Erica Rooney

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 52 weeks of...

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.

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 alignment, purpose,...