear? Tired of shopping and still have nothing to wear? Need to get ahead of your competitors in business? If you answered yes to any of the above questions have you ever considered an Image Consultation? An Image Consultation [...]