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Sophie Attwood in Tatler

‘Trust and open communication are the key to the success of any brand, especially in an age in which social media grants us greater access to these people than ever before. The Royal Family have done the right thing in addressing the situation with the honesty and openness that the public have come to know and expect.’

Sophie Attwood, author of Beautiful PR, was featured in the Tatler article ‘‘It shows she is approachable’: Kate Middleton’s ‘authentic’ apology reveals how ‘trustworthy and honest’ she is, expert claims’.

‘It shows she is approachable’: Kate Middleton’s ‘authentic’ apology reveals how ‘trustworthy and honest’ she is, expert claims

The Princess of Wales is currently recovering from abdominal surgery – but this week was forced to issue an apology amidst the Mother’s Day photograph controversy

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Julie Smith in HRD Connect

‘If failure is not OK, then people will avoid the kind of intelligent risk taking that can open up new possibilities. Talk about failure as learning. ‘

Julie Smith, author of Coach Yourself Confident, contributed the article ‘How HR can help create psychological safety in the workplace ‘ to HRD Connect.

How HR can help create psychological safety in the workplace – HRD

Psychologically safe workplaces unlock employee voices, leading to better decision-making and innovation. HR can help build this by encouraging open communication from leaders and normalizing failure as a learning opportunity.

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Lauren Neal on the Women Working in Engineering Podcast

Lauren Neal, author of Valued at Work, was a guest on the Women Working in Engineering Podcast where she talked about her experience as a working engineer in a male-dominated field. She covered recruitment and retention, working from home, DEI, and the importance of leadership in the episode.

Women and Working in Engineering – ASME

Lauren Neal talks about her experience as a working engineer in a male-dominated field. She covers strategies for recruitment, retention, DEI, and leadership.

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Julie Smith in The Stylist

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‘Look at the knockback from the perspective of a week, a month, a year in the future. How significant does it look from there? Mental time travel offers a way to see the knockback for what it is: a tricky episode in a much longer story, not a moment that defines who you are or what you’re capable of.’

Julie Smith, author of Coach Yourself Confident, is featured in The Stylist where she explains how to hove forward from a knockback at work with confidence.

Had a knockback at work? Here’s what to do next

Leadership coach Julie Smith guides us through the steps to take to grow from a mistake or a ‘no’ and move forward with confidence.

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Sophie Attwood in Marie Claire

‘It’s important to remember, however, that consumers (or in this case the general public) are now more informed than ever before. They’re looking to engage with a person or brand that is authentic, that is trustworthy and reliable. And so a situation such as this one which sheds doubt on that will of course throw the brand, or in this case the Royal Family, into disrepute.’

Sophie Attwood, author of Beautiful PR, was featured in the article ‘Publicists and Royal Experts on What Kensington Palace Got Wrong Amid the Princess Kate Photo Controversy’.

What Kensington Palace Got Wrong Amid the Princess Kate Photo Controversy, According to Publicists and Royal Experts

Kensington Palace’s response to the Princess Kate Mother’s Day photo controversy has fallen short, publicists say.

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Andy Brown on Life Beyond The Numbers Podcast

Andy Brown, author of Emotional Overdraft, was a guest on the Life Beyond The Numbers Podcast where he discusses how acknowledging and understanding our emotions is crucial, not just for business owners, but for anyone in a workplace.

#166 Emotional Overdraft with Andy Brown | Life Beyond The Numbers

“An Emotional Overdraft is the way that founders and entrepreneurs and leaders subsidise a business at the cost of their own mental or physical reserves and that can be very unhealthy and very damaging.” Andy Brown Andy Brown and I discuss how acknowledging and understanding our emotions is crucial, not just for business owners, but for anyone in a workplace.

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Nadia Nagamootoo in The British Pschological Society

‘When we set expectations of leaders to demonstrate and advocate for inclusion, it isn’t enough to simply offer them tools and a run-down of the key skills required.  This is important, but what will make the real difference is if they embark on a more challenging journey of deep, inner self-reflection and learning.’

Nadia Nagamootoo, author of Beyond Discomfort, wrote the article ‘The complexities of allyship: Tackling the inner struggle’ for The British Pschological Society.

The complexities of allyship: Tackling the inner struggle | BPS

Have you ever observed a woman being spoken over by a man, or noticed the only woman sitting at the table hasn’t really shared her views? Maybe women in the meetings you attend are more likely to be asked to take notes or get everyone a coffee?

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Sara Dalrymple on The Resilient Retail Game Plan podcast

Sara Dalrymple, author of More Sales Please was a guest on The Resilient Retail Game Plan podcast where she spoke about overcoming common sales myths, the effectiveness of listening to customers, and the crucial role of energy and enthusiasm in connecting with potential buyers.

‎The Resilient Retail Game Plan on Apple Podcasts

Welcome to the Resilient Retail Game Plan – a small business podcast with me, independent UK-based small business and retail expert Catherine Erdly, founder of The Resilient Retail Club. A podcast for anyone wanting to start, grow, or scale a profitable small business. Aimed at independent retaile…

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Book Review: Revolting Women

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‘As well as a range of research, this book contains provocations for change – practical advice for leaders and organisations who want to tackle this challenge. If you are interested in diversity and inclusion, gender at work, or frankly, just work – add this to your reading list.’

Lucy Ryan’s book,  Revoting Women, was reviewed in The HR Director.

Revolting Women: Why midlife women are walking out, and what to do about it – theHRDIRECTOR

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thought-provoking book. Firstly, turning formal academic research into a book that is both engaging and accessible is no easy task, and for that alone the author should be commended. The book focuses on the experience of women in middle age in the workplace, highlighting the very specific challenges experienced by this group.

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Beth Stallwood on Beyond The Numbers Podcast

Beth Stallwood, author of WorkJoy, was a guest on the Life Beyond the Numbers podcast where she highlights the importance of personal responsibility for one’s joy in a work environment

#165 Work Joy Formula – Beth Stallwood | Life Beyond The Numbers

“I always think about the work joy formula as how do you actually go from where you are to getting more joy in your life?” Beth Stallwood Beth Stallwood highlights the importance of personal responsibility for one’s joy in a work environment. She talks us through her journey of discovering joy in her work.