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Emmanuelle Luba
Emmanuelle Luba’s background in software/cybersecurity marketing spans over two decades, during which time she has honed her skills in creating and implementing effective channel and …
The Power of Mentoring – Women in Tech forum White Paper
Mentoring has long been seen as a mutually beneficial way to provide professional development, particularly for women that face…
How do you Build Executive Presence and Own the Room?
Last month I had the pleasure of participating in Women in Tech forum's virtual panel on ‘Building Executive Presence and Owning the Room’, where I got to discuss this important topic with three...
How can Women in Tech Sales stand out from the crowd?
In January, I had the pleasure of joining the panel at a Women in Tech forum networking event at The Century Club in Soho with 120+ inspiring women and male allies in…
Goal Setting for Career Success
According to some studies, people with clearly formulated goals that are written down are 42% more likely to achieve those goals than people who do not put pen to paper. By writing your goals...
The Power of Women in Tech Sales: 3 Takeaways from Samsara’s Women in Sales Event
Women make up around 19% of the current tech workforce, with just 5% of tech start-ups being female-owned. They remain outnumbered in B2B sales across most industries, …
Ezim Ezea
Ezim Ezea works in Talent Acquisition at Netflix. She shares her highlights of working in tech, how she relates to Black History Month and how she will pay tribute to Black History Month …
Nicole Perryman
Nicole Perryman is Manager, Business Consulting EMEA at Adobe. She shares how moving to Adobe has been her biggest career highlight and how Black History Month for her is about reflection, …
Almarni Khan
Almarni Khan, is Inclusion & Diversity Programme Manager at GBG. She shares her highlights of working in tech, how she relates to Black History Month and how she will pay tribute to Black History Month by …
Obehi Orihbabor
Obehi Oribhabor is an Inside Sales Representative at Adobe. She shares her passion for working in the tech industry and how Black History Month for her includes celebrating the progress of …
Veronica Hollingsworth
Veronica Hollingsworth is an Account Executive, Enterprise Sales, Government at Adobe. She shares her passion for working in the Tech industry and how Black History Month for her is a time of …
Youmanli Faboumy
Youmanli Faboumy is a Founder and CEO, at TAYO’S MOMENTS, she talks about how she loves how Black History Month brings people together and how she is looking to personally pay tribute to …
Juliet Baker
Juliet Baker is a Senior Go-To-Market Programme Manager at Adobe. She shares her career highlights and how Black History Month for her is a reminder to reflect on and appreciate the achievement of …
Balance
Considering your values and not falling are two big components of balance. Until I read the
definition of balance, I never knew that. The idea of work:life balance had always been so abstract
to me …
How Discovering Your Values Can Reduce Loneliness
Before I left my role as Managing Director at a well-established marketing events agency back in 2016, I undertook a period of self-discovery. I learnt …
The Surprising Secret to Success in Tech
All of us know that in the tech world, the smarter somebody is, the much better he or she will do, right? Incorrect. New findings show …
Lonely… Do We Just Need More Friends?
How many friends do you have? How many best friends? A study of over 10,000 people by Snapchat in 2019 found that the average number of best friends people have is 4.3 …
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Recent studies suggest that as many as 70% of us have suffered from imposter syndrome at some point in our career, with this being particularly prevalent amongst high achievers. With imposter syndrome …
Menopause in the Workplace: Have the Ground Rules Changed?
Menopause first hit the headlines as a workplace topic with the publication of Baroness Ros Altmann’s 2015 report to government championing …
Women invest 29% less than their male counterparts—but nearly 2 of 3 want to invest more in 2022
We surveyed an equal measure of investors and non-investors in Austria, Germany, France, …
Which Europeans saved and spent the most in 2021?
If you’ve ever struggled to stick to a savings goal, you may already suspect that the human brain is not hardwired for savings success. “Our brains have not developed for …
We need to ‘normalise’ women in tech, says Grab CEO
The trailblazing co-founder of Grab is on a mission to create a more inclusive environment for the next generation of female entrepreneurs in tech. Tan Hooi Ling, …
60% of women in STEM careers inspired by role models
Although the number of women in STEM sectors is on the rise, progress remains slow. Girls therefore need greater exposure to female role models. The recent push to …
Diversity in the Modern Workplace
During the pandemic, diversity and inclusion took somewhat of a backseat for many organisations who were grappling with revenue losses, disruptions to supply chains and the challenge of engaging...
Leadership: Lessons from the past
I find it both uplifting and insightful to read about great leaders, even more so to work with them! When thinking about what a great leader means to me, it is not just about the broader metrics of...
Leadership Series with Surbjit Juttla
Leadership Series with Surbjit Juttla
Women in STEM
Women of Colour in STEM
Leadership Series with Laura Atkinson
Angie chats to Laura Atkinson, Head of Partners & Alliances at SAP UK & Ireland, where she takes us on a journey through her career and her path to leadership. Laura shares her advice on the...
Leadership Series with Grace Massey
Introduction Angie chats to Grace Massey, Marketing Director at nudge about her marketing career and path to leadership. Grace acknowledges she enjoys the setting up and growth phases of...
Leadership Series with Damilola Erinle
Being a black woman in tech Damilola asserts that being a black woman in tech is a combination of both feeling valued but also lonely. She says that growing up as a black person in a...
Wellbeing at Work
Introduction Women’s health is a topic we are all familiar with but in terms of women’s health at work (menstruation, fertility, pregnancy) it is still largely untalked about. The tech industry has...
Find Your Sticky Toffee Pudding
Imagine this - you're out for dinner, you've eaten way too much food and are full! But, the desert menu comes and you see sticky toffee pudding on the menu, and guess what… You find room!! (Well I...
Sustainability, For Profit
Since the industrial revolution, two influential groups have been at the heart of driving global social change & sustainability. In one corner we have governments who whilst driving a multitude...
The $28 Trillion Gender Diversity Problem
22 years of being in industry gives you a reasonable timeline to look back and evaluate how things have changed. Whilst we have made great progress in technical innovations over the past 2 decades,...
Goal Setting for Career Success
According to some studies, people with clearly formulated goals that are written down are 42% more likely to achieve those goals than people who do not put pen to paper. By writing your goals...
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2021: MENTAL HEALTH IN AN UNEQUAL WORLD
Celebrated during the 10th of October every year, World Mental Health Day aims to bring …
5 Tips in Fostering Inclusivity, Diversity, And Belongingness in the Working Environment
As National Inclusion Week draws to a close, we’d like to share 5 top tips on how you can foster an …
Facing up to the fear of failure – things I have learnt.
Identifying the cause of the fear of failure can be difficult to pinpoint. I know for many people, especially women, there is often no pivotal event that …
Building Your Authentic Personal Brand
A personal brand is very important for your career. A personal brand is a generally recognised and uniform perception or …
The Art of Confident Communication
According to the English Dictionary, communication is the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing or …
Activating Allyship
An ally is a person who defends a person or group who has been singled out and discriminated against. As described by the Anti-oppression Network, allyship is an intentional, continuous, and …
The Science Behind Stress
Due to the impact of remote working, the need for organisations to understand how to support all employees is higher than ever. Due to this need, diversity, equity, gender, race and inclusion has...
5 ways to get out of a reading slump
Everyone gets in a reading slump sometimes – it could be that your past few reads haven’t lived up to your expectations or …
Ditch the Quick Fix Diet
January, Monday, the day after a difficult hangover… a diet and lifestyle overhaul is easier than it sounds. A radical detox or crazy juice cleanse is not a long-term solution to losing weight and...
Accelerating Your Career in Tech
A career in technology can be profoundly rewarding because of the mass societal changes in recent years. Technology is exploding. Information is communicated fast and efficiently in our …
Walk Yourself Wealthy
Due to the impact of remote working, the need for organisations to understand how to support all employees is higher than ever. Due to this need, diversity, equity, gender, race and inclusion has...
The secret to making a four-day week work…
Have you heard the news? Iceland has officially paved the way in making a four-day week a possibility for the rest of the world …
The biggest HR lesson from Simone Biles
Since the pandemic, 80% of organisations have seen more employees ask for mental health support, showing demand …
How to Start a Women’s Group Internally
Due to the impact of remote working, the need for organisations to understand how to support all employees is higher than ever …
How to Get Out of the Working From Home Rut
The current pandemic has changed the work dynamic for lots of people. Many people have been working from home for over a year now …
5 Phrases that Jeopardize your Work Integrity
Many working professionals will tell you that to get ahead in the corporate or any world there are a certain set of unspoken rules to …
The Tech Industry and Young People
The steep rise in technology brings with it unique challenges of competition and variety as well as endless innovation. In this article …
Wellbeing in The Workplace
Building a large and diverse network allows you to form real, mutually beneficial relationships and connections that can lead to new opportunities. In this article we’ll discuss some top tips taken...
Networking effectively online and offline
Building a large and diverse network allows you to form real, mutually beneficial relationships and connections that can lead to new opportunities. In this article we’ll …
Imposter Syndrome
Recent studies suggest that as many as 70% of us have suffered from imposter syndrome at some point in our career, with this being particularly prevalent amongst high achievers. With imposter syndrome …
Making Friends With Money
Make friends with money- so that you look after it and it looks after you. This worksheet will help you build a positive relationship with your finances by helping you change your attitude to money…
Saving Spending – Budgeting
Make friends with money- so that you look after it and it looks after you. This worksheet will help you work on your budgeting skills and start to save money by setting ‘SMART’ goals…
The Challenges of Navigating Leadership with Gillian Fitzgerald
Gillian Fitzgerald is the Customer Experience Manager at Slack. In this article we’ll explore her recent transition into a leadership role with Slack. We will discuss…
Leadership Series with Orla Murphy
Angie chats to Orla Murphy, Founder and Director of Seeblue Marketing about her leadership journey. How change has been a constant for her, providing sound advice on getting comfortable with change...
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Building a large and diverse network allows you to form real, mutually beneficial relationships and connections that can lead to new opportunities. In this article we’ll discuss some top tips taken...
6 Themed Books to Read This Spring
If workplace equality and being a woman in today’s workplace is your new interest then we’ve got the perfect reads for you this spring. Packed full of great quotes, anecdotes and statistics to get...
Moving past a business case for diversity
There are various challenges to diversity in the workplace, notably a distinct lack of empirical evidence of the effect of diversity. Despite this, many businesses ‘fall for’ the fallacy that financial performance …
Looking Up: Alicia Kennedy
When starting out your career everyone has come across that first truly influential leader. Someone who has, sometimes unknowingly, shaped your aspirations and left an impression that guides you for years to come …
Looking Up: Julie Liegl
For my next interview, I had the opportunity to pick the brain of the brilliant Julie Liegl, our Chief Marketing Officer at Slack. For context, this came about because I, very luckily, have Julie as my Executive Sponsor …
Looking Up: Daniel Barret
The time I spent at MongoDB was one of the most challenging yet rewarding periods of my career. I joined the company at a point when I was eager to push myself, take a leap into a role that felt beyond my experience and swim in a very large ocean, filled with very big fish …
Looking Up: Kim Harris
Having heard Kim speak at a Women in Tech event about progressing into Leadership I figured she would be the perfect candidate for my series. Whilst on stage, I noted that she effused an air of confidence so when we got chatting it surprised me to learn she had …
A Tribute to 5 Social Entrepreneurs
A post celebrating the most impactful and inspiring women doing amazing work in their fields to raise and empower women. Margaret Ackah–Yensu is a Gahnaian and British-trained esthetician who …
Women’s History Month around the globe
International Women’s day is a day which champions females all across the globe for their various personal and professional achievements. Despite the many setbacks women face in their career - there...
Lessons from the most impactful women in tech
This Fireside Chat is in support of International Women’s Day 2021 and Women’s History Month. This article will give lessons from the most impactful women in the global technology industry …
How women lead through crisis
A fantastic panel of speakers who share approaches that they have been using to guide their organisations through this unprecedented time of change and uncertainty. Topics being discussed are the psychology of change and …
How to talk about money with your nearest and dearest
When it comes to talking about money, start early, start small and make it normal. Try to avoid talking about the big sh*t before you have sorted out the small stuff. Keep in mind that …
The power of assertiveness – a game changer for women
According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, assertiveness is the quality of being confident and not frightened to say what you want or believe. As women, our desire to maintain positive …
Negotiating pay and promotion in the workplace
When it comes to negotiation, women face unique challenges. Research shows that women are much less likely to negotiate and receive a salary increase than men, both for internal promotions and …
Does Corona mark the end of events as we know them?
I experienced a historic moment last week, I could be among the last SAP employees to travel, at least for the month of March. Joining many others in acting responsibly to prevent spreading …
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus – How can men support women in tech?
Although the industry has made some progress in recent years, tech remains a male dominated industry with just 5% of…
Should c-suite leaders raise their profile during a pandemic?
C-suite leaders are balancing multiple priorities as they guide their companies through the uncertainties and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. From implementing internal crisis strategies ….
Can distance bring us closer?
Last week I let the dogs out in the office. In times where we must keep a distance to protect others, I’m fascinated to see how much more we learn about each other. In my SAP Digital Tribe community we started a conversation …
A priceless network – why tribes thrive
Some birthdays are more significant than others, especially the first one. One year ago, I started the SAP Digital Tribe with a few other enthusiasts, to help accelerate digital marketing upskilling at SAP. We wanted to …
How Emotional Intelligence increases sales
“People Buy on Emotion and Justify with Logic”. Hands up how many of you have heard that before? And keep your hands up if this is front and centre of every sales process? As sales people, we …
5 ways to be mindful
January is the month that many people make resolutions and set goals for the new year – new job, promotion, get fit, quit smoking… just to name a few. Whilst it’s important to challenge ourselves and to set ambitious goals, we shouldn’t …
My leadership journey – lessons learned
As I enter my 11th year as a leader of global businesses, I take a moment to reflect on my leadership journey and some of the (many) lessons I’ve learned along the way …
Playing the career game – Are you all in?
I consider myself ambitious. I work hard and the expectation I have is that my efforts will translate into interesting career opportunities and growth. At the same time, life has taught me the hard way that …
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