Six 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 ArticleLearning How to Make Fear Your “Friend”
By Melissa Jackson Earlier this month, Lord’s Cricket ground – the hallowed home of a very British (and traditionally male-dominated) sport – went all out to […]
View ArticleActive Voice: 5 Things Men Can Do At Work to Use their Masculinity for Good
The world is full of stereotypes about men – from mansplaining to their discomfort at the display of any emotion (apart from anger). These may or […]
View ArticleDoes gender balance have anything to do with men’s mental health?
We know that women in the UK experience twice as many mental health problems as men. But, according to the Mental Health Foundation, of the 6,500 […]
View ArticleThe Long March for Equality in the Armed Services
By Melissa Jackson November is symbolic as the month we remember those who’ve nobly fought and lost their lives in combat. It's 80 years since the […]
View ArticleActive Voice: Stuck for Ideas on How to mark IMD? Here are five.
International Men’s Day (IMD) gives people the chance to celebrate the positive value men bring to the world and to raise awareness of the issues they […]
View ArticleYou don’t have to be male to ‘toast’ International Men’s Day
Whenever women are asked why there’s an International Women’s Day and not an International Men’s Day, many respond with, "because men have the other 364 days of […]
View ArticleThat was the year that was!
By Melissa Jackson As we head towards the end of 2019, we thought we’d complete a review of the items that you enjoyed most over the […]
View ArticleActive Voice: A year in the lives of inspiring women
Although it’s the festive season, Active Voice is casting aside thoughts of the three wise men in favour of celebrating a handful of 2019’s inspirational and […]
View ArticleAll abord the D&I time machine
Dear Reader, It’s the 10th of December 2029 and we’re rapidly approaching the end of the 2nd decade of the 2nd millennium. As I reflect, not […]
View ArticleGuest Blog: Why Digital Marketing Is Stuck In The Dark Ages.
By Jamie Brim Gender imbalance in the workplace can be harmful for both men and women. The core issue is that even in 2020, women are […]
View ArticleWe All Stand To Learn From Mentoring
By Melissa Jackson There’s an old African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child”. How does this translate in the modern diverse […]
View ArticleActive Voice: Start The Year With A Career Makeover
Thinking of giving your career an overhaul? We give you a handful of tips on how to get more from your job this year and beyond. […]
View ArticleTake a Leap of Faith into 2020
It's a leap year; great news for those born on the 29th of February. For the rest of us, it’s just another new year – or […]
View ArticleTeam Talk: Introducing Joyce Osei
Joyce is our resident expert on Client Insights. Having started her career in media sales at The Independent newspaper, she has since worked in client-facing roles […]
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