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Why Confident Women Get Criticised (and Why We Need to Talk About It)
  • 12th August 2025
  • 7 mins read

Why Confident Women Get Criticised
When men show ambition, it’s called leadership. When women do the same, it’s called arrogance, especially if they do it in spaces still seen as “for men.” From the pitch to the boardroom, confidence in women is too often treated as a provocation rather than a strength.

Sex Discrimination: What The Employment Solicitor Really Sees…
  • 8th June 2022
  • 3 mins read

In this revealing LinkedIn Live, Elizabeth speaks with employment lawyer Emma-Jane Taylor-Moran, delving into the often unseen world of gender discrimination in the workplace. Emma-Jane shares shocking real-life cases, particularly around maternity leave, and provides key advice on how to handle such situations legally. Can you spot the signs of gender discrimination in your workplace? Find out more by clicking into the full replay. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation!

The C Word
  • 10th January 2021
  • 5 mins read

Delve into the pervasive silence around maternity in the workplace. This blog post explores how the ‘C word’ – children – affects women’s careers and perpetuates gender inequality. Does this silence protect or restrict us? Click to learn more about this crucial dialogue.