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Inspiring Inclusion

Inspiring Inclusion #IWD2024 Inspire Inclusion encourages everyone to recognise the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, including those from marginalised communities. One of the key pillars of promoting and inspiring Inclusion is the promotion of diversity into leadership and decision-making positions. This International Women's Day, it's...

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HR’s Diversity Dilemma

Breaking Barriers for a Brighter Future Human Resources, often hailed as the heart of an organisation, is facing a glaring dilemma – a lack of diversity. Despite being the driving force behind shaping company culture and ensuring fair practices, HR departments worldwide remain largely homogeneous, with women comprising a significant...

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Advancing Equity & Inclusivity For Healthcare

Racial & ethnic groups the wider disparities Anyone working in healthcare will know among racial and ethnic groups there are always wider disparities…… Black mothers experience postpartum depression more than any other group and Black women are 4x more likely to die in childbirth than other groups. The release of...

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Discernment – The ultimate life hack in 2024

Always hypervisible! The idea that success is a 'one size fits all' approach and not trusting your instincts or that something can be done in a different way is harmful and exhausting. If like me you are highly emotionally sensitive to people and situations. One of the reasons for this...

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Big ideas, Bethlehem & detachment

Kitchen ceilings As I rushed around, frantically grabbing the final presents. I couldn't help but wonder why I always ended up in this chaotic situation. Every year, I promised myself that I would be more organised and avoid leaving everything to the last minute. But here I was, on Christmas...

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Why are we holding grudges?

Holding onto past hurts As humans, we often indulge in the practice of holding onto past hurt in the form of grudges. A grudge is the manifestation of harboured anger, bitterness, resentment, or other negative feelings that persist long after someone has caused us pain. However, the practice of nursing...

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When something bad happens

Belonging Uncertainty Our sense of belonging in school and at work has been shown to directly affect academic grades, performance and mental well-being. Throughout history, social connections and group membership have been critical for survival, so it is natural to question whether we fit into new environments. The experience of questioning whether...

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5 Signs of Gaslighting

What is gaslighting? Gaslighting is a specific type of manipulation, where the manipulator is trying to get someone else (or a group of people) to question their own reality, memory or perceptions. It may start out with seemingly small offences or microaggressions! But, the problem is that even more or less...

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REST is a Superpower

The Power of Rest Rest is intrinsically powerful. It allows the body and mind to rejuvenate, repair, and regenerate. For workaholic superwomen, juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, rest isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity. It aids in maintaining physical health, fosters mental clarity and balances our emotions. More importantly, it can...

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Equal Futures – Leading with Kindness

What is the one pressing problem you want to solve?Last week Friday, I spent the day with some of the powerhouses in the DEI, anti-oppression and equity space (many of whom I know from LinkedIn) to reimagine how to create an equal world.Thanks to #MissionEquality Sharon Hurley Hall (she/her), Lea...

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