May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Leading Under the Pressure of the Pandemic
Leaders are known by the influence they leave on the communities they serve and the staff they lead. When faced with adversity, the skills as a leader will be challenged beyond what can be imagined. In the last few months, leaders have been pushed to the limits as the COVID-19 virus became the forefront of all human life.
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Six ways to make your meetings work
Nothing is more frustrating than sitting in endless meetings, feeling like conversations are going around in circles. However, it doesn't have to be this way! Here are our pro tips to keep your meetings on track, without adding more hours to your day.
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Thinking of starting a business with your best friend? 8 tips to ensure success
The thought of starting a business can be daunting - but what about starting a business with your best friend? We understand that some of you may think that sounds like a terrible idea (because, you know, what happens if you argue?
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Making a career change? Here are 5 essential steps you need to take
It's not unusual for some people to realise several years down the line that they're stuck in a rut and looking for a change. A career change can be such an inspiring and invigorating time, however, it can also seem daunting, confusing and a bit scary! Before you jump into the water headfirst, here are five essential steps you should never skip.
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Building an Interior Design Empire
I recently had the honour of connecting with a powerful leader and an incredibly creative business owner and interior design expert, Allison Crawford. Allison is an interior designer and founder of Hotelette, an award-winning collection of luxury short-term rentals in Austin, Nashville and Dallas. In this interview Allison shares with us about a bachelorette trip that inspired her business, why we do not need to have a huge budget to be effective in our marketing, and why the interior design doesn't have to be a "fussy experience".
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Future proof your career with 3 exercises from our ASPIRE Career Designer
If you asked your ten-year-old self what your job would be today, you may have said something COMPLETELY different to what it actually is now! This isn't uncommon. Did you know that most graduates today will retire with a job that doesn't exist yet?
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Working with influencers - tips from a true leader in heels!
In every sense of the phrase, Lisa Mandy Seskin is a true leader in heels. Quite quickly after founding her own shoe brand (worn by Bella Hadid!), she realised there was a highly committed market for vegan shoes. Not wanting to alienate customers, especially those who loved her brand, she developed her first entirely vegan collection. However, like many businesswomen, Lisa knew that having a great product simply wasn't enough and thus she developed a strategy working with influencers, to raise awareness and sales. Read all about Lisa's journey below.
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Our advice on how to lead a team from home
At Leaders in Heels, we've operated our team remotely since our inception almost a decade ago. Our staff, partnerships and suppliers work in different cities, countries and timezones. Needless to say, we've found our groove and how to best operate for productivity AND, more importantly, in a way that fosters provocative work too!
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