Jan 13, 2020
12 January 2020 By Alison Maitland At a time of deep political and social divisions, when female politicians have resigned citing the level of abuse and threats they’ve received, it is more critical than ever that women are able to make their voices heard. Speaking...
Dec 2, 2019
2 December 2019 By Alison Maitland Understanding your impact as a leader helps you to empower other people more effectively. It is achieved, partly at least, by connecting with your heart, not just your head. Take the example of Michelle Obama, who treated her role...
Sep 16, 2019
16 Sept 2019 By Alison Maitland One news item that briefly stole headlines from Brexit in the UK during August was a proposal for the state pension age to be increased from 65 to 75 within 15 years. The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), a think tank headed by...
Jul 23, 2019
23 July 1019 By Alison Maitland Men who advocate for gender equality are often described as ‘ambassadors’ or ‘allies’, which to me suggests their role is a supportive one, while women should do most of the work. It’s true that women have...
May 17, 2019
17 May 2019 By Alison Maitland In divided times, there is cause for hope in initiatives that aim to bridge differences, whether at work, at home or in society. One such initiative is More in Common, a project that has brought together residents of Lambeth, in south...
