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Webinar – “Balancing dual-career relationships”
During our February webinar “Balancing Dual Career Relationships”, we ask our panellists husband-and-wife duo Sonia Palmieri and Vikas Garg; wife-and-wife duo Sandrine Provoost and Denise Yu; and relationship therapist Theresa Pong how couples in ambitious careers can successfully tackle the challenges they will face throughout their lives together and thrive.
Are your IWD initiatives tokenistic?
IWD shouldn’t be a one-day priority, but a year-long affair. Here’s what truly championing women at work looks like.
In a world of AI, ‘soft skills’ are what help your career stand the test of time
Technical skills are undoubtedly essential in an age of AI, big data, and automation. However, it doesn’t eclipse the ‘human-centric’ side of work – skills like creativity, critical thinking and intercultural fluency that robots can’t do so well. In fact, we believe that in an era of AI, these skills we misdefine as “soft” are what get you ahead.
Webinar – “Getting ahead without burning out”
Workshop: How to use content to build your personal brand
Building a personal brand online is an important step to take if you want to establish yourself as an expert in your field, grow in your career, network or reach a larger audience.
How to tell if you’re being gaslit at work – and what to do about it
Gaslighting is Merriam-Webster’s 2022 Word of the Year. Here’s how to spot gaslighting at work – and what to do about it.
The powerful benefits of group coaching
Here’s why you do not have imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome is an effect—not a cause—of workplaces with non-inclusive role models and representations of leadership.
Webinar – “Navigating Life Transitions: Working Motherhood”
We invited Sue Stephens (Regional Lead at Meta and founding member at Uncommon) to join Jude Skipwith (Head of Growth, Uncommon) to explore the realities of first-time motherhood and share actionable ways to navigate this life change.
How letting go of perfectionism can help your career and growth
Perfectionist behaviours can get you ahead - but up to a point.