This is highly important, critical, and urgent. You are more than a resource. You cannot be expected to be indefatigable and constantly productive. Yet, this is the pressure that society puts on us—especially on women, who are more often expected to excel in multiple roles simultaneously (career, family, community, and more). This mindset is deeply […]
The Importance of Building Community
The Superwoman myth promotes the idea of hyper-independence, but true strength lies in community and collaboration. In Superwoman: Escaping the Myth, I share stories and insights on the power of community support. Building a network of like-minded women can provide the encouragement and resources needed to thrive both personally and professionally. The Isolation of Superwoman […]
Burnout: An excerpt from Dr Joanna Martin’s upcoming book Superwoman: Escaping the Myth
Burnout. The dreaded word. It’s become a bit of a buzzword in leadership contexts, and for good reason. It is a pervasive and critical issue that does not discriminate, and yet research shows that women are particularly susceptible to burnout due to societal expectations and the dual burdens of career and family. We know that […]
Redefining power: An excerpt from Jo’s upcoming book
We have a word problem. Power. That word. It’s laced with undercurrents of “power over”, domination, oppression. And frankly, whether we’ve experienced it personally or not… as a gender we’ve suffered at the hands of that kind of power for too many generations to count. To say nothing of the impact colonialism has had on […]
A surprising way to boost your leadership
Sometimes the things which have the biggest impact on your world are the ones you least expect. That’s certainly what I discovered when I stumbled on a surprising way to boost your leadership. It’s something you might be inclined to dismiss as “frivolous” or “unnecessary” but for me, quite the opposite was true. So read […]
Want to change your life? Read this first
Whether it’s a career change, a house move, or the end of a relationship, change is hard. It’s crazy, right – you can be in a job that feels like it’s sucking your soul, an eating pattern that has you feeling like absolute crap or a relationship you know it’s time to end. And yet […]
When boundaries don’t work
Boundaries are one of our most essential tools when it comes to staying sane and managing our multiple responsibilities. Whether it’s clarity around work responsibilities, structure around your time or knowing just what is and isn’t acceptable when it comes to communication, forget diamonds – boundaries are your very best friend. So when boundaries don’t […]
How to develop your intuition
How much do you trust yourself? Everyone has intuitive potential – but for some of us, it can feel as though our intuition is frustratingly out of reach. Don’t worry. There are some simple tools that have helped women in our community learn how to develop their intuition, and with regular practice I think you’ll […]
The practise of devoted listening
I truly believe we could change the world if we all just listened better. Deeply. With reverence. To the humanity, challenges, hopes and dreams of those around us. Yes we need action too. But in order to take right action we need to deeply listen. In this extract from a recent workshop, I teach our […]
Navigating your financial wellness: 4 nervous system techniques
As we step into a new year, contemplating our financial goals for 2024 becomes a common theme. In a world often dominated by status-driven expectations and relentless consumerism encouraging us to indulge, and with a lingering cultural paradigm that investing is primarily a man’s domain, managing our finances can become a complex and emotionally charged […]
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