Should we invent a new leadership style?
For a long time, we asked female leaders to act… like men. For a long time, the only women that managed to reach key positions…
My team of No Super-Chickens
This title is a reference to an excellent TEDx that explains why a team of “super-chickens” doesn’t work. If you take a look at the…
Recipe 9 : get out of your ivory tower
In the last article, we talked about how difficult it can be to settle into a first management position, and how few people are prepared…
Recipe 8 : – Do not take yourself seriously
You have followed all my advice, and you’ve just been promoted to an executive manager’s position. First of all, congratulations. Or you haven’t been promoted…
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Recipe 5 : Making the difference
In big companies, you’ll have to change jobs, more or less often. Most of us (at least those who read this blog) hope that the…
Recipe 4: What do you want people to think of you?
What do you want people to think of you? Or rather, when people think of you, which image comes to mind? Is it: "She is…
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Don’t take No for an answer
One day, I was asked to give an inspiring speech to a hundred young professionals with high potential from a big company. I wasn’t a…
Can women get Angry?
Anger, a sign of hysteria? What happens when someone gets angry? It obviously depends greatly on cultures and personalities. However, quite often, it’s not really…
Queen Bees, do they exist?
When I was appointed as the Europe General Manager for Schlumberger, the announcement was made through the company's usual communication channels. Two other women were…
Do you want to go for a drink?
A simple sentence, which can be said at the end of a hard day’s work, when we reckon a little beer would be nice before…