Leadership Coach

Leaders are under enormous pressure today. Against the backdrop of a global
pandemic, when companies are struggling to turn profits and even the slightest misstep
can lead to layoffs and insolvency, leaders at every level are being asked to do more with less
than ever before.

Someone wise once said to me, “Jen, don’t wait for a life changing moment to change your life,” a sentiment which remained with me for many years before I had the strength and self-awareness to do anything about it.

“The more tranquil we become, the greater is our success, our influence, our power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.”
I love this quote from James Allen: a good reminder for everyone.

You go from one success to the other thinking ‘you’ll be happy when….’ And as soon as you’ve reached that next goal, you’re on the lookout for the next one. So that success becomes something you tick off your list.

Leadership is much greater than influencing people, setting goals, taking action and achieving them. Leadership is multi-layered. It is about the person you are, the trust you can build, the empathy you show, the way you nurture and develop and give opportunity to others. It’s a trait that you acquire over time.

From our earliest days, we are told what a happy life looks like. We are told what paths we can take to reach this desirable destination, and once we reach it, we will have earned the desirable accolade of “successful.”

The number of women in leadership has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. Not just in number but also in the high levels of leaderships in organizations and government. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, women held 40% of manager positions and 28% of senior management positions across all organizations.