Three inclusive behaviours we can all learn
Have you ever asked yourself why Diversity and Inclusion always appear together? Why isn’t Diversity in itself enough? Surely it should be sufficient to work alongside […]
View ArticleActive Voice: 10 ways to make your team meetings more inclusive
Meetings are opportunities to benefit from the team’s cumulative thinking. Yet at most meetings, 70% of the contribution comes from 30% of contributors. To ensure everyone […]
View ArticleBabysteps to equality in royal circles…well almost
by Melissa Jackson So, we have a new royal baby. A boy, 7th in line to the throne, means the nation isn’t gripped by the fever […]
View ArticleActive Voice: seven tips on practical things men can do to advance women at work
If you want to be an ally to women, there are many practical steps you can take. Some are simple, others might require more effort. Even […]
View ArticleTeam Talk: Introducing Jacqueline Heron
This month, meet Jacqueline Heron, Voice at the Table’s resident expert on stress, resilience and natural strengths. Jacqueline helps people manage pressure effectively and develop resilience, […]
View Article“Game on” for women’s football
By Melissa Jackson Hands up if you know that there is a football world cup happening right now. Keep your hands up if you can name […]
View ArticleHow to enlist men as ‘agents of change’ for gender equality
Emma Watson addressed the United Nations in 2014, urging men to join the feminist movement; Barak Obama supported the cause when he proclaimed he was a […]
View ArticleWomen in Finance London 2019
By Ernest Attoh GrowthBusiness.co.uk, DiversityQ, What Investment magazine and Bonhill Group plc reveal shortlisted nominations for the Women in Finance Awards Ceremony After last year’s event […]
View ArticleTeam Talk: Introducing Melissa Jackson
Melissa is a journalist by profession. She cut her professional teeth on local newspapers, in London and then Norwich, before jumping ship to work as a […]
View ArticleNever work with children or politicians
By Melissa Jackson Have you heard of the word “bropropriation”? Well you learn something new every day, it seems, when you read the media reviews of […]
View ArticleSix ways women can stand out in a male-dominated workplace
When women are faced with the prospect of raising their profile and gaining due recognition, it is important to own more of who we are and […]
View ArticleConferences sow seeds of hope for diversity and inclusion
Last month I moderated three panels and presented a keynote in four different conferences and events. While each conference catered to a different market, the emerging […]
View ArticleBack to School: Re-drawing Gender Stereotypes
By Melissa Jackson I have recently read an enlightening book – Invisible Women – a feminist Bible documenting the data information gap – the ramifications of […]
View ArticleSix ways to pursue your travel adventure in safety as a solo independent woman
If you're planning a trip as a solo female traveller, here is a package of advice on how best to embark on your adventure and ensure a […]
View ArticleTravelling Solo? You’ll be 100% Safer if You’re a Man
The holiday season is in full flow and many, particularly younger, women are making plans to hit the road on their own. As I was browsing […]
View ArticleIntroducing Katie Driver
Meet Katie Driver, our resident expert on thoughtful leadership, introvert preferences, strengths, profiles and team effectiveness. Formerly a Senior Civil Service leader, Katie now works across the...
View Article5 tips to help you try something new
Ever wanted to try something new but didn't quite have the confidence or commitment to make it happen? Here are five practical tips to help set […]
View ArticleSaluting the Victorian Mother of Invention
By Melissa Jackson Note to self… and all readers… go and hug your computer on 8th October. No, I haven’t lost my marbles or turned into […]
View ArticleThe Power of ‘Why?’
Simon Sinek starts with “why?” and so do many philosophers. Why do we exist? Why do we dream? Why do we believe? In the context of […]
View ArticleBack to School: Re-drawing Gender Stereotypes
By Melissa Jackson I have recently read an enlightening book – Invisible Women – a feminist Bible documenting the data information gap – the ramifications of […]
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