A new year approaches

A new year approaches

This week I’ve been recharging my batteries by indulging my passion for scuba diving and reflecting on the year that’s almost over. Although in many ways today is just another day, it’s also a chance to reflect on another cycle around the sun. What...
What did you learn from 2020?

What did you learn from 2020?

This week many of us have been reflecting on last year. What we learned, what we want to leave behind and what we choose to bring into this new year. “Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn, and you will.” Vernon Howard My key...
Is Imposter Syndrome a female problem?

Is Imposter Syndrome a female problem?

When I was invited to be on the panel of the RegTech Women’s Leap of Faith event hosted by the FCA, my first reaction was to ask ‘Why me?’ The panel was made up of senior female leaders from the FCA and yours truly. I was asked to talk about confronting Impostor...
My book: a few weeks to write, two years to edit

My book: a few weeks to write, two years to edit

I must confess that I was a tad complacent when it came to writing my book. The writing part was easy – the words flowed and I found that I had a lot to say! Before I knew it, I’d amassed 40,000 words and I was confident that I was well on my way. The ideal approach...
How I avoid burnout

How I avoid burnout

Burnout is a bit of a loaded word these days – overused and some might say, overly dramatic. But I’m using it today because I believe that it’s much more common than most of us are willing to admit. And I’m using it because I can now see how close I’ve been to burning...
Asking for help

Asking for help

Today I’m going to do something that I find really hard – ask for help. Yesterday was my birthday – thank you for all your lovely messages and wishes, cards, flowers etc. It wasn’t a big birthday but it was an important one for me, because as a small child I decided...