Imagine a World Beyond International Women’s Day

“I want to live in a world where there isn’t an International Women’s Day,” said my colleague, with a fervour that sparked a deep conversation about equality. As we delved into the topic, I found myself resonating with her sentiment.

women leadersMary GregoryMarch 13, 2024IWD2024, women leaders, gender parity

Building Confidence - Do You Ever Take Your Skills and Talents For Granted?

I'm still smiling and reflecting on last week's Fab Co-Lab live event (https://www.fabcollab.co.uk/thefab-co-lab ) and the incredible Fab Collab community. It was a powerful reminder of a supportive network's profound impact on our confidence and success.

women leadersMary GregoryNovember 15, 2023confidence, leadership development, collaboration, women leaders

Women In Leadership Series - How Women Excel in Leading Change

When it comes to leadership and driving change, women possess some remarkable qualities. A Harvard Business Review study by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman from June 2019 revealed something fascinating: women tend to outperform men in 17 out of 19 leadership competencies. Impressive, right? But there's a catch

women leadersMary GregoryOctober 5, 2023women leaders, strengths, navigating change, bias, confidence

Women In Leadership Series: Asking for Support Is A Strength Not A Weakness

· Do you find it hard to make requests or ask for support from your #network?

Women are often socialized to be good at looking after others, not putting themselves first and learning to be self-sufficient and not to ask for help. Meaning they are less likely to ask for things from their network.