assertive communication

How To Stage a Bystander Intervention

How To Stage a Bystander Intervention

Published on: October 8, 2026
By: Staff Writer

To foster a culture of inclusion organisations need to encourage and train employees on how to stage a bystander intervention. This will greatly reduce bias and sexism in the workplace.

The Value Of Daily Gratitude

The Value Of Daily Gratitude

Published on: November 23, 2023
By: Dorothy Dalton

Daily gratitude is an important booster. Read why we all need to show more of it.

3 motivational quotes to help you speak up

3 motivational quotes to help you speak up

Published on: June 21, 2022
By: Staff Writer

It's always hard to speak up. But so many wise women have encouraged us to speak up and out. Here is one woman's story of how some quotes helped her.

Tips To Help You Overcome Your Phone Anxiety

Tips To Help You Overcome Your Phone Anxiety

Published on: April 7, 2022
By: Staff Writer

Many people detest making or receiving phone calls, but if you experience severe phone anxiety, you may have a condition called telephobia.

Assertive communication. 9 tips to avoid being labelled a bitch

Assertive communication. 9 tips to avoid being labelled a bitch

Published on: October 6, 2020
By: Dorothy Dalton

So what happens when something is going on in the workplace and we need to have a "Honey we need to talk" conversation with a boss or colleague? This is when assertive communication is important. What can you do to avoid being called a workplace bitch.

When to pick your fights and maintain healthy boundaries

When to pick your fights and maintain healthy boundaries

Published on: February 20, 2020
By: Staff Writer

There’s an old saying “pick your fights”. The difficult part is knowing which flights to pick to maintain healthy boundaries.

Manscripts - why we need inclusive mentoring

Manscripts - why we need inclusive mentoring

Published on: April 4, 2019
By: Dorothy Dalton

We need inclusive mentoring in the workplace. The workplace can be very different for women than their male peers and how behaviour they see as normal is in fact non-inclusive.

The struggle with workplace boundaries

The struggle with workplace boundaries

Published on: March 27, 2019
By: Staff Writer

Workplace boundaries are often perceived as being about work life balance. But sometimes the hi-jacking of your head space is more than that.

The Value of a Cultural Audit

The Value of a Cultural Audit

Published on: March 20, 2019
By: Staff Writer

It’s important for organisations to keep an eye on their workplace cultures, particularly those striving for diversity and inclusion. Does your corporate culture need of a minor tweaking or, a major overhaul with a cultural audit?