How Attendance-Based Bonuses Discriminate Against Women, Non-Binary and Disabled People
Navigating Leadership with High Functioning Anxiety
Those with high functioning anxiety are often chosen for leadership roles. Many people with anxiety are detail oriented, driven, and seek perfection. However, there’s a dark side to it too. Being a leader with high functioning anxiety comes with sleepless nights, endless guilt and a lot of imposter syndrome. At least, that’s what it was like for me…
‘The UK Black Music Scene is Thriving’: My Journey to my Dream Job as a Lawyer in the Music Industry
Growing up on US TV throughout the noughties was where I was first introduced to the concept of music executives and music lawyers. When I first set out to become a lawyer, the dream was to move to the US and combine my career as a lawyer with my passion for music. Thanks to hard work, determination and pioneers such as Jamal Edwards, this dream has been possible on my home turf in the UK…
Living as a Working Professional with a Mental Illness
The stigma surrounding working professionals with mental health problems stems from years of internalised language about how we get to choose how we feel. Chemical imbalances are a myth, and we all need to grow up and do our jobs. Stop being so selfish. Stop being a child…
‘Pandemic or Not, I’m Terribly Confused’: My Thoughts on Choosing a Career Path After Graduation
I never imagined that I would have to fit a backup plan around a pandemic. If I’m being honest, I didn’t have very much hope for my future before this economy-crushing catastrophe. I have even less now, and this is why…
Does the fact I'm female and successful intimidate you?
So, let’s talk about femininity and success, two topics that have been previously viewed as worlds apart with little faith they could work together but that glass ceiling, well, let’s just say it has bigger cracks in it now.
Why Your Perception of Success Matters
As humans we are expected to achieve. We may often hold a looming pressure over ourselves to reach perfection when we feel passionately about something. As a result, it can be difficult to accept that the concept ceases to exist.
How to Speak to your Employer about Social Injustice
While I am happy I did, there are a few tips I have for you if you are thinking about speaking to your superiors about social justice.
Things I wish I had known before starting university
University is a time full of the unknown. Here are a few things I wish I have known before I started university.