Women in business: Inspiration to achieve more

Reading the local paper, the Derby Telegraph, it was fantastic to see the success of just some of Derby’s women in business. It’s great to see so many women talking about their journey and experience and offering advice. The stories were focussed on business women from a range of sectors but the common theme through all of the stories was confidence and inspiration.

“If you’re presenting yourself with confidence,

you can pull off pretty much anything.”

Katy Perry

Self-doubt

We all experience those periods of self-doubt and during those times it’s important to have others to look up to, to be inspired by and have that encouraging voice to remind us, we can do it. We are doing it!

We know! We have been there, experienced it ourselves and see it with our Coaching Clients. We work with women from all sizes of business, industries and job roles to achieve and believe – both in themselves and each other. The informal environment, the time, space, techniques, support and coaching help our attendees to gain confidence and achieve more in their businesses. All while having fun and finding inspiration from each other.

This is why the Women in Business article was so great, it showcased local women that are doing it, sometimes against the odds and are supporting and encouraging others. Real people with real lives, that are all local.

But is it that important to showcase these stories of success?

The statistics

Research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report showed that globally, the percentage of women in senior management teams has risen just one percent in the last year – from 24% in 2016 to 25% in 2017. This number is just 19% in the UK. At the same time, the number of organisations with no female participation at a senior level has risen from 33% in 2016 to 34% in 2017. I think you would all agree, this is just unacceptable!

 

Achieve more

There are many reasons for this, but not enough support, inspiration, confidence or guidance are evidently some key factors. So, at Finding Your Voice we are doing our bit and working to change that. Supporting and encouraging women to achieve more.

Our coaching workshops are designed to support and challenge you to achieve more than you thought possible. We help you define your purpose, achieve your dreams, unlock your potential, maximise your performance and be heard. Listen to your inner voice that’s telling you that it’s time to change.

 

If you want to find out more about our efforts to encourage and inspire women in business, get in touch.

 

“It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us

to keep looking for new adventures.”

Oprah Winfrey