by Margaret E Ward | Jul 30, 2014 | Insights
Is criticism of your conference speech gendered? We’ve all heard of women – politicians, journalists, executives – who go on TV and find their hair and earrings get more comment than their content. This post explores one professional’s...
by Margaret E Ward | Jun 26, 2014 | Insights
Lack of female opinion writers! A newly published study in the US found that two fifths of female-penned columns at top US newspapers were about “hard news” such as politics or economics but that these women are often relegated to writing on traditionally...
by Margaret E Ward | Jun 23, 2014 | Insights
Women need to invest in themselves We’re all too ready to spend hundreds on a new pair of designer shoes or jeans but how often do we invest in our long-term future. Do you: Have a career plan? Have you identified any obstacles and ways to overcome them? (Public...
by Margaret E Ward | Jun 19, 2014 | Insights
Remembering a great woman, Maya Angelou Last month, the world lost a great woman and one who wasn’t afraid to speak up. African-American author, poet and civil activist, Maya Angelou died at the age of 86. Here the Guardian remembers some of her best...
by Margaret E Ward | Mar 25, 2014 | Insights
“Make your Mark”, a talk by Margaret E Ward, April 1 The world of work is jam-packed with meetings, presentations and important private conversations. In the midst of all this activity how can you be memorable? What will separate you from the rest of the...
by Margaret E Ward | Mar 21, 2014 | Insights
Bingo And courtesy of @KdotCdot on Twitter, we have discovered this wonderful Female Conference Speaker bingo card. Have it at the ready the next time you ask a conference organiser why there aren’t more women giving speeches or presentations at their event, or...
