Confidence – how to build it and spark it in others By Brittany Packnett (Activist, educator, writer & co-host of the award-winning Pod Save The People) As is our confidence, so is our capacity. According to Brittany Packnett “confidence is the necessary spark before everything…
Imposter Syndrome
Tackling imposter syndrome Imposter syndrome is a form of self-doubt which centres around feelings of inadequacy and the pervasive internalised feeling that you do not belong. This is representative of a conflict between your own self-perception and the way others perceive you. It is currently…
The Beautiful Balance Between Courage and Fear
The beautiful balance between courage and fear By Cara E. Yar Khan (International human rights and disability advocate) Cara was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that deteriorates muscle, but she hasn’t let that slow her down. Ignoring calls to limit her career ambitions and…
Embrace the Near Win
Embrace the near win By Sarah Lewis (Art historian and critic) Is it actually the near win that pushes us toward success? Art historian Sarah Lewis noticed something important at her first museum job: not every artwork was a masterpiece. Watch the video to consider…
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Grit: The power of passion and perseverance By Angela Lee Duckworth (Qualified psychologist and assistant professor in the Psychology department at the University of Pennsylvania) After leaving her demanding job as a management consultant to teach seventh graders in a New York public school, Angela…