by Manuela Damant | Feb 14, 2022 | Future of work, Leadership, Soft Power
”Do you see yourself fitting into the typical stereotypes of success within the company?” This is one of the questions asked by Bain & Company in a study that asked more than 1,000 men and women in a mix of U.S. companies. One woman...
by Dovile Corrigan | Sep 9, 2021 | Balance, Future of work, Impact
How do you stay grounded and create value in a world that is so busy and impatient? For many of us, our daily agenda is filled with so many tasks that we feel victorious if we can simply stay on top of it. Never mind finding time and space for creating...
by Manuela Damant | Jul 9, 2021 | Future of work, Leadership, Purpose
Are you ready to return to work after a break or to find yourself a new exciting role? Are you wondering what level you can return to, apply for? Are well-meaning friends telling you not to get your hopes too high? To lower your expectations? Times are...
by Manuela Damant | May 18, 2021 | Balance, Future of work, Soft Power
This is one of the questions our clients with a tendency for perfectionism usually ask us before signing up to coaching or our Gentle Ambition programme. Having built whole careers and lives on the ability to create outstanding outcomes I can see the reluctance in...
by Manuela Damant | Apr 28, 2021 | Future of work, Leadership
He curiously looked at me across the table and said: ”I’d like to get your input on a situation at work Manuela. You’re busy with female leadership, right? Our company has been under pressure from both shareholders and clients to increase the gender...
by Manuela Damant | Mar 30, 2021 | Confidence, Future of work, Leadership, Soft Power
As a big believer in women supporting each other I frequently get asked how to deal with judgments and criticism from other women in the office. Clients share that other women perceive them as bossy, that they’re viewed with envy and jealousy, or that they have...