Jean Fleming

Weekend Vibes: A word from Dottie Hanging Out with My Favourite Humans! I am going to be spending some time with my family; and my faithful friend Jean. Jean can lack consistency when it comes to my training. 🤣 Do you have any tips for Jean to be more consistent? Let’s be honest, training humans is no walk in the park! 🐕

✨ Welcoming 2025 with Gratitude, Reflection, and Love ✨ Tonight, as the world counts down, I’ll be with the people who mean the most to me - Noel and Lilly (and the cats and dog of course!). 🧡 No parties. No fireworks. Just us. We’ll share stories of the moments that made us smile this year – There were plenty! Reflect on the lessons we’ve learned. There were plenty! And plan what’s to come in 2025. 🚀 How are you celebrating tonight? 🌟 Here’s to a happy, healthy, and fulfilling 2025 ✨

How powerful is your voice? I went to a Tom Jones concert in the summer. He still has such a powerful voice. Our voices carry more than words – they hold power, intent, presence. So, how do you get heard? ✓ Start with Clarity. Know what you stand for; and let that drive your voice. ✓ Stand with Confidence. Speak as if what you’re saying is worth every ear’s attention. ✓ Seek Connection. Engage. Look for understanding, not just agreement. When you speak with: ♥ Clarity ♥ Confidence; and ♥ Connection... your words leave a mark. 🎯 What is your technique for being heard?

🎄 Family, Connection, and Gratitude 🎄 Amid the whirlwind of career goals and daily demands, Christmas offers you a moment to pause. To celebrate the people who anchor you. To reflect on the love and support that fuel you. And to remember… that success isn’t just measured in achievements - but in the connections you nurture. ❤️I’m grateful for my family who support and inspire me, and for the friends who feel like family too. Wishing you and yours a Christmas filled with love, laughter, and rest. 🎁✨

Recharge and don’t feel guilty about it. How do you let your hair down? I recharge my batteries by spending fun times with those I love. It used to feel hard to step away from work. But not anymore! The truth is we all need time to recharge. And spending fun moments with those you love helps you reset. 3 benefits to taking time out: 1. ✅ Reduces stress 2. ✅ Boosts creativity 3. ✅ Strengthens relationships So, make sure you let your hair down regularly… It’s not just good for your soul; it’s good for your career too. What do you do to recharge?

✨ Career breaks and sabbaticals – career disruptors or game-changers? Lilly and I were thrilled to see Adele 🎶 before she announced she was taking a break from being in the public eye. It got me thinking about a conversation I had with a client. She was concerned how to capture a sabbatical on her CV. For many senior professionals, the thought of taking extended time off can bring up mixed emotions: - Will this hurt my career? - How will it look on my CV? I think career breaks are more commonplace and accepted these days. I took a year out and I have never looked back. So, what’s the benefit? → Increased Creativity and Clarity → Reduced Burnout → Better Work-Life Balance. 💬 What do you think? Would a sabbatical help or hinder your career journey? (Career Ahead Magazine, The Guardian, Corporate Finance Institute)

Women in the Workplace: 10 Years of Progress and Challenges The 2024 Women in the Workplace report delivers a sobering mix of victories and setbacks. ⚡Wins Worth Celebrating ➟ Women hold 29% of senior leadership roles ➟ Remote policies are empowering women to balance work and life ➟ Women’s representation in tech roles has grown to 23%. ⚡Challenges That Persist ➟ For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 87 women make the leap. ➟ Many women leave mid-level roles, citing stalled growth and lack of support. ➟ 43% of women report feeling burned out, compared to 33% of men. ⚡Here’s how to take action: ➟ Build a network that lifts you up. ➟ Push for policies that support balance and growth. ➟ Advocate for yourself—and for others. Change doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when you lead it. This report isn’t just a snapshot of the past decade. It’s a rallying cry for the next one. Champion workplaces where women don’t just survive but thrive. Read the full report : Women in the Workplace 2024. (Link in comments)

Ever been mansplained, manterrupted, or had your idea “bropriated”? 🙄 You know the drill ladies. You’re in a meeting, you speak up, and BAM ⚡ someone (usually a man - sorry but not sorry) interrupts you AND the moment your idea gets some airtime suddenly it’s being “repeated” by the same guy sitting across from you as if it’s his groundbreaking thought. 🤯 Research shows that women get interrupted more than men, especially by men! And when a man repeats your idea “verbatim” and gets the credit… Well, that’s called "bropriating" (yes, it’s a thing). These interruptions can make women less likely to speak up - giving men more "floor time" to shine and make decisions 😒 So, what can you do about it? 💡 Tip 1: Interrupting isn’t polite. Next time someone cuts you off, be firm but polite. Try: “Excuse me, I’m speaking, and I’d love to finish this thought before we dive into yours.” 💡 Tip 2: Don’t let your ideas get “borrowed” without a trace. If someone repeats your idea, claim it. ✨ Try: “Yes, that was exactly my point, thank you for raising it again” 💡 Tip 3: Create an environment where everyone gets equal floor time. All voices should be heard—not just the loudest! Try: “Let’s go around the room so we hear from everyone!” So next time someone tries to ... mansplain, manterrupt, or bropriate, just REMEMBER - you’re not just here to listen, you’re here to lead. (Daily Advisor and Psychology Today)

Success is not one-size-fits-all. It must align with YOUR values and purpose. How to create your version of success: - Define what success means to you. - Identify your core values to guide every decision. - Know your purpose—what impact do you want to have? Create your vision. You need clarity and a plan. - Write down your goals and make them visible. - Break your vision into actionable steps. - Anticipate obstacles and prepare for them. True success is not just achieving milestones… it’s about creating a fulfilling, balanced life that reflects who you are. Fulfilment comes from alignment. Stay true to you. How do you define success in your life?

Community Builds Powerful Women Leaders 🫶 I am excited to be attending the WIG Alumni event tonight. This is a wonderful opportunity to reunite with all the incredible women I have worked with on previous cohorts. Coming together to reconnect and share our journeys. So many people to catch up with, so little time! It will be like speed dating! Wish me luck ;-)