All posts tagged: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS

how to win when you’re the only woman in the room

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Why is it still so hard to succeed in business if you’re a woman? Could it be in part because so many senior executive women are the only woman in the room? We’re talking about board rooms, executive meeting rooms, even break rooms. In such situations, how is the only woman treated? And how can she thrive, succeed, have real impact, and even advance professionally when she’s the only one? Here’s my take on how to win when you’re the only woman in the room. Just a few practical tips on how women can succeed in business. And what men can and should do to drive the success of female executives.

How to earn trust (and how to know who can be trusted)

Published by Malvika Singh

Work (and let’s face it, life) can be a minefield when it comes to relationships. One of the thorniest issues is how to earn trust – and how to know who can be trusted. For Power Up, our expert – executive coach Malvika Singh – shares her tips on building trusting relationships. She’s also got some practical advice on how to figure out who you can trust.

what you need to know about brexit right now

Published by Jillian Tangen

Feeling a little lost on Brexit right now? Or did you never actually get your head around it in the first place?  News about the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union is all over the press these days. With the exit deadline drawing closer, we thought it would be a good idea to walk through the key facts and summarize what you need to know about Brexit right now. Whether you’ve got an upcoming job interview, or an important dinner party where you need to shine, or you just want to stay up to date on the topic, our correspondent Jillian Tangen shares the latest updates.

how to give and get feedback at work most effectively

Published by Malvika Singh

Work can be a minefield when it comes to interactions with your boss, your peers and your team members. One of the thorniest issues is how to give and get feedback at work most effectively. For Power Up, our expert – executive coach Malvika Singh – shares her tips about how to give feedback at work, and how to get it. She’s sharing practical advice on how to build our feedback muscles.

Two hours in Zürich: the best spots for a quick visit

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

We’ve all been there: on a business trip, not much down time, in a sophisticated beautiful city that we long to explore. But what to do with two hours or less to spare? We always ask our local work colleagues what we should do if we have a precious couple of hours to sneak out and experience at least a taste of what their city has to offer. Now we’re sharing those ideas with you. In this edition of Two Hours in . . . we address the question: What to do with 2 free hours in Zürich? These are the best spots for a quick visit if you have only two hours in Zürich.