By Tricia Scott. It's been a busy ol' time here at CEO HQ. With new offices, exciting package launches (stay tuned), the publishing of our 50th issue and more than my fair share of research, reading and networking, it's safe to say I've had more than a few moments of 'holy shit this is moving fast'. As I sat yesterday, having been out to buy hydrangeas for the new office (because, flowers), I pondered the speed at which everything seems to be moving and reflected on some of the responses I've had from our community and friends over the past weeks. Many of you resonate with the o ..read more

By Tricia Scott.  Wow, can you believe it? Fifty issues of The Female CEO magazine! It feels like just yesterday that I was (very) nervously hitting 'publish' on our first edition, unsure of where this adventure would take us. And now, here we are, bigger, wiser (for sure) and more inspired than ever. If you've been here on this wild ride from the start, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sticking around and sharing in this journey. If you're new to the tribe, a big warm welcome! You're joining a vibrant and, quite frankly, unstoppable community of women ALL about lifting each ..read more

By Marisa Sim. Have you ever felt like you're carrying emotional baggage that just won't go away, no matter how much you try to shake it off? The root of this persistent pain might be deeper than you realise—it could stem from what's known as the "mother wound." This wound refers to emotional pain passed down from your mother, often linked to her own unhealed traumas and those inherited from generations before. This lingering pain can seep into every aspect of your life, affecting your relationships, self-esteem, and overall mental well-being. Healing your mother wound ..read more

By Lauren Regan. In December 2023, the UK retail industry faced a 32% decline in sales. As a result, the competition for retailers has become fierce, and they need to work hard to get noticed in this new landscape. While many online retailers opt for off-the-shelf platforms like Shopify or Squarespace for rapid and low-cost eCommerce storefront development, these platforms make it hard to elevate your brand above the competition.  Let’s be clear: an algorithm bot is never going to buy your product, and while it can be tempting to communicate in a way that appeases the Google gods, it’s im ..read more

By Gavin Hutchinson. A lot has been written about one-to-one communication. Some might think that the principles remain the same once you scale up communication within a team. Mostly, they do, but team communication has added complications that need to be dealt with. Let’s explore why teams add even more trouble to the already complicated communication minefield. First, teams are going to grow. That’s just how it is in business. There’s always too much work, new expertise is required and so on. As teams grow, communication gets more complicated. If there are two people on a team (the minimum r ..read more

By Lauren Regan. As I took the keys and confidently climbed into the wrong side of the ridiculous SUV, I thought it would be a good idea to hire when I was back home in the UK. I considered that flying 5000 miles alone to look after two cats I'd only ever met on Zoom might have been a silly idea.  A move to British Columbia, Canada, has been on my bucket list for a while now. Despite multiple trips for holidays and work over the years, I wanted to get a feel for what it would really be like to live there, not just vacation.  Back in March, I was introduced to Frannie. A retired lawye ..read more

By Dino Tartaglia. A Pastel de Nata, if you’ve never experienced this creamy food of the Gods, is what we in the UK would call a ‘posh custard tart’. It’s a Portuguese creation and is one of a number of icons of this fabulous country (I recently moved to the beautiful city of Porto, Portugal, from the UK) Here, especially at Manteigaria in Porto, arguably the finest exponent of this fabulous culinary creation in Portugal, there is much that a pastel de nata can teach us about business, especially when it comes to pricing and, more critically, price elasticity. BTW, ‘Pastéis de Nata ..read more

By Amy Sanders. Why is it that some people seem to continually climb the success ladder with ease while others struggle? I'm talking about your friend who just started her coaching business, and she's already signing clients effortlessly while you are a couple of years in and still struggle to get paying clients consistently. Although energetics and how we approach our businesses mentally are also at play, there is a way for you to check where you are, make little adjustments and find success. The 5 C's to success is a tool you can use to check in with where you are with specific parts of your ..read more

By A Venturing Nomad. I was deliriously delighted to discover that the UK’s largest mainland sea bird colony was just along the road from where I reside, and not as I had assumed, in the Highlands of Scotland, or even further.  Bempton, a small village nestled comfortably between Flamborough and Filey,  is well-supported, with a pub, shops and post office, a former RAF listening station and even a claim to being a film location. However, this village is best known for hosting the Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve. Its simple and humble entrance is completely understated for the treats that ..read more

By Ilana Jankowitz. Of all the months in the year, I’ve always felt like October is the one that feels a little flat and forgotten.  After the new year buzz of January and celebrations of love in February, everything bursts into life in spring and marinates in the fun and sun of summer. In September we reset and refocus for the remainder of the year, and November and December are filled with fireworks and festivities and family time of thanks and cheer.  Poor old October has always felt a bit skipped over…the clocks change, the days get shorter, darker, and colder, and if w ..read more