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What is imposter syndrome?

Who experiences imposter syndrome? It is a phenomenon or experience that occurs in an individual, not a mental disorder. Impostorย phenomenonย is not recognised in the DSM or ICD, although both of these classification systems recognise low self-esteem and sense of failure as associated symptoms of depression. If you are neurodiverse or...

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What does good allyship look like?

What does good allyship look like in your organisation? This week I was asked how a companies Top 100 Leaders can improve the mental health & wellbeing of their organisation through good allyship. Here was my response; 'Good allyship means turning the spotlight away from oneself and supporting marginalised groups...

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Where are you really from?

Where are you really from? This is a commonly asked question that some think is ok to ask - but actually is quite offensive.  The question itself is not a bad one. I think it is extremely normal to ask someone โ€˜Where are you from?โ€™ I have asked this question many...

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๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ž๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐€๐‚๐Š๐‹๐€๐’๐‡!

๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ž๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐€๐‚๐Š๐‹๐€๐’๐‡!I've felt really upset by this whole "quiet quitting" debate!Putting in extra hours or taking on additional responsibilities to prove my worth is not something I have been adverse to in my career and it still isnโ€™t!But, if work is consuming your life and you're expected to do...

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Roe vs Wade – What about the ones who are raped?

Roe vs Wade For many women this has been a HUGE blow! And, many are feeling totally appalled and saddened by the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade Ending the constitutional right to abortion across many states will probably create a black market for abortions that will not...

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Tall Poppy Syndrome

Cutting down the tall poppy The tall poppy syndrome is a cultural phenomenon in which people hold back, criticise or sabotage those who have or are believed to have achieved success in one or more aspects of life, particularly intellectual or cultural wealth. Whether you speak up in a meeting...

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5 Ways Diverse Women Can Amplify Their Voices

Queens why hard work isn't enough? Hard work alone is never enough to take you all the way to the top! Some of us have worked for companies for years and have never got a look in when it comes to progression UK author, Kate Lister Tweeted: โ€œHow old were you when...

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Feeling Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Feeling Comfortable in Your Own Skin Too many of us think 'if I just looked better, had another qualification, or gained some more relevant work experience, then perhaps I will be good enough or accepted? Taking charge of your thoughts when youโ€™re not feeling confident or trusting others, can be...

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Black Female Founder – This is Me!

I am good enoughI am fearlessI am confidentLet me break it downย I am a Black British born female. Living in London, with Jamaican heritage.ย Yes, both my parents are black!! (this is a regular question, I am asked constantly)!!I first trained as a therapist in 1999. I had always been fascinated...

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A goal without a deadline is just a WISH!

A goal without a deadline is just a WISH! If I asked for an increase and I got shut down, it didn't stop me. I was no longer able to play small and I was focused on really doing things differently. I had already planned my next steps prior, so...

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