PwC Mexico Partner Michelle Orozco reminds women not to be afraid of being ambitious. “It’s important to express your desire to develop professionally and share your opinion,” she says, adding that the issue of work/life flexibility is one that women need to be upfront about. “If you want more flexibility, or need to change some […]
Whether already working with mentors or thinking about doing so in the future, mentees should keep a few things in mind to maximize the benefits and to minimize the stress. Failing to put enough thought into career objectives, expecting mentors to do most of the heavy lifting and neglecting to show appreciation for the time […]
On both sides of the Atlantic, middle aged women have disproportionately suffered job loss in the years since the great recession began in 2008. Back in 2012, The Guardian reported on data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics and told us that “unemployment among women aged 50 to 64 has risen by 39% in […]
“When I started my career, I didn’t appreciate the extent to which different is good in our business,” says UBS’s Janine Shelffo. “Thinking differently and approaching problems from different angles is critical in coming up with great ideas for clients. Being authentic is more important than fitting the stereotype of an investment banker and is […]
I have learned that technical expertise is essential. But clients assume all advisors have it. So it merely gets you into the game. What helps you to win the game is your capacity to collaborate with others,” says Ana Malvestio, tax partner and diversity and inclusion leader for PWC Brazil. Malvestio started with PWC as […]
You can call storytelling a fine art, a talent, a method, a skill, the mark of a leader or all of the above. But what proves effective storytelling is a powerful leadership asset? Well to get technical about it, neuroscience does. Research into the neurobiological impact of storytelling by Paul Zak shows that stories change […]
Someone has just paid you a compliment about your achievements. How do you react? According to a recent post on the HBR Blog network by Dorie Clark and Andy Molinsky, your answer to the above will vary depending on the cultural environment in which you were brought up. Self-promotion is not welcome in all cultures, […]
Chances are, if you work in banking, you are thinking about bonus season. If you are keen to move companies, do your research before you get your bonus and start conversations with the right firms ahead of time. Why? Well, it is sometimes like being in a bad relationship, a small gesture can make you […]
“Be brave. Take smart risks. Recognize that you belong at the table.” For Susanne Clark of Centerbridge Partners, those are three key elements for women who aspire to success in the professional world. Clark has lived the philosophy of “smart risks,” with a career path that has involved a series of decisions to step outside […]
Your professional bio is often the first impression you make when it comes to your executive presence. So how do you get the words right, before you even speak a word? “Your bio is a strategic play and should be treated as such. A bio can help you get hired, gain visibility, and win you […]