Thoughts & Truths
Articles that seek to uncloud our hearts and minds. How? By gathering experiences and expertise about issues that impact women across a range of subjects.
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Out of the box. Two disabled feminists on bodies, desire, power - and the truths nobody asks us about
We are Lara Calleja and Giulia Dalmonte. One of us was born with a rare neuromuscular condition. The other became disabled at 23, after a stroke. Between us: a European literature prize, decades of activism, and a shared frustration with how little the world expects women like us to want, say or decide.
Ready for a career change? How to know whether to quit, pivot, or pause.
How do you know whether you need a new career, a new job, or simply a break? Career expert Ann Julene Hili explains how to distinguish burnout from a deeper career mismatch — and why changing direction doesn’t necessarily mean starting from scratch.
Gut instinct: A direction to follow or a feeling to question?
We all know the feeling: something doesn’t quite sit right, or suddenly feels absolutely right. But can we trust our gut? Emotional Intelligence lecturer and author Natalie Kenely explores the difference between intuition, fear and experience — and why sometimes the wisest thing we can do is pause and listen.
How to drink water… Hydration hacks that won’t have you peeing all day
We know we should drink more water, yet for many it’s a struggle. Some forget, others choose not to - to avoid multiple trips to the bathroom. Fitness coach and personal trainer Jeanine Thompson unlocks the secret to drinking water.
The gateway to clarity. Cultivating self-awareness.
Clarity is a theme that frequently surfaces the work of emotional intelligence lecturer and author Nathalie Kenely. She talks about how clarity rarely arrives as a sudden breakthrough, but instead emerges gradually when we create the space to pause, reflect, and truly listen.
What women should know. Four women ‘empowerers’ share their advice.
What does real growth look like for women today? Four women dedicated to empowering others share the lessons they’ve learned about courage, boundaries, resilience and using your voice… Here’s what they had to say when asked to list three messages they would like to share with women out there.
Stronger, brighter, you: 12 rituals to spark your wellness journey
Why not give yourself the greatest gift you can offer… time for you. Personal trainer Jeanine Thompson shares 12 rituals to help you reclaim your glow, nourish your mind and body, and feel like yourself again — stronger, brighter, and more alive.
Sparks and sparkling: Rediscover what lights you up.
Emotional Intelligence lecturer and author Natalie Kenely walks us through how to rediscover the sparks that light us up.
Joy in the noticing. How emotional intelligence can help you see happiness.
Emotional Intelligence lecturer and author Natalie Kenely talks about how emotional intelligence can be a tool that helps us see the joy hidden in our lives.
‘Show Up, Speak Up’: Insights from Noreen Burroughes Cesareo MBE
Many women support other women, but this woman’s impact has been so significant that she has earned recognition from the Royal Family as well as other international organisations. Noreen Burroughes Cesareo MBE - an international strategist and marketing expert – talks about the main obstacles that, in her years of experience, she has seen women face when stepping into the business world.