How can we best support women in their careers, particularly in leadership roles?
Executive coaches Joanna Menezes and Marie Stephenson who together have created a coaching programme for women, answer 3 questions on this subject
Ambition is often presented as a personal quality: an internal driving force, an energy that pushes us forward. However, if we follow Simone de Beauvoir's thinking, ambition is never entirely individual. It is shaped by our environment, our education and our cultural context.
Returning from maternity leave, Maï-Linh* felt that her colleagues were looking at her differently at work... until she was accused of being overly ambitious. Receiving support during this pivotal moment helped her regain her confidence and reaffirm her value.
*Name has been changed.
Networking is neither a race to accumulate contacts nor a marathon of meet-ups. It is a dynamic process involving regular habits, consideration for others and genuine reciprocity. Here's how it works.
After five years in consulting, Halima* is disillusioned and can no longer see herself in her job long term. It is a coaching session that will ultimately reveal her true professional aspirations... and give her flight !
In 2026, the world of work will continue to transform at breakneck speed. Josh Bersin, founder of Bersin by Deloitte, shares some key insights to help companies anticipate and adapt.
Each new year begins like a blank page, full of promise and possibilities. Our professional resolutions become benchmarks that help us move forward with energy and purpose... But how can we stick to them?
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