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Broken Rungs and Baby Bumps: Why Working Mothers Are Still Falling Behind
With Guest Blogger: Rachel Erasmus Summary Working mothers continue to fall behind because of two overlapping barriers: the “broken rung” —the missed first step up to manager—and the motherhood penalty , a measurable drop in pay and promotion rates after childbirth. In 2024, women (especially women of color) were still promoted less often at this first stage (1). UK mothers lose an estimated £65,618 in earnings within five years of their first child (2)(3). The UK provides
Erica Rooney
Oct 158 min read


Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Using Empathy and Awareness to Drive Impact
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about creating the kind of trust and connection that makes people want to find the answers with you.
Erica Rooney
Oct 94 min read


Finish the Year Intentionally: Doing Less, But Better
You know that sprint toward year‑end? It’s real. Between performance reviews, budget deadlines, project carry‑overs, and holiday obligations, it often feels like we’re running against time with no finish line in sight. But what if “finishing strong” didn’t mean doing more , but rather doing less with more clarity ? What if instead of hustling to smash every goal, we paused, refocused, and chose what actually matters? Here’s a deeper dive into how to finish your year with alig
Erica Rooney
Sep 294 min read


Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Why Intersectional Leadership Is Non-Negotiable Now
The Shift from Gender Alone to Intersectionality For decades, conversations about equity in leadership revolved largely around gender...
Erica Rooney
Sep 164 min read
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