My Real Career Story 2023 Draft 1
For many of us our LinkedIn and professional bios don’t inject enough of our real motivations and personalities so this is my first draft at trying to be less boring.
Category Archive work
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Lessons in strategy
What I’ve learnt about creating effective organisational strategies since an embarrassing interview a few years ago.
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How to get women to apply for your senior job
One sentence in a job advert about valuing diversity is below minimum effort to ensure more women apply for senior jobs, especially if all the other company signals are smelly.
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Paid exposure to racism is still trauma
Continued exposure to racism and its effects creates trauma. This doesn’t change just because people are being paid. Employers need to consider their duty of care more.
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Why we need solitude
What is solitude and why do we need it in work and life?
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Head of Diversity and Inclusion? No, thanks
Head of Diversity and Inclusion is an important role. It’s a role for many people who are serious about societal change. It’s also not a role for me. Here I share my current reservations around this job title especially for the most senior Black member of staff in an organisation. Tick Box Title? For 6-10 […]
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Why being connected to nature matters
What is nature connectedness and why is it important for your wellbeing?
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Exposure to racism is trauma
Continued exposure to racism and its effects creates trauma. More white people who think they are allies need to understand this.
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Influencing policy-making with a majority government
An 80 seat majority means the government can do what it wants. How can charities influence that?
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Avoiding back and neck pain when working at home
Practical tools to avoid back pain for people who use laptops at home.