Speak Up -The BBC Radio 4 programme with Mary Ann Sieghart aired recently and I was so pleased to be part of this, alongside some high profile professors and lecturers, including the legendary linguist Professor Deborah Cameron. They shared the incontrovertible research, data and evidence that women struggle to speak and be heard in public. […]
public speaking, women, women speaking,“One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive or assertive enough or because I’m empathic, I am weak.” Jacinda Arden’s comments are echoed by the daily experiences of many women but why? Why does the world persist in seeing things in such a binary 2-dimentional way? Clearly strength is […]
leadership, women,Patricia’s been working hard on the audio version of She Said and we’re excited to announce that it will be available from April 28th on Amazon! Perfect listening for long summer walks.
Communication, public speaking, women, women being heard, women speaking,A special place in heaven – Choose to Challenge The theme for International Women’s Day this year is “choose to challenge”. One thing that women need to challenge is a popular belief that there is no problem in the current workplace. It is STILL a significantly uneven playing field. The issues are subtle but insidious. […]
Choose to Challenge, IWD, women,The views of women in sales are simply not being heard enough. In order to be most competitive, women’s views must be heard and must be encouraged to break through that glass ceiling. In this ISM article, Patricia explores why, if at entry level, there is a 50:50 split in women joining the workforce, is […]
meetings, public speaking, sales, women,If you struggle with speaking up in meetings, video calls or groups, have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? Patricia’s article offers some answers to those questions and gives some top tips on how to get your voice heard. Tips to speaking up more in meetings
Communication, speaking, women,The critical missing component hindering women’s success is for them to choose their opportunities wisely, and proactively and concisely speak their contributions, without apology or conditions, so that they may be listened to and credited for their contributions in critical discussions. Whether they are speaking in public at a PTA meeting, making a corporate presentation, participating or […]
Communication, Millenials, public speaking, speaking, women,To face the challenges of the 21st Century, the world needs to harness the full power of human capability and creativity. Everyone has a stake in ensuring women have equal opportunities in the world of work. The evidence is clear. The PWC “Women in Work Index” shows that improving female participation in work across the […]
Millenials, public speaking, women,Millennial women are making the same mistake as older generations, in assuming that the workplace is a level playing field. It isn’t. The figures on women’s representation in the boardroom and in politics along with the gender pay gap reveal this very clearly. Women’s ability to speak out to influence is critical to progress, and […]
Communication, public speaking, women,Equal numbers of men and women get qualifications and enter the workplace but by the time we look at a few steps on from the entry level roles, for example at director level, it is 65% men 35% women, by C-Suite level men make up 78%. Why is that still the case? One big reason […]
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Speak Up -The BBC Radio 4 programme with Mary Ann Sieghart aired recently and I was...
9 Aug 2021
“One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive or assertive...
10 Jun 2021
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