How to Become a Business Analyst From Music to Business Analysis We spoke to Vicky Heward from Optimo on the Jobs for Women Podcast about all things careers as a business analyst. Vicky is a skilled Business Analyst with over a decade of diverse experience. With a strong background in both technology and business analysis, she has worked across a
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Navigating Menstrual Health in the Workplace Understanding the Impact A recent survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in the UK has revealed a startling reality: over two-thirds of women experience adverse effects at work due to their menstrual cycles. This survey, encompassing the responses of more than 2,000 women, highlights a significant yet often overlooked issue
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How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Embrace Self-Belief In a recent episode of the Jobs for Women podcast, host Zoe Haydn Jones welcomed the Founder of The Vivid Club, a community of Vivid, Brave Warrior Bosses. I also host my podcast, No Rest For The Vivid. Claire Hill, a self-belief coach and Vivid business club owner. The conversation, rich with insights
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In today’s dynamic business environment, diversity and inclusion (D&I) are not just buzzwords but essential components of a successful business strategy. Particularly, the focus on recruiting and empowering women in the workforce has gained significant momentum. This blog post aims to explore the key business drivers for collecting diversity data, with a specific focus on recruiting women and fostering women
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Disability, Innovation, and Workplace Dynamics In a recent interview on the Jobs for Women podcast, Susie Bould shared her experiences and insights, offering valuable lessons for women navigating their careers. Here are some key takeaways from her conversation with Zoe Haydn Jones. Embracing Creativity and Overcoming Bias Susie discussed the challenges she faced in her career, particularly around creativity and
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Negotiate Your Salary and Job Title Like a Pro Welcome to the Empowerment Era: Negotiating Your True Worth In the dynamic world of career advancement, one truth remains constant: negotiation is not just a skill—it’s an essential tool for empowerment. For women in the workforce, mastering the art of negotiation can be the key to unlocking doors to higher salaries,
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Goal-Setting for Gender Equality in Women’s Football In the world of sports, the quest for equality often encounters resistance, but it’s a game worth playing — and winning. Lewes Football Club has not only entered the field but is changing the rules of the game when it comes to women’s football. In a recent enlightening podcast, Stef McLoughlin and Zoe
Continue reading Strategies for Women to Foster Self-Confidence at Work In the competitive arena of the workplace, women often face an adversary that’s not just external barriers or glass ceilings, but something much closer to home—their own inner critic. This internal dialogue can be a relentless voice of doubt and criticism, setting impossibly high standards and fixating on every perceived shortcoming. Recognising
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Career Breakthroughs for Women In a world where women are continually breaking new ground in their careers, it’s essential to share the wisdom that fuels this progress. Our latest “Jobs for Women” podcast episode features Gemma Easdon, a professional life coach whose insights are nothing short of transformative. In this blog, we encapsulate Gemma’s empowering advice, offering you a beacon
Continue reading Unlocking True Confidence In today’s world, it’s easy to mistake bravado for confidence. However, true professional confidence stems from understanding one’s abilities, recognising areas of growth, and continuously striving for improvement. It’s about the behaviors and habits we cultivate over time, not just the image we project. Our masterclass with Anna Manning of Yes You Coaching was enlightening and Anna
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