Articles tagged with "Leadership Stories"

Leadership Stories: Alison Maitland a “feisty feminist” and acclaimed author

Leadership Stories: Alison Maitland a “feisty feminist” and acclaimed author

Alison Maitland, Vice Chair of IWF UK, is an author, speaker and coach. She gained her global perspective on work and organisations as a journalist at the Financial Times and has co-authored three books on women and business, the future of work and inclusion. Alison shares her views on “collective” leadership and the importance of agile working.

IWF UK Leadership Stories: Judith Donovan CBE

IWF UK Leadership Stories: Judith Donovan CBE

Judith Donovan CBE, is a pragmatic leader who cares for and champions the causes of her communities. Having started in advertising and direct marketing, she has been a successful entrepreneur and holds many non executive roles. Judith has received several awards and honours for bringing people together to solve problems and create opportunities.

IWF UK Leadership Stories: Dr Neslyn Watson-Druée CBE

IWF UK Leadership Stories: Dr Neslyn Watson-Druée CBE

Dr Neslyn Watson-Druée CBE arrived in the UK at 19 years of age from Jamaica with 5 Ordinary Levels. From her initial training as a nurse, she overcame the obstacles of prejudice and discrimination as a young black woman to become a Senior Leader within the National Health Service. She has received 25 Awards acknowledging her impact on society.

IWF UK Leadership Stories: Jeanette Cowley

IWF UK Leadership Stories: Jeanette Cowley

Jeanette Cowley is a CEDR accredited mediator, a negotiator, team and executive coach who also researches how senior leaders sustain momentum for the long-term. She helps people reflect and resolve complex issues.