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The Role of Self-Care in Women’s Leadership Programs Self-care plays an important role in supporting our overall health and wellbeing, both physically and mentally. For one thing, allowing enough time for self-care allows us to invest in ourselves by taking time out from our work so that we can do things we enjoy, or which…
Global Perspectives on Women’s Leadership Programs Women’s leadership programs play an important role in empowering and supporting the development of aspiring and future female leaders. Certainly, almost all women who are wanting to level up their careers and step up into a leadership position can benefit from taking part in a women’s leadership program, as…
When we talk about “soft skills”, we are talking about different skills or qualities that help us to perform better in the workplace. Although these skills may not be specific to our company or our roles as leaders, they are all very important skills that will help us to perform better within our leadership roles.…
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Executive Coaching Executive coaching covers a number of technical and soft skills that support aspiring leaders to move into leadership roles. There are many important skills that people associate with being an effective leader, such as communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, decision making, problem solving, and influencing. However, there is…
When we talk about strategic planning, we are basically talking about the process of mapping out the direction or vision you have for your business’s future, including your ultimate goals and objectives and how you intend to get there. Strategic planning is just one of the responsibilities held by female leaders. For new and emerging…
Effective Communication Strategies for Women Leaders Effective communication is one of the biggest cornerstones for business success. As a female leader, you will be responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction for your business, which you will then need to communicate to your team. For this reason, it is imperative that you possess the…
Resilience and mental toughness are two terms that you have often used interchangeably. However, these two important qualities are actually slightly different things. Mental toughness means that you are able to perform well under stress and pressure, whereas resilience means that you are able to bounce back from any challenges or setbacks that you may…
You may be surprised to learn that around 52% of Australian employees report their work-life balance as being average to poor. Achieving a good work-life balance can be a balancing act for anyone, and female leaders are no exception. The heavy workloads and competing demands that come with leadership mean that many women leaders can…
How Women’s Leadership Programs Pave the Way Have you heard about the women’s leadership glass ceiling? The “glass ceiling” is a bit of a buzzword in the leadership circle, but if you’re not already familiar with it, it basically refers to the fact that a lot of women in the workplace are held back from…
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence: Why EQ Matters More Than IQ When it comes to the qualities that tend to be associated with good leadership, a lot of people tend to think more about traditional “smarts” like intelligence. It is certainly true that many successful leaders have a high IQ (which stands for intelligence quotient –…