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"... The book combines real-time journal entries written by everyday women during lockdown with non-judgemental guidance based on reflective practice and backed up by academic research. It offers practical coaching advice, tips and techniques, simple exercises and motivating quotes to ordinary women who may be floundering or feeling lost in an uncertain world."
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"... It’s time to find new words to tell your story. Try to be really mindful about what you say about yourself, and how you’re portraying yourself to others – whether at work, in your relationships or in friendship groups. It’s time to empower your language and send your self-esteem soaring."
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"... Not to be mistaken for a quick fix read, Woman of Our Time encourages taking small steps of action, to lead to positive change."
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"... Karen Powell co-founder of Matter of Choice and co-author of Woman of Our Time, argued there is another aspect to the bill: that women need to use it as a way of reshaping the narrative around their vital role in the workplace."
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"...The book combines real-time journal entries written by everyday women during lockdown with non-judgemental guidance based on reflective practice and backed up by academic research. It offers practical coaching advice, tips and techniques, simple exercises and motivating quotes to ordinary women who may be floundering or feeling lost in an uncertain world."
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"... Heath concludes: "Businesses should encourage and make space for women to communicate their own needs and preferences. Often, change is needed as much on the individual level, as it is organisation-wide."
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"... Recognising this impact, twin sisters Karen Powell and Lesley Heath, saw an opportunity to capture the enlightening and compelling stories of transformative change that occurred during the pandemic. Their new book, Woman of Our Time is a celebration of the stories of ordinary women during that time, and a deep dive into the power of self-reflection."
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"... This book is a must-read for all women, at any stage of life wanting to rewrite their own narrative, consciously invest in themselves, their needs and their mental wellbeing."
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"... When creating a truly equitable workplace, a key part of the process will be in encouraging a culture of mindfulness, acceptance and self-examination. For Karen Powell and Lesley Heath, co-founders of A Matter of Choice and co-authors of Woman of Our Time, conscious time for self-reflective practice is a great starting point for any leader or employee wanting to both explore their own needs and preferences more, but also wanting to check themselves and their own potential biases."
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"... Karen Powell co-founder of Matter of Choice and co-author of Woman of Our Time, argued there is another aspect to the bill: that women need to use it as a way of reshaping the narrative around their vital role in the workplace."
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"...The book combines real-time journal entries written by everyday women during lockdown with non-judgemental guidance based on reflective practice and backed up by academic research. It offers practical coaching advice, tips and techniques, simple exercises and motivating quotes to ordinary women who may be floundering or feeling lost in an uncertain world."
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"... Heath concludes: "Businesses should encourage and make space for women to communicate their own needs and preferences. Often, change is needed as much on the individual level, as it is organisation-wide."
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"... Recognising this impact, twin sisters Karen Powell and Lesley Heath, saw an opportunity to capture the enlightening and compelling stories of transformative change that occurred during the pandemic. Their new book, Woman of Our Time is a celebration of the stories of ordinary women during that time, and a deep dive into the power of self-reflection."
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"... This book is a must-read for all women, at any stage of life wanting to rewrite their own narrative, consciously invest in themselves, their needs and their mental wellbeing."
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"... When creating a truly equitable workplace, a key part of the process will be in encouraging a culture of mindfulness, acceptance and self-examination. For Karen Powell and Lesley Heath, co-founders of A Matter of Choice and co-authors of Woman of Our Time, conscious time for self-reflective practice is a great starting point for any leader or employee wanting to both explore their own needs and preferences more, but also wanting to check themselves and their own potential biases."
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