“When I’m doing something new, I can see myself creeping towards doubting my capabilities and fearing that somebody will expose me”, says my client. When I delve into her confidence deeper we talk about confidence and competence…

Conflict is fundamental in our workplace - in prioritising, planning, strategy, resource allocation, design, and everything else in an organisation—or at least it should be!

Effectively utilising your digital calendar creates clear boundaries and facilitates communication.

Quarterly reviews provide momentum, focus, and determination for future success by identifying areas for improvement and keeping us on track towards achieving our goals.

Appreciation isn't one-size-fits-all. Just as you have your unique strengths and quirks, your preferred mode of appreciation might differ, too.

Career transitions are profound moments, weaving together grief for what's left behind and excitement for what's to come.

I'm honing in on time and energy here because they're finite resources crucial for our productivity and well-being…

Are you living in the GAP or the GAIN? The February newsletter discusses the book: The Gap and the Gain, and its relevance to goal setting and reflection. Plus, claim a 20% February discount on the Architect’s Leadership Journal!

I am thrilled to announce the launch of the Architect's Leadership Journal, a unique tool designed to foster self-development and leadership skills in architects.

A recap with takeway’s of the Personal Resilience workshop with ECE's Women in Construction Network, Sussex.

Here's the exciting news: PRE-ORDERS are now up and running for the Architect's Leadership Journal!

I've been working with a neurodivergent client recently, which got me thinking about the concept of "reasonable accommodations" in the office.

Bias and feedback are two separate workshops I have given this past month, yet they ended up intertwined…

This month hearalds the kick off for the WIA Mentoring Programme ‘23. However, for the mentees that we couldn’t find a match for, read on for some tips on finding a good match:

In January, I was interviewed by the RIBA about how to negotiate a salary increase. Read on for four top tips.

Merry Christmas to you: past and current clients, supporters, friends and colleagues.

I did some quick analysis on my 2021 clients - take a look at who I been working with on a one-to-one basis this year.

What have I done this year? What’s next in 2022? Find out here!

Join Women in Architecture UK (WiA UK) as we launch our Future of Women in Architecture report and our Call To Action, on-line Thursday the 30th September 12.30-1.30pm.

The survey we undertook earlier this year had 265 responses which capture what this unusually diverse group of people experienced. We asked our community - where do we currently stand, what works, what doesn't, what is missing, and what is most important to take into the future?

This is one of the questions that ArchiCGI - the architectural visualisation and 3D rendering specialists - asked me in an interview for their blog.

I am pleased to have been a contributor to the ResoLex report: Changing Behaviours in Construction. This new report provides practical advice on creating and leading strong project teams to deliver a step-change in construction project performance.

The phrase 'put your head above the parapet' can be roughly interpreted as taking a risk with something – putting oneself out there. However, is it less about the risk and more about the time and effort in the architectural sector?

In a podcast with Stephen Drew (the mastermind behind Architecture Social) we talk about trials and tribulations of a career in Architecture, the joys of coaching, the online and offline world, overcoming difficult times and the power of experimentation.

RIBA article by Neal Morris: As host of the RIBA’s recent Future Leaders conference, Karen explains certain practices we can all adopt in order to make our high stakes conversions more effective.

Accepting stress as a natural bodily response to a situation can help you transform a threat into a challenge. You can channel that extra energy and focus to deal with the task ahead. Neal Morris writes for RIBA on my talk on Stress, given at a recent Future Leaders conference.

Architecture.com recently published an article: Four Steps to Transform your Professional Relationships, after one of my RIBA Future Leaders talks. I am pleased to have permission to reproduce it here, and give thanks to RIBA and the Author, Neal Morris.

In this one hour interactive webinar we look at how a clear vision and mission, reflecting the core values and purpose, is a winning strategy.

73% said the number one barrier for mid-level female architects being able to participate in self-development is ‘not enough time’. Yes, that old chestnut. And what a tricky one it is to tackle.

In a new series of articles I will be delving deeper into the report’s questions and themes, in order to draw out further actionable insights. They are primarily aimed at mid-level female architects themselves, but will also be of interest to managers and HR personnel who can put the recommendations into practice at company level.

The Leadership Foundation Series are five interactive webinars specifically designed for architects and designers exploring the various facets of leadership in the architectural practice - from organisation-wide to the individual perspective.