Commanding versus demanding respect. Maybe every one of us experiences this at some point in our careers: being seen as less than, simply by virtue of being a female leader in a male-dominated environment. Sometimes others carry out actions that
Confidence and wellbeing go hand in hand
Back in May, I shared the above framework that explains how confidence goes hand in hand with wellbeing. For those of us who are heart-centred leaders in this industry, it can be so easy to get stuck in this dynamic. You find
How to truly project confidence
On today’s LIVE video I continue to lead up to the theme of on my upcoming webinar on Monday: confidence and wellbeing. But before I share how you can truly project confidence, I ask you to consider your assumptions of
“I love what you guys do!”
“I love what you guys do!” Quite often this is the feedback I get for Love Letters to Chefs. I appreciate those comments, but sometimes wonder if I should make the point that there are no guys here, just one
How to build your confidence and enjoy a better work life balance
Next Monday, I am hosting a webinar on how building your confidence supports your wellbeing as a female leader in Hospitality. These are my learnings from my own work with women in our industry and hearing of their experiences with burnout,
What you don’t have
This was a powerful realisation from a coachee (outside Hospitality) that I worked with this week. She had to deliver a training to people outside her socio-economic and ethnic background and felt so undeserving of the opportunity, even though she
Lean into the trust
For anyone who is stepping into their next level – whether you are being given a promotion, assigned an event to run or even a new opening to head. This is the very moment that the self-doubt kicks in, when
Disrupting the status quo
– Not having your viewpoint seen and heard. – Being passed over for opportunities – Not having your authority respected – Not being appreciated or acknowledged for your achievements If you are a female leader in Hospitality, you have probably
Supporting female Hospitality leaders this month
Calling female leaders in Hospitality who want support with resolving a challenge or achieving a goal. There is not always the space for you to be vulnerable and reach out for support, helping you move forward in your personal and
Getting in your own way
It might be that you are getting in your own way. – Not giving yourself permission to rest, from feeling guilty that you have not done enough – Doing way more than you need to, from feeling like you have