Commitment

Dr Almira Ross

Commitment

Commitment commitment issues

A few days ago I had a conversation with a strong female leader who struggled to commit fully to what she professed to care most about — her impact and legacy. And yet, without commitment, it’s unlikely she will ever realise her vision and make the contribution she so desires. This conversation prompted me to […]

How to cultivate courage in a leadership role

How to cultivate courage in a leadership role courage in a leadership role

Every week, I’m at the allotment. There’s something soothing about tending plants; it gives me time to reflect, to see the garden as a perfect metaphor for leadership. The garden can represent both the challenges women face in leadership roles and the inner growth we all need to lead as authentically as possible. In our […]

Why does leadership style matter?

Why does leadership style matter? Why does leadership style matter

How the right leadership will help you and your environment thrive Your leadership style is very important because its impact can reach right down to the roots of the company and beyond. The right leadership style will create an environment that encourages growth and positive change, something that is very much needed in our workplaces […]

How to become an authentic leader – naturally

How to become an authentic leader – naturally How to become an authentic leader

How to make your environment flourish… for everyone. Leadership is just like gardening. There is no better way to nurture your garden or allotment than to get stuck in with your hands in the soil; with patience, investment in time and nurturing habits (and of course hard work!), you will experience consistent growth. The exact […]

The Right Team to Ensure your Success

The Right Team to Ensure your Success importance of team roles

Partnership, collaboration and support are all key to your success as a woman leader, Nowhere more so than with your team.  Ideally, your team needs to comprise a group of people with a balanced mix of complementary natural talents.   Creative, innovative people to create value. Outgoing, people-people to leverage that value through their teams, […]

Shaming and Taming

Shaming and Taming dealing with uncomfortable emotions

I hit rock bottom a few days ago during a deep detox program I’ve been doing. Anger, frustration, a sense that I was, once again, swallowing my own emotions to fit in with and please others.  Except this time, I let those feelings flow, and discovered the great gift these uncomfortable emotions had to offer. […]

Bringing Balance to your Leadership

Bringing Balance to your Leadership Balance in Leadership

Balance in Leadership Image by Lena https://www.flickr.com/photos/ontask/39332836465 Today is the Spring Equinox when, in the Northern Hemisphere, we are reminded of that exquisite balance of day and night, light and dark, the inner and the outer world. Today the focus is on the creative, life-giving energy of spring, a time to sow new seeds, new […]