Thought Leadership

Written by: Sophie Warwick Becoming a mum has changed me in ways I never expected. I know the metaphor: put your oxygen mask on first. Take care of yourself so you can care for others. But in practice? That’s harder than it sounds. Some days it feels like there simply aren’t enough hours. And I say that from a place of privilege. I have a loving partner who shares household responsibilities equitably. When we first moved in together almost a decade ago, we split everything 50

Written by: Jillian Climie Salary negotiations are challenging for anyone. There are power dynamics, nerves, and a lack of transparency and information to navigate. But for women, there are additional layers to contend with: social pressures, biases, and systemic factors that shape how we’re perceived and what we’re offered. Whether negotiating for more pay, a higher title, or better flexibility, women face a different playing field. We’re Offered Less New research ( Wang, St

Written by: Jillian Climie Compensation negotiation is such a fascinating, and often mysterious, process. Some people just seem to get it. They know what to ask for, how to position their requests, and when to push back. Others, equally capable and deserving, feel completely in the dark. Throughout my career working in-house on compensation teams and now supporting women in negotiating, I’ve seen these knowledge gaps play out time and time again. They often seem to follow lin

Interview With: Sherilyn Charles-Smith Interview By: Sophie Warwick Leadership often comes with immense pressure and isolation. Few understand this better than Sherilyn Charles-Smith , Co-Founder of C3 Effect , whose mission is to transform how executives are supported and sustained. With over 15 years of experience as an executive leader and coach, Sherilyn knows firsthand the weight leaders carry. C3 Effect was born from this understanding: to stand beside leaders as truste