In the early 2000s life was full on – I had 3 children under 5 and was contemplating a fourth but I turned round to my husband in exasperation and said ‘But no one works full time in Software sales and has four children!’.   He said ‘Why not? What’s stopping you?’   There was no reason not to have a fourth child, we were good parents, we could afford it, we had the house to accommodate a...

IWD2021 launched an invitation for you to #ChooseToChallenge.  I trust you have started on that journey and are learning new ways to progress through this invitation. Most often, challenge leads to a situation of conflict - either within your self, or with others. My eBook guide on how you can #ChooseToChallenge provides you with concrete strategies to transform any conflict situation in...

Kami Nuttall our Senior Insights Consultant on why it is important for employees to speak up and experience being heard...   I often reflect on why it is important for employees to be able to speak up at work. Employees should be able to speak up about anything, from sharing feedback and ideas around innovation, to calling out unacceptable and toxic behaviours. The ability to speak ...

Listening is one of the easiest ways to show respect to customers, employees or family members. It says that you care, are interested in the other person, and value their opinion and relationship. Does your business have a listening culture? A culture of listening creates strong and trusting relationships, and if done well, will encourage creativity and more thoughtful and empowered idea...

Love this refreshing blog by our Social Media specialist!  Aminat has joined our team through the Kickstart scheme and is inspiring us with her bubbly personality and original approach.  Would love your thoughts about her views on privilege. BLOG BY AMINAT ADENUGA - SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST AT BELONGING PIONEERS. In this day and age race, gender, sexuality, music, fashion style and  the n...

What is privilege? According to the Oxford dictionary privilege is defined as ‘a special right or advantage that a particular person or group of people has’. So why when we think of privilege, there is only one group that comes into mind? Maybe because they experience it more and those who experience privilege more are typically unaware and it is therefore deemed as the ‘norm’. With that...