Must-reads from Emma Maslen's
Personal Development Blog

Building a Personal Board

Whether you are a founder, high flying exec or just getting on the corporate ladder, everyone needs a little help from time to time. Over the past... Continue Reading...

Create a Personal
Feedback Loop

What do people really think about you and your work?
Do you solicit feedback and opinions?
Are you brave enough to ask for feedback?... Continue Reading...

Personal Development Needs to Get Personal

This week, I had the pleasure of being invited to a DEI group inside a tech business where I met some amazing ladies thinking about their personal... Continue Reading...

My Investment Story: Angel Academe

For International Women’s Day this year, I thought I’d explain a little more about Angel investing following my interview in The Sunday... Continue Reading...

Hate Networking? Connect instead

Do you often think you need to ‘network’ more?
Or become more skilled at networking?
Maybe even you have it on your development plan... Continue Reading...

Listening - To Progress & Achieve

Are you a good listener?
You probably want to say ‘Yes’.
‘Yes’ on the basis you have a razor sharp memory which can recall...Continue Reading...

Leadership: Trust First?

Chatting with Bob, a peer in the industry this week, we wandered into the world of leadership trust.

What felt like a conversation we should be... Continue Reading...

An Invitation to Appreciate Yourself as a Role Model
(Yes…You…)

Many people believe that the ‘role model’ is something which is earned.
The title is almost bestowed.
A label which is given.
Even ... Continue Reading...

The Many Roles of a
Leader

Last week, I had the great pleasure of working with a team striving to be better leaders. One of the sessions we ran questioned ‘what... Continue Reading...

Don’t Blame the Fish

In this month’s ERP today, I along with other industry executives discuss the progress of equality and ‘how far have we really... Continue Reading...

Working From Home: Well-Being & Trust

So, working from home?
Our collective health depends on this ‘new normal’ and for those that are able — working from home is now... Continue Reading...

Sustainable Coaching
Cultures

All companies aspire to achieve ‘the best company culture’.
However, few are able to articulate what a good culture means, define the... Continue Reading...

Dress to Impress (Yourself & Colleagues)

As we all adjust to the continued flux of lockdown, the way we dress for ‘work’ is changing - particularly for the office/tech worker... Continue Reading...

Young or Old –
Mentor, to Sharpen Your Axe

Mentoring is one of the best ways to learn in business.
Insightful advice and support from experienced professionals who have walked the walk... Continue Reading...

2021: Growth vs Comfort

2020 presented many challenges. Most challenges were not by our choice.
In some cases, we thrived with the new challenges. Working from home,... Continue Reading...

Let’s Talk Motivation

In March I attended a Henley webinar on motivation - what gets us up in the morning. It led me to think more about my motivations and the... Continue Reading...

Talent – a resource to be romanced forever

Romance in the workplace should be encouraged. But let’s set one thing straight, we are not talking about clandestine meetings by the... Continue Reading...

Our Shop Window Is Always Open

Ever wonder why and how some people get promoted more quickly than others? Or are presented with more opportunity?
One key reason is that they... Continue Reading...

The Mid-Career Wobble - Crisis or Opportunity?

A common concern I hear from employees, coaches, mentees and other industry peers is our approaches to mid-career wobbles.
When we start our... Continue Reading...

Time to Embrace a Work From Anywhere Culture?

Covid has changed the world for many. Both positively and negatively — with one of the biggest changes being our office cultures.
The change... Continue Reading...

The ‘COVID Grind’ &
Rediscovering Career Joy

The coronavirus has changed many things in our world over the past 6 months, positive and negative.
One of the biggest challenges I hear from... Continue Reading...

Meetings: A Fair Exchange of Value

We all have a lot of meeting requests.
We want to meet customers, mentors, connections – however the diary seems constantly slammed to... Continue Reading...

2022: Time for the Founder in You?

Last week, I had a catch up with the inspirational Laura Harnett - experienced corporate executive and angel investor and now founder of Seep... Continue Reading...

Be Courageous in 2020 not SMART

Personal development always gets a boost with the dawn of a new year as we focus on the possible achievements of our next chapter in life... Continue Reading...