Women in Leadership
The power to choose how we move to the beating drum of leadership and life
Claire Peet
ICF Certified Leadership Coach
International Educator
Learning Specialist
Professional Development Consultant

I’m an addict
Now - before you report me to the authorities, let’s climb down that ladder and keep reading...

Slithering into Spring
Often, the very things we fear can be reinterpreted as chances for growth, creativity, or—dare I say it—fun. Now I’m not saying that I’ll be celebrating my next birthday at the reptile house with a cobra on my shoulders, but I am wondering how much of that fear is real, and how much is just a story we’ve told ourselves?

A Vision Board Epiphany
And of course, it wouldn’t be January without writing about goals, vision, and alignment. But instead of the usual tripe that makes us feel bad about ourselves, I want to talk about those self-doubts that rear their heads as we enter a new year (and a not-so-new version of ourselves).

One more thing…
The holidays are coming, with all their supposed joy and festive cheer, but instead of feeling buoyed by the magic, many of us feel like we’re barely holding it together. It’s strange, isn’t it? We know what we’re supposed to be feeling, making it all the more glaringly obvious that we’re, well, NOT.

The Hidden Costs of Being a Woman Leader Who Speaks Up…and Why It’s Worth It!
It’s easy to see why so many women hesitate to participate in meaningful conversations. Taking a stand can feel like a risk too great to bear. Straying from “neutral” or “balanced” can jeopardize our careers, relationships, and, most crucially, our self-belief and resilience.

A Female Leader’s Dance with Staged Authenticity
When the voices of professional women are still being marginalized, it’s easy to spot the weight of expectations that force us to put on a little show – whether they stem organizational structures, colleagues, or even our own self-doubt.

Are you kidding me?
We are very quick to judge others, and even quicker to model the very behaviours we deem poor.

Choosing Change Agents: Beyond Capes and Quick Fixes
Are you seeking a savior to 'clean up the mess,' or are you looking for a leader who will understand, inspire, and work alongside your team?

Stepping into Leadership
This idea of assuming good intentions, does in fact, come with its own good intentions. The irony is not lost on you right?

Is ‘assume good intentions’ the new growth mindset curse?
This idea of assuming good intentions, does in fact, come with its own good intentions. The irony is not lost on you right?