Esther Hurst Esther Hurst

In conversation with Natalie Campbell

At The Know, we’re committed to raising the profile of women working to bring about positive change in business and in public life. This week, we caught up with Natalie Campbell MBE, an award-winning social entrepreneur who’s running to be the next Mayor of London.

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The parent career progression gap

Half of mums think that having children has “definitely” negatively impacted their career progression chances compared with 30% of dads, a Leaders Plus survey has found.

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Calypso Barnum-Bobb Calypso Barnum-Bobb

How to say no at work (and beyond)

Many of us have a negative association with the word “no”, especially in the workplace. But it shouldn’t be like this.

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How to negotiate

We often think we have to accept what’s given to us without ever questioning or complaining - but negotiation is part of growth. If we don’t let others know what we really want - whether that’s our boss or our partner - things will stay as they are.

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How to tell your own story

Our resident careers expert, Calypso Barnum-Bobb, shares her top three tips for talking about yourself and your experience in a job interview.

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Are email sign-offs becoming old-school?

Workplace language is evolving to be more casual, a new survey has revealed - with “Yours truly” topping the list of formalities that workers believe are “due for retirement”.

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Five things you need to know about parental leave in the UK

While parental leave can feel like a very daunting concept, it doesn’t have to be. By educating yourself about your rights and taking steps to plan ahead, you can feel more financially secure and prepared for this important time in your life.

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Knowing your worth in the workplace and beyond

Our resident careers expert Calypso Barnum-Bobb explains why we could all benefit from taking a moment to assess how worthy we feel we are for the things in our lives - from our careers to our relationships.

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How to recognise your strengths 

We often have to take the blinkers off to see where our skills and strengths really lie - and that process can send us off down a wonderful path of self-discovery. Here’s how to do it!

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How to save for summer (without feeling like you’re missing out)

We know firsthand just how hard it can be to save money in the summertime. The temptations that summer socialising throws our way are endless - and so are the potential costs!

That’s why we spoke to finance expert Jessie Leong, founder of the personal finance website How I Fund This, to get her top tips on saving for summer without feeling like you’re missing out.

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How to recognise and overcome burnout

Lots of industries normalise and even celebrate burnout culture but it’s important to remember that it’s not okay to feel constantly stressed at work. That’s why I’ve pulled together my top tops for recognising burnout - and for overcoming it.

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How to curb emotional spending

In this piece, The Know writer Esther explores her own relationship with emotional spending (better known as retail therapy) - and offers some advice on how to get the same dopamine rush for free.

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