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The Worrying Normalisation Of Misogyny

The Worrying Normalisation Of Misogyny

Published on: April 23, 2026
By: Dorothy Dalton

The normalisation of misogyny is embedded in our social media diets that even an ad from Audi can cause a sexist backlash. It exposes something much deeper.

The Likeability Bias for Women

The Likeability Bias for Women

Published on: March 6, 2026
By: Dorothy Dalton

The likeability penalty: why women can’t win, and what workplaces must change She speaks up in the meeting and she’s called aggressive or “too much”. She stays quiet and she’s Read more...

Entrepreneur to Corporate - Overcome Bias

Entrepreneur to Corporate - Overcome Bias

Published on: November 18, 2025
By: Dorothy Dalton

Tips to overcome hiring manager bias and move successfully from being an entrepreneur to a corporate role The business world is changing, and it’s probably a sign of the times Read more...

Why I Ban The Words "Career Break"

Why I Ban The Words "Career Break"

Published on: October 21, 2025
By: Dorothy Dalton

Rethinking the Word “Break”: Why We Should Start Saying “Pause”   Language shapes how we experience the world. Find out why I ban the use of the phrase career break. Read more...

Ladies - Make Your Promotion a Launchpad Not a Reward

Ladies - Make Your Promotion a Launchpad Not a Reward

Published on: September 16, 2025
By: Dorothy Dalton

If you treat a promotion as a reward, it’s easy to fall into the trap of accepting these invisible responsibilities with gratitude. I very often hear women in coaching sessions Read more...

Job Hugging and The Big Stay

Job Hugging and The Big Stay

Published on: September 2, 2025
By: Dorothy Dalton

For generations job hopping was stigmatised. Fickle, Unreliable. Uncommitted. But VERY briefly it became cool and was the fastest, and sometimes only way to get a pay rise. Post pandemic, Read more...

The Role of Purpose in Creating a Career Strategy

The Role of Purpose in Creating a Career Strategy

Published on: June 19, 2025
By: Dorothy Dalton

Finding Purpose In Life – It’s Not The Venn Diagram Purpose plays a central role in creating a meaningful and sustainable career strategy. It acts as the north star for Read more...

Does Your Personal Brand Need A Refresh? Do The 3 Pillars

Does Your Personal Brand Need A Refresh? Do The 3 Pillars

Published on: May 28, 2025
By: Dorothy Dalton

None of us would think about wearing the same clothes we did when we were in our twenties. The only things I can get into are my earrings. We update Read more...

What Women Want vs The Motherhood Penalty

What Women Want vs The Motherhood Penalty

Published on: May 8, 2025
By: Staff Writer Leadership

Returning from maternity leave often results in significant career setbacks for women, a phenomenon widely recognised as the “Motherhood Penalty.” It’s no wonder that an increasing number of women are Read more...