How to prioritise time as a busy working mum

Being a working mum can sometimes feel like being a juggler in the circus, with so many things pulling you in different directions all at once. Making time to work, for your children and for yourself can seem completely impossible at times, which is why Claudia Romero, a great friend to the netwomen community and […]
Why leaders need to reshape organisational culture for the next generations

The next generation (Gen Z and Millenials) have been identified as the most expected to leave their jobs. Therefore, it is crucial to understand their organisational culture expectations. The definition of organisational culture is: the way people collaborate and motivate each other, the way decisions are made, and the way value is created within an […]
Ambition is nOT a dirty word, here’s why

A lot of women hate the very word. For example, “ambition” can imply egotism, selfishness or the manipulative use of others for one’s own ends. Not one of the women who think this way would admit to being ambitious. Instead, it is reframed to sayings like “It’s not me; it’s the work.” “It’s not about […]
3 ways to cope with rejection

We have all been there when it’s something/someone/a client/outcome we really wanted or something we just assumed would go our way. Then that sinking feeling hits when things didn’t, in fact, go as planned. As if the anticipation-induced anxiety wasn’t enough, we also find ourselves dealing with disappointment and dissuasion. It’s natural, rejection is a […]
5 ways to chase away procrastination

Procrastination is the thief of time. Procrastination is not laziness, in fact, it can oftensuggest the opposite. It suggests that those of us who struggle with it, also struggle withperfectionism. We want things to be so well done and perfect that we get scared that weare not going to be able to reach that standard […]
Tech, talent and start ups in Silicon valley

Last week I had the opportunity to visit Silicon Valley with a smart bunch of entrepreneurs and meet Venture capitalists and investors. The experience was phenomenal, I was fully immersed in the culture and the success of SV from the moment I landed in sunny Cali. After my call with Zoi co-founder @FutureX, a few […]
7 healthy habits to promote a growth mindset

1. Know Where You’re GoingHave you ever been told to just go with the flow? It seems like a chill way to live lifebut what we often forget is some flowing entities end up flowing to a cesspit. Notnice right?! If you aren’t clear about your goals, values and what you stand for, youwill wander, […]