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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 –…
Building Bridges: Collaborations and Partnerships in Advancing Women’s Leadership Programs A lot of the time, female leaders can find themselves comparing themselves to and competing with other female leaders. However, women’s leadership programs suggest that women can achieve much more as leaders by working together, and supporting and empowering other women rather than competing them.…
Trends in Women’s Leadership Programs and Their Global Impact With recent research showing that only one in four C-suite executives are women, it seems clear that there is a desperate need for more women in leadership positions. Encouragingly, an increasing amount of focus is being given on women’s leadership programs and the empowerment of female…
How Women’s Leadership Programs Challenge Deep-Seated Assumptions In recent years, a growing number of workplaces have been placing greater emphasis on fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equality within the workplace. However, the fact remains that unconscious biases continue to be a big issue in the workplace – from gender stereotypes to misconceptions about women’s suitability and…