Author: verawoodhead

Effective communication is the backbone of successful teamwork and organisational culture. It’s the glue that holds everything together.Yet, it’s often where many teams face their biggest hurdles. When communication flaters, you might notice: ❌ Critical information getting lost between teams❌ Inconsistent or unclear communication from leadership❌ Slow or inadequate feedback loops This can lead to: ❌ Repeated mistakes that…

As an executive coach, a common theme that leaders bring to coaching is navigating the complex challenges they face in their roles and how to perform effectively while also driving innovation and transformation within their organisations. The Workforce 2024 report by Korn Ferry resonate with this theme, highlighting that a significant 71% of US CEOs,…

𝗜 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻. 𝗘𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲. I was part of a 4 man team in an overnight sports challenge. A few kilometres from the finish line, my 3 colleagues were exhausted and moving at a snail’s pace.Driven by the desire…

Received my certificate for participating in the 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women CSW68. I’ve had the privilege of engaging with global leaders, advocates, and activists, all united by a common goal: advancing gender equality. It has been an incredibly enriching experience that highlighted the harsh realities faced by women…

Deloitte Woman @Work 2024 Global outlook is out, shedding light on the challenges and workplace dynamics affecting women today. Sharing my key takeaways: Career Progression: · Many women aspire to senior leadership roles, but barriers such as company hashtag#culture and pay disparities deter a 1/4 of them. Key reasons include dissatisfaction with culture (23%), concerns about…

Curious about the impact of coaching on empowering women leaders? I partnered with Sarah on her leadership journey. Sharing some snippets of how coaching helped her to step into her leadership power 💼 Owning her journey: Sarah possessed a keen sense of ambition and drive. Together, we crafted a strategic roadmap and development plan for…

A call to change the narrative: Invest in Mothers #CSW68 My brief takeaways from this rich and encouraging UN Women discussion with such an inspiring panel. Did you know that are 2.2 billion mothers in the world? The world’s biggest ‘profession’ that is unpaid …. mothers run the most demanding startup, serve as primary caregivers,…

Attended my first Commission on the Status of Women, 68 session meeting yesterday where member states shared their statements on “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective” Emotions were evoked listening to hear the harsh realities…

#internationalwomensday Let’s remember that gender equality and women’s empowerment go beyond a single day of recognition. This commitment requires us to act every day, embedding inclusivity, support and equal opportunities for women across all aspects of life and work, not just on March 8th. Creating environments where women can thrive, lead, and share their invaluable…

Last Saturday night, amidst the flashing lights and sounds of my 1980s fundraising disco, I found myself oscillating between the dance floor and our group table. It reminded me of a metaphor that I often share with my clients. ‘Moving between the balcony and the dance floor’ Coined by Ronald Heifetz, Marty Linsky and Alexander…