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I recently read a Fast Company article describing executive presence as “the new currency of business growth.” It struck me because it names something that comes up constantly in my work with senior leaders, even if people rarely say it quite that directly. By the time someone reaches Director or Senior Leader level, technical competence […]

In a world of restructures, “strategic realignments” and never-ending change, it’s no surprise that so many high-achieving professionals feel like the ground beneath them is never fully stable. At the recent Women In Research (WIRe) event at Netflix HQ, London, Show Up For Yourself, I shared a simple idea that landed deeply with the room: […]

What gives someone gravitas? Most people assume it comes from seniority or status, the job grade, the title on your email signature, or the visible signals that suggest influence. But these are surface layers, not the source. A recent moment involving Prince George sparked a much deeper reflection, true gravitas isn’t inherited, bestowed, or guaranteed […]

Early in my acting career, I found myself saying “yes” far too often. I worked for free, worked for very low pay, took on unreasonable and unsociable hours, and accepted roles that were not appropriate for my casting, ultimately wasting my time. I thought it showed commitment and would earn me respect. But instead? I […]