When a woman stands up for another woman at work, the impact can be life-changing as these stories attest
A kind word, a well-timed email, a leveraging of influence – when a woman stands up for another woman at work, the impact can be life-changing. To celebrate International Women's Day,Cyan Turan asked successful women to recall a time when they were offered a show of sisterhood...
Early in my career, I was attempting to forge my path in journalism but instead found myself shoulder-deep in admin. A senior colleague saw I was floundering and took it upon herself to teach me the inner-workings of a dazzling feature, pass stories to me and, when she left, champion my application for her role. She made it her personal mission to lift me up, for no other reason than she could.I got the job. We’re still in touch and I’ve never forgotten her huge act of generosity.
FARRAH STORR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ELLE UK, FORMER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF COSMOPOLITAN AND AUTHOR OF THE DISCOMFORT ZONE‘When I started at Cosmo, almost 75% of the team resigned within the first three months. It was hard not to think that perhaps I wasn’t cut out to lead the brand. One afternoon, my boss said, “I believe in you. I have faith in you. You are the person to do this job. Now go and do it.
I received a piece of career advice from Stevie Spring, now a non-executive director for The Co-operative Group.I didn’t know Stevie well, but when I asked for her counsel, she became a mentor. She told me that, as a leader, people are always watching, so what you say, how you say it and your body language matter. And remember, when things get too much: you can’t cry and whistle at the same time – so, when you feel tears welling up, whistle.
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