While a significant part of my work has involved writing on behalf of others, I’ve often been hesitant to share my own perspectives with the wider world online. At the same time, somewhat ironically - speaking up, sharing their voice, and becoming more visible is exactly what I regularly coach other female leaders to do.
When I was approached by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford to write a blog about undertaking their Women's Leadership Development programme in 2022 however, I found it hard to say no. As I wrote, it reminded me of the relevance of becoming a stronger advocate for myself and other women in particular.
So I’ve decided to use this opportunity to reset and begin to share more of my thoughts moving forward, particularly as I feel so strongly about the need for women to have the backing and encouragement they require to realise their potential, both personally and professionally.
We each have our own ‘why’ behind our personal development journey - this experience gave me the space to reflect on my core values and reminded me of the importance of looking for opportunities to support one another and create meaningful impact, while aspiring to grow ourselves.
Shaping my leadership journey
