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Overcome fear of public speaking and become a millionaire! (Maybe)
Overcome fear of public speaking and become a millionaire! (Maybe) Are you frightened of public speaking? One-time waitress Barbara Corcoran was once too terrified to speak in front of an audience, according to CNN Money. She overcame that, made millions from property...
Would you join a stiletto network?
Would you join a stiletto network? Did you know today is (in the US, at least) National Girlfriends Networking Day? When women in business support each other, and share their knowledge, insights and contacts, it is mutually beneficial. In her new book, Stiletto...
Is the best man for the job a woman?
Is the best man for the job a woman? New research from the Hay Group has found that women have better interpersonal skills at work, reports the Harvard Business Review: “Specifically, women are more likely to show empathy as a strength, demonstrate strong ability in...
We need more women in the workplace
We need more women in the workplace On her blog, Olwen Dawe, an enterprise development specialist in the west of Ireland, reflects on the Women's Economic Engagement and the Europe 2020 Agenda conference that took place in Dublin Castle at the end of April.
Are you talking yourself out of achieving your potential?
Are you talking yourself out of achieving your potential? Warren Buffett, probably the world’s single most successful investor, is certainly bullish on one thing: the potential of women to contribute to economic success. While structural barriers to getting ahead are...
BBC holds training day for expert women
BBC holds training day for expert women The Guardian: Broadcasting's gender imbalance is inexcusable after Expert Women's Day
Saving the world, one woman at a time
Saving the world, one woman at a time Sometimes it seems we could ponder life’s big questions forever without coming up with any real answers. Population biologists at Stanford University say they have a good idea how to save the world, reports the Huffington Post....
No time-wasting, ladies!
No time-wasting, ladies! Forbes: Popeyes CEO To Women: Don't Waste Time Trying To Fit In
More women on conference panels – men can help!
More women on conference panels – men can help! “Men: You can help fix this. Refuse to participate unless there are women on stage with you. Dear Men, Have you noticed that a lot of the time it just seems like, gosh, there are a lot of dudes speaking at this...
Women need public-speaking skills to get ahead
Women need public-speaking skills to get ahead Virtual Strategy: Women need PR skills