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Borrowed Confidence and the Power of the Right Room
I met up this week with a former coaching client I hadn’t seen in almost three years, and I left that conversation feeling deeply reminded of why this work matters. When I first started working with Sarah* (names have been changed!) she was freshly divorced and standing at a major crossroads in her life and career. She was smart, experienced, and capable, but she was also tired in the specific way that comes from carrying too much for too long without enough support. Her conf
Erica Rooney
11 hours ago3 min read


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 15, 20258 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 9, 20254 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 29, 20254 min read
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