“I’ve got a job interview tomorrow!” Sarah looked excited as she whispered this juicy bit of news to Philip, her colleague of three years, as they waited at the counter for their morning coffees. “But don’t tell anyone!” She put her finger to her lips to make her point. “Don’t worry” he assured her, “your...Read More

By Simon North, Founder of Position Ignition and the Career Ignition Club There are times in our life and career when getting to know ourselves better becomes the Holy Grail. We know that it’s important to know ourselves and we know our level of self-knowledge correlates with our emotional intelligence. What are the things that...Read More

Christine Bakewell is different. Good different. She is one of the 17% of women working in IT. And she not only works in it, she’s had, and still has, a very successful career in it for over two decades. She’s an independent IT management consultant helping a huge variety of different companies in the UK,...Read More

Did you know that The University of Chicago Booth School of Business has a London campus? Located close to both Bank and Moorgate stations we are in the heart of the City of London. Attracting senior executives from the EMEA region we have a number of programmes running on campus and work with a variety...Read More

How to avoid being stuck in a conversation As professional women, we’ve all been there haven’t we? You’re at a social function, a networking event, a business conference and your intention is to circulate, meet new people, catch up with colleagues and friends – and then it happens.  You get stuck. What started off as...Read More

Tomorrow’s leaders are studying today at the best business schools in the world. These institutions don’t just give their students exposure to the thoughts and practices of great economists and captains of industry, they also provide hands-on training that essentially launch viable businesses before graduation day. Let’s take a look at some of the top...Read More

Whether to return to work straight after having children is a decision that many women battle with. For some women, the answer is plain and simple. If you have the luxury of being financially stable or have a partner who is willing to continue working, then it is much easier to be a stay-at-home mom....Read More

Many want to break into the management consulting industry as it is known to be a lucrative and prestigious field. However, the competition for aspiring consultants is quite steep. In order for you to be ready to plunge into this highly rewarding profession, you need to take the following steps: 1.       Assess your qualifications Consulting...Read More

In December 2013 a new study found fundamental differences in the ways that neurological pathways are connected in men’s and women’s brains. The scientists behind the study believe that this explains why men and women demonstrate different aptitudes and abilities.  The study suggests that men are better at motor skills, such as reading maps for...Read More

Have you ever been in the position when you have seen the perfect job only to be put off applying after reading the requirements for the role? Research informs us that when looking for new job opportunities women will only generally apply if they match at least 80% of the job requirements whereas men will...Read More