For many women, trying to break through the glass ceiling in the business role is a step too far. Trying to compete against equally ambitious males in the hope of becoming a successful business owner is hard, largely due to sexism which sadly is still in existence in the business world. Fortunately, a growing number...Read More

Last week we addressed a key difference between a high performer and an elite performer. This week is the first of three tips in this series I’ll be sharing with you for keeping you energised and vibrant throughout the week. This strategy is easy to understand as a concept, but not as easy to implement...Read More

The phrase square peg in a round hole is an idiom for something that does not fit.  There are many women who are living their lives as square pegs in round holes and doing jobs that are just not them. Sometimes they do not even realise that they are doing this and they continue day...Read More

We are pleased to announce that ‘Heels of Steel – Surviving and thriving the Corporate World’ By Vanessa Vallely is out now and available on Amazon and in Waterstones stores. The book by WeAreTheCity Founder, tells not only the candid tale of one individual woman’s rise through the City of London but also imparts with...Read More

By Jessica Chivers, founder of The Talent Keeper Specialists (www.talentkeepers.co.uk) and author of Mothers Work! How to Get a Grip on Guilt and Make a Smooth Return to Work (Hay House, 2011). Nicky Dulieu (CEO of Hobbs) has called on women to be more authentic at work. Market research by her business found that one...Read More

When you’re in the midst of a busy job and using a variety of skills every day, you rarely consciously face any barriers because you only know one language. It can therefore be hard to grasp why so many people insist that a second language will help your career. Even in large, multi-national corporations, there...Read More

If you’re currently trying to decide whether or not to change careers, it’s a good idea to weigh up the pros and cons of making a switch. Those of us with secure jobs may be finding it hard to think of many benefits connected to taking a risk and changing things up. Look a little...Read More

How often do you daydream about working from home, earning great money, fitting the hours you work around nap/school time, being intellectually stimulated and contributing to the world around you? If it’s something you think about fairly regularly then the good news is (a) you’re normal and (b) you need look no further…… The Challenges...Read More

Over the past 20 years the number of working women in the UK has risen, while the number of working men has declined. Indeed, according to the centre-right think-tank Policy-Exchange, there will be more women in work than men by 2014. As an increasingly motivated and powerful workforce, women are increasingly seeking out new occupations....Read More

Sort out your career on the train into work with Uevolve executive coach Lucinda Harlow… Spring has sprung in the City. You’re swapping boots for heels and risking the first al fresco sarnies of the year. So are there some work headaches you need to put away along with your big coat? Freshen up the...Read More