Communication

Learn critical communication skills like navigating challenging conversations, giving and receiving feedback, setting (and enforcing) boundaries and negotiation.

  • From fear to fab: 5 public speaking tips

    A leader’s biggest asset is their ability to inspire and influence, but presentation skills don’t always come naturally. These tips will set you up for success.

  • The most powerful word in your vocabulary is ‘no’

    Got big things to achieve in your career? Here’s how to say ‘no’ to the wrong things so you can say ‘yes’ to the right ones.

  • The best leadership podcasts for women

    Our curated list of our favourite podcasts episodes for women leaders. Subscribe for new suggestions every week.

  • Book club: the best books for women leaders

    Powrsuit Book Club: Books every women leader should read to hone skills, build confidence and learn your leadership style.

  • Sick of taking on other people’s problems?

    Is solving other people’s problems really an act of care? Women might be great problem-solvers, but we don’t always address the problems this can create.

  • Connecting for success: The power of LinkedIn

    70% of professionals get hired by organisations they have an existing connection with. Here’s how to boost your LinkedIn network by being yourself.

  • How to: Create your elevator pitch

    You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, so your professional elevator pitch counts. Learn how to confidently convey your value.

  • How to stop doing everyone else’s work

    Overwhelmed at work? Your delegation skills may be letting you down. Learn five actionable ways to get out of doing and back to leading.

  • Empathy in leadership

    The role of empathy in high-performing teams

    Empathy is perhaps one of the toughest leadership tools to master. It requires courage of convictions, commitment to a vision and extreme emotional control.

  • How to: run a great one on-one-meeting

    One-on-ones should be a top priority, but you’ve probably never had formal training on how to run them effectively. Here’s 5 tips from the experts.

  • Feedback is a gift: how to give it effectively

    Want to help someone? Feedback is a gift you can give them. Learn 5 tips to delivering it with clarity and kindness.

  • Welcome to our new podcast: PowrUp 🎙️

    Think of us as your personal cheerleaders, providing the tools to equip yourself with the confidence and skills to shape your career on your terms.

  • How to be your own hype girl: The art of self-promotion

    How to authentically nail the art of self promotion and build your personal brand.

  • How to: Network like a pro

    Networking is the key to getting ahead – from finding new jobs to keeping a finger on the pulse. Learn 5 ways to take the chore out connecting.

  • The power of empathetic leadership

    As the world grapples with climate change, automation, and disruption, we’ve learned that diverse teams are better at solving pressing challenges. And guess what diverse employees need? Empathetic leaders. 

  • 3 career habits to break (and 1 to make) in 2024

    Looking for a new career challenge this year? Learn how to break 3 career-limiting habits that are holding you back, and make one that will help you achieve positive change.

  • How to ask for feedback

    Are you one of 63% of employees hungry to hear how they’re performing? Learn 3 things you can do to get more feedback and how to receive it.

  • 5 communication lessons from Queen of Pop, Indra Nooyi

    Indra Nooyi, an Indian-born American businesswoman and one of the world’s most popular leaders, took PepsiCo’s top spot in 2006. The architect of Performance with Purpose, Nooyi transformed the company over 12 years – delivering 80% growth alongside pioneering strategies to improve the company’s impact on people and the planet. We’ve bottled her top communication lessons to give you the cheat sheet.

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