The terrorism (protection of premises) bill otherwise known as Martyn’s Law, has made headlines again in recent weeks. After years of campaigning from Figen Murray, the mother of one of the Manchester bombing victims (and one of the most tenacious and inspirational people I have met), the bill was introduced to Parliament this September. It stipulates new safety measures that …
In the business world, ambition is a desirable characteristic that encompasses self-belief, drive, and persistence to succeed. Yet, for many women, being ambitious can feel like a mixed blessing. Dogged, strong-willed, relentless, stubborn, wilful, and my personal favourite, high maintenance. These are all words that have been used to describe me in the world of work. None of them are …
It’s not often you’ll find me quoting Will Smith from his golden days in the nineties, but his Men in Black one-liner sums up perfectly the topic I’d like to explore in this blog. “You know what the difference is between you and me? I make this look good” – Will Smith, Men in Black In the film, his character …
“I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn’t know how to get along without it.” Walt Disney Competition is often viewed negatively in life. In business, it is positioned as something to be wary of. To fear, even. No matter which industry we operate within, when a competitor emerges our first reaction can be suspicion, quickly …
