Category Archives: women motivation

Women’s Role in the Big Society

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

The Big Society is not without its critics, in particular women. There are those who believe we have been at the heart of community giving since we lived in caves, and for no pay and, very often,  reduced status as … Continue reading →

Posted in debating, feminism, green news, Humanitarian, inspiring women, Louise Burfitt-Dons, motivation, UK, women motivation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Women On Fire

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Judith Seelig has invited me to speak at her Easter Saturday event in Westminster about how speaking (also a vital diplomatic skill as well as a leadership tool) can improve women’s self-confidence. I’ve found the diffidence to speaking is closely … Continue reading →

Posted in Humanitarian, inspiring women, Leadership, London, motivation, networking, women motivation, women's motivation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Sunshine or Shade? (Or is it how us women are made?)

Posted on January 25, 2010 by

It’s everywhere at the moment. We’re questioning the irresponsibility of super-optimistic thinking like never before. I guess this is all because it’s cost us money recently. We’re blaming reckless consumption and the ‘because we’re worth it’ trend of super-selfindulgence for … Continue reading →

Posted in optimist, pessimist, women motivation, women's motivation | Leave a comment

Old Style Courtesy and Hospitality: The CUS

Posted on October 12, 2009 by

Last Thursday I was invited by Andrew Chapman to speak at the internationally famous Cambridge Union by participating in their Freshers feminism debate “This House Believes We’d be Better Off if Women Ruled the World.” (pic. left to right,Rupert Myers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cambridge Union, Cosmopolitan, debating, Edwina Currie, feminism, James Max, Louise Court, Rupert Myers, Rusty Schweikhart, women motivation, women's motivation | Leave a comment

Motivation For Women (with Stars and Stripes)

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

Download to iTunes. Louise Burfitt-Dons gives ten tips for women to remotivate and encourage them. 4 minutes 28 seconds. http://www.louiseburfittdons.com/mp3s/US_Motivation_for_Women.mp3

Posted in inspiring women, podcast, women motivation | Leave a comment

Encouragement of Spring

Posted on March 20, 2009 by

I remember as a child that around this time we would often receive ‘spring’ cards – approaching Easter. They seemed to add so much with such a simple image. Just a daffodil head, bright yellow and full of promise! What … Continue reading →

Posted in daffodils, inspiring women, women motivation | Leave a comment

When ‘Go For It’ doesn’t get you anywhere

Posted on March 5, 2009 by

You’ve probably heard it hundreds. Someone, usually the extravert, confident, well-meaning though not really that into you person says, ‘Well what are you waiting for? Just go for it!’ Sure. ‘Go for it’ works well—when you’ve made it through to … Continue reading →

Posted in 'go for it', dispirited, unfulfilled, women motivation | Leave a comment

Unique Inspiration

Posted on February 8, 2009 by

It was an early, frosty start for me this morning. My younger daughter had been chosen to compete for her RAF cadets—and we had to make the bus by seven. Early, we watched other teenagers arriving with their creased and … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiring women, women motivation, women's motivation | Leave a comment