I recently visited the oldest remaining family friend that I have, a lady of 102. She lives in her own home, helped by her daughter and carers, and is physically very frail but lively and alert in every other way. It was a pleasure to spend time with her as she talked about my Read more about A Lesson as Old as the Hills[…]
I was at Royal Ascot a few weeks ago and was surprised to find a unisex lavatory block there. The facilities themselves were fine, but all the women and men in our party were unhappy about it, although we used them before finding a more traditional Ladies and Gents. It was fascinating to see Read more about At Your Convenience – or not?[…]
I was fortunate to visit the Houses of Parliament recently and had a fascinating look behind the scenes courtesy of my MP and his assistant. It was the day of the Autumn Budget statement which followed Prime Minister’s Questions, so there was quite a buzz around the place. A couple of things struck me; there Read more about Order, Order! – Diversity in Parliament[…]
Emma Walmsley has just been appointed as the new CEO of GSK. How ready are you to take the next leap forward in your career? Conducting an honest self-appraisal now means that you will be more likely to achieve your future career goals. One of the biggest de-railers for women is confidence – or Read more about Are you ready to be the next CEO of GSK?[…]
Well, the Prime Minister does it, and so can the rest of us! Kitten heels, animal prints and zingy yellow may not be your thing, but you can pull off a good work look that’s fashionable, distinctive and smart. We’re not talking tight tops and tiny skirts but it’s good to challenge the old Read more about It’s OK to be Clever and into Clothes![…]