How we think

We often treat joy as something that happens to us. It arrives unexpectedly, lifts us for a moment, then leaves. At our latest She Leads Change taster, “Finding joy as a leader”, we discovered it is also something we choose. We began by asking what joy actually is....

Your brain answers whatever question you give it, and it is very good at it. Ask “why isn’t this working?” and it will hand you a long list of reasons, all of them convincing and none of them helpful. Ask “what am I doing wrong?” and it will find evidence for you....

Last Friday morning, a small group of us gathered online for the second of our She Leads Change taster sessions: "Working the system you're in". We started with a picture. A fish, the water it swims in, the bowl that holds the water, and whatever lies beyond the bowl....

I used to think the "new term" feeling belonged to children. New shoes, new pencil case, that particular mix of nerves and possibility. Then I got older and realised adults get it too, we just do not have a bell to mark it, or a uniform to signal that something is...

I was ready and energised for my new start this September, launching into all things productive. The rain had watered everything, the sun was back, the kids started school, I was ready. Except after one day at school, my son came down with a nasty eye infection....

Hello and happy new year. One of my annual traditions is to set myself an ‘inquiry’ for each year. This is a guiding question that I use to learn my way into the life I’d like to lead. It is inspired by Rilkes letters to a young man where he said: “Be patient toward...

This October, we are starting our 10th Leading From Within cohort! At She Leads Change, we create spaces for women to grow into their greatness - to inspire, connect and become leaders the world needs now. We believe every woman should access the ability to boost her...

Dear friend, how are you? I just love these beautiful gifts our current Leading From Within cohort shared following their session on RESILIENCE. I hope they give you a needed boost to step-up, speak out and keep moving forward. You've got this. I think now, even more...

For me, She Leads Change represents community and connection - a place of belonging.  For others, it's a call to rise - an expression of what is possible when we find our brave.  A space space to learn, grow and lead change...At the start of every cohort, we ask:...

Our recent graduates created a toolkit to support radical self-acceptance and we're delighted to share it with you! Included in the toolkit are ideas generated with many of you who attended our recent community session. Our next community session is on Tuesday 6th...