Ann believes “we are all responsible for writing the scripts of our own lives” and that taking the time to understand and work on ‘what is my script today and what’s it going to look like in 10 years -time’? - helps achieve happiness.

Is there still a glass ceiling for women?

Ann Olivarius, powerful champion of women’s rights, ground-breaking feminist lawyer, and philanthropist, strongly believes the glass ceiling is still in place - and that women still struggle to influence the workplace, shape cultures and impact leadership to change Systemic behaviours.

She questions whether we have really moved that far in the last twenty years and whether women are truly heard and their contribution as valued as that of their male counterparts. She believes women must be greater activists in order to shape the contemporary businesses of the future and this starts within our own homes – making positive changes and influencing the people closest to us first. The ripple effect can be powerful.

“No doubt a few have gotten through (to the top) but it hasn’t changed or progressed as much as I thought it would or should. I thought if you worked hard enough as a woman and were focused and the world was yours – that was such a naive view – no matter how hard you work or how good you are, how excellent you are in mind and spirit and integrity there are still blockages”.

As a clinical psychologist Dr Lara Pence has spend the last decade working with elite athletes, business leaders and individuals as they peel back their outer shell, cast aside unhealthy patterns that are keeping them stuck and unfulfilled and begin to build a new more resilient and adventurous sense of self. 

But be warned, says Dr Pence, this isn't easy.  This straight talking mind doctor is out to call out the "quick fix" approach where people try to hot-wire inspiration, motivation and momentum without first putting in the hard work to understand who they really are. 

Curiosity, says says, is the super power that can lead us all to a better, richer, more authentic life.

Lots of tips here about how to live better and improve mental and physical performance 

It was only when Gill Whitty-Collins, author of Why Men Win at Work, reached the top of a global consumer company that she realised how sexist the workplace can be,

In a provocative call to arms she urges all men and women to take action now for better diversity friendly workplaces so that everybody can reach their potential.

According to a report by the management consultancy Mckinsey the business case for diversity has never been stronger - put simply those companies with more diverse boards perform better on every scale.

By researching the top 7% of women who do reach the highest positions Gill reveals some fascinating insights... worth listening just for these. 

Keeping women emotionally and physically safe in the courtroom, in the family, on the streets and within organisations is everybody's business.

So says Baroness Helena Kennedy QC in this powerful call to arms for more men and women to be bolder and call out injustice wherever we see it.

As one of Britain's most distinguished human rights lawyers, Helena says she has seen throughout her career the terrible consequences of unchallenged male entitlement. 

A fabulous, fearless and wise voice for a change to a better, more compassionate, more equal society.

Such an important conversation for all of us.  

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