I just made a comeback to cycling. I retired a decade ago after a 200km ride wreaked havoc with my shoulders. This time the smart move was to join a great team of supportive riders. They do not mind me being (much) older and slower than them. They wait for me to catch up when … Read more
Sarah recalls panicking about putting herself forward when she arrived in Australia decades ago. For many years she saw herself as an impostor, telling herself, “I am not perfect yet.” She now understands she was in the grip of perfectionism, overthinking even the smallest of problems and spinning her wheels, not completing projects because whatever … Read more
Susan found that leaders who believe in you don’t just bring out the best in you, they help develop the creative aspect of you. In the early part of her career, she worked in a command/control style environment in a consulting company. She found that approach was effective for dealing with a known type of … Read more
Sandra learned from one of her influential mentors that outstanding leaders connect with people on their teams. Her mentor called people at random to check in with them to see how they were going and what they needed. She also followed up and addressed their concerns if possible. They appreciated her commitment to them and, … Read more
As the only woman on the executive leadership team, Heather was often reluctant to speak. She replayed the team meetings and asked herself why she did not offer the gold of her insights, particularly in her area of expertise. Instead, she kept her thoughts to herself. If only she could be like the men around … Read more