Suzanne’s proposition is both simple and stunningly innovative: for businesses to truly succeed and have a competitive commercial edge they must build inclusive leadership and diversity of thought into their strategic planning and management hierarchies.Companies who adopt diversity of thinking and inclusivity will be better able to capitalise on opportunities driven by the rise of women and the...
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Ann-Maree Morrison MBE
Ann –Maree Morrison MBE is the founder and owner of Labels4Kids, Co-Chair for W20, Past Chair of BAWE Scotland UK and founder of The Ecommerce Club. She was awarded an MBE for her services to both Women in Business and The Economy.Ecommerce opens up so many avenues for female entrepreneurs, allows them to open their product or service to the world, to operate from rural locations, and to work...
Embracing self doubt productively
Starting a business can be daunting, and all-too-often, we consider self-doubt as the enemy of action or success, because it reminds us of all the things that could go wrong. However, what happens when we change the narrative? Consider self-doubt as an ally in your business journey. It keeps you listening to ever-vital feedback, and can encourage you to ask yourself those all-important questions...
3 top tips for self-promotion in your career
Author, speaker and executive coach Suzanne Doyle-Morris shares her top 3 self-improvement lessons to help you develop your career It’s a lot to run a business isn’t it? Between wondering if you’ll have enough cash flow for next month’s wages to feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work you’re getting, it's easy to feel ‘entrepreneurial career success’ is a grand statement about someone else’s...
Be empowered by your skills
Author, speaker and executive coach Suzanne Doyle-Morris explains why sometimes you can be your own worst enemy when it comes to your career development Why is it that women in business are so good at seeing all their failings? This seems to be a gendered superpower - to see ‘all that I am lacking’? All the skills and career development I don’t yet have? All the people who don’t yet know...
Get advice from an older you
Author, speaker and executive coach Suzanne Doyle-Morris explains the benefit of 'ageing' yourself to help reduce anxiety. As a WES Ambassador specialising in helping women in male-dominated fields to reduce anxiety, which you can find out more about on my website InclusIQ, I was reminded recently to think about the ‘gifts’ that age bestows no matter how old you are. Visit my website to find out...
The power of micro questions
Author, speaker and executive coach Suzanne Doyle-Morris explains how you can get the best out of your business meetings with ultra-powerful 'micro' questions. As a leader in a fledgling company, you’ll no doubt start to work with colleagues whether one-to-one or in a business meeting. This may mean friends who are giving you time gratis at your start-up phase (love them!) or you are growing a...
The potential of open questions
How you can get more out of business interactions just by changing your language? Read or listen to the video below where Suzanne Doyle-Morris shares her top tips. What’s the difference between ‘That was a good meeting. Did you understand what you need to do?’ and ‘What will you be taking on as a result of today’s meeting?’ Even in business interactions, the first seems engaging, the use of...