As I write this latest blog I am sitting on an aeroplane on a Saturday on the way to Frankfurt in Germany for work. I have pretty mixed feelings and ...
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Responisibiliy free (for four days)
As I write this latest blog I am sitting on an aeroplane on a Saturday on the way to Frankfurt in Germany for work. I have pretty mixed feelings and emotions about this trip, but as Sheryl Sanberg of Lean In says: “don’t leave before you leave.” This is a great opportunity for me on […]
BOOK CLUB: how to be a woman
I have been following Caitlin Moran on twitter for some time now, and had read a number of positive reviews about her book How to be a Woman. I was put off by the name of the book- but a great friend of mine insisted I read it. Now, I know this isn’t what you […]
Three, two, one…. BUNGEEEEEE
Last week both Baby O and I took a dive. His leap was, thank goodness, rather lower than mine. Baby O fell off the bed. I didn’t ever think I would be one of “those mums.” I am more ashamed of my pre-judgement compared to what actually happened. I was kidding myself that I would […]
Margaret Thatcher: transformative, formidable and gutsy
How can I not blog on the recent passing of an inspirational business woman who pioneered and championed change and was to me, and many, an inspiring role model: Margaret Thatcher. Many people have different opinions and ideas about her time as Britain’s Prime Minister for the Conservative party. Whatever your opinion on her decisions, […]
Women shouldn’t drive tractors
Last week I attended my company’s monthly ladies only networking session – Mingle. There was a female guest speaker who’d been invited to give an inspirational talk. She prides herself on being a motivating role model for women. I apologise now if any of my female colleagues who attended the session are reading this and […]
Feminism: what it is and what it ISN’T
My husband jokes and says that feminists are lesbians with shaved heads who hate men. He says it to get a reaction out of me. I would suggest that he, like most men, is scared as he doesn’t understand what feminism actually is. It’s not about burning bras. It’s not about lesbians. It’s not about […]
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
This blog isn’t about being a working mum, but something I have been meaning to write about for a while. I have been pregnant twice, but only have one baby. I was reading a blog the other day that referred to ectopic pregnancies as being taboo. After suffering from an ectopic in 2011 I was horrified that it was classed […]
Heaven at Hyatt Capital Gate Hotel
Last weekend myself, Baby O and Husband S stayed at Abu Dhabi’s 5* Hyatt Capital Gate Hotel. You may have heard of it. It’s renowned for it’s incredible lean of 18 degrees – it’s actually in the Guinness Book of World Records for it’s record lean! I am a firm believer in working hard and […]
What not to say to a working mum…
A few months ago, a friend sent me a link to a journalist who had written an article about what not to say to a working mum. I sat and read with pure agreement. There seems to be an unwritten rule whereby some people feel they have the right to be, and lets be frank […]
The morning jig and juggle
Each morning I amaze myself at the intense routine that takes place! For anyone who suggests that working women aren’t committed take a look at the below. My routine is probably very similar to any other mum but it is a wonder to me how I manage to get to work on time, dressed smartly […]
