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Am I A Bad Mother?

Every morning, before I get out of bed, I scan through my phone, looking at photos of her. Remembering her, wanting to hold her, brush...

How to Run a Meeting? Updated 2022

I recently published a 3 part series on running a meeting, but decided to collate all the parts in one place so that easier to reference...

Celebrating the life of Sailor (Sara) Maya Court

5th March 2007 to 17th September 2021 https://gofund.me/31cd25d8 I will be referring to Sailor, as Sara as I had her permission to do so....

Back to Work. Keep the Comfort with @Dai

I have been collaborating with Dai for the past few years now, and they are an amazing new brand that I am thrilled to be partnering...

How to Run a Meeting?

Here’s how I run a meeting at work but this can be used in any meeting that you have, for example meeting the builders to talk about your...

How I Got a Job in New York?

I am based in the UK, but was fortunate enough to work out in New York for 3 years, thought I would share with you what I did. I worked...

How to get a New Job, even during COVID-19?

Every career has its turning point, but there comes a point when you simply need a new job!! Last year, during of COVID-19, I changed...

Petite Edit with Monika M for @hobbslondon

So I was delighted when asked to partner with Hobbs, a brand that I have worn since university, they featured me on their website but as...

How to keep track of EVERYTHING with Excel Diary?

I have always been in awe at how some people can keep track of multiple projects simultaneously. It’s only in recent years that I’ve...

Mentors - Do you have one?

With so many of us working from home, it's hard to simply catch up for a coffee with your mentor, previously I would meet my mentor for a...

Smashing Your Year End Review !!

Preparation = Confidence Being prepared will give you confidence to know what to say. Imagine this is an interview; you need to...

Bobbi Brown and me!!

I was born in London, and grew up in the 1970s Britain, living through the 1970s and 1980s was no mean feet, but it was in my early teens...

My Favourite Top Five Skincare Buys

Based on short survey on my Instagram stories, some of you wanted to know what my favourite skin care products are, so here they are. I...

How to Have a Successful One-on-One With Your Boss (Even if You Don't Get Along)

Whether you’ve been working for years or are just starting out, you know that having good one-on-one meetings with your boss is crucial...

Sweaty Betty ... 20 yrs of Empowering Women through Fitness

When I started training seriously about a decade ago, it was quite unusual for girls to lift heavy weights ... this has changed in recent...

How to Talk About Yourself Without Sounding Arrogant?

It takes time to develop the right balance between touting your accomplishments and being really annoying about it. For starters, always...

Summer's Hero Piece - White blazer !!

Want to look more polished? There are certain must-have wardrobe pieces that every woman needs to own, to make getting dressed easier and...

How does she do it?

WORKING FROM HOME AND HOME EDUCATING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC What my day looks like? I get up at 6.00am, get changed into my gym...

How to choose a suit for Petites?

There are many fabulous pastel coloured suits available on the high street. It's not just about selecting one that is in 'petite sizing'...

How to wear Leather in the office?

Sometimes you get tired of what you normally wear to work and need to inject a little adventure. My go-to work uniform is a dress and...

Finding Your Colour Season

A few months ago, I ordered a beautiful orange jumper from an online boutique. I came over home from work and the much anticipated parcel...

5 INCREDIBLE PLACES to visit in the Algarve, Portugal

At the start of Spring, the pending realisation that you haven't booked your summer holiday hits home. The kids will be off school on...

SFW Interview Series @thestyleforwork

Tell us a little bit about you and your background I work in Investment Banking and my name is Monika, my family are originally from...

Does anyone talk about the peri-menopause?

Perimenopause means "around menopause" and refers to the time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking...

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