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Your Voice: What Do You Believe, What Do You Know – and Are You Saying It?
Your Voice: What Do You Believe, What Do You Know – and Are You Saying It? Over recent months, I’ve realised that my voice has changed. Not my actual voice, of course, but the depth, clarity and conviction with which I’m prepared to say what I think, what I believe and what I know. The…
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What If You Trusted Yourself a Little More?
What If You Trusted Yourself a Little More? There’s something about September that feels like a chance for a new beginning. The slower pace and heat of summer start to fade, routines return and our thoughts naturally turn to what comes next as we head towards the end of 2026. But what if, before deciding…
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Whose version of success are you chasing?
Whose version of success are you chasing? For 25 years, Cyprus has been somewhere my husband and I return to time and time again. This year we decided to do something different. Instead of revisiting our usual favourite places, we headed into the Troodos Mountains, explored villages we’d never visited before and spent time slowing…
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Are You Building the Business You Actually Want?
Over recent months, I’ve had a number of conversations with women in business that have all centred around a similar theme. They are tired. Not the kind of tired that a good night’s sleep fixes. Not necessarily the kind of tired that a holiday fixes either. A deeper kind of tired. Mental exhaustion. Feeling like…
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Feeling drained by everyone else’s energy? by Maria Bowbanks
This month our guest speaker at our WBN Online Networking and Guest Speaker session on Thursday 28th May is Maria Bowbanks – Spirit Wellbeing, Energy Awareness Coach & Trainer. She has kindly shared a blog with us about how we can pick up on other people’s energy and how it can impact you. Energy affects us…
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When You Hit A Wall
When You Hit a Wall: What Your Mind and Body Might Be Trying to Tell You A couple of weeks ago, I hit a wall. There wasn’t a dramatic moment. There was just a very clear sense that something wasn’t right, and I realised that I couldn’t carry on in the way I had been.…
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Networking with Purpose
Networking with Purpose: Getting a Return on the Time You Invest How many networking events did you attend last year? And more importantly… Do you know what you actually gained from them? For many business owners, networking becomes something we do because we feel we should. We show up, introduce ourselves, have a few conversations…
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Reflections from the Great Women in Business Meetup 2026
Reflections from the Great Women in Business Meetup 2026 On Monday 9th March we hosted the Great Women in Business Meetup 2026, and I’m still reflecting on what a special day it was. The event took place at the National Conference Centre in Solihull, where over 100 women came together from across the Midlands and…
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Why Safe Conversations About Money Matter for Women in Business
Why Safe Conversations About Money Matter for Women in Business Let’s talk about money (in a way that feels safe). I want to talk to you about something that I know a lot of women quietly avoid. Not because they don’t care. Not because they’re irresponsible. But because it feels uncomfortable. Money The numbers The…
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Courage First, Confidence Follows: Leading Your Business Into 2026
Courage First, Confidence Follows: Leading Your Business Into 2026 January always feels different, doesn’t it? There’s something about the start of a new year -a renewed energy, a different perspective and an excitement for what lies ahead. Its often a time for change and working differently, even if nothing drastic changes overnight. January gives us…
