Your Network Doesn't Have to Go Quiet In The Final Months Of The Year It's already happening. People are protecting their calendars and pushing meetings into January so they can focus on wrapping up end-of-year projects and hit their targets. But with two months left in 2025, you don't want to go quiet on your network and start from scratch in January when everyone's inbox is flooded with "Happy New Year, let's catch up!" messages. The challenge? Staying visible without being pushy. This time...
11 days ago • 3 min read
Tired of Being Too Available At Work? Try These Boundary Setting Techniques We're heading into the final stretch of the year, and that means urgent deadlines, last-minute projects, and the pressure to tie up every loose end before Christmas. Saying no to new work feels impossible, especially with year-end reviews around the corner. But iIf you're already feeling stretched thin, now is exactly the right time to set some boundaries. Maybe it's the late-night emails you feel obligated to answer....
18 days ago • 3 min read
Everyone's talking about: The 50/30/20 Financial Rule You've probably heard of it: spend 50% of your income on needs, 30% on wants, and save 20%. Simple, right? The 50/30/20 budgeting formula is designed to strike a balance between living your life today and securing your financial future. But the problem is that it doesn't work for everyone. If your rent alone consumes 50% of your take-home pay (hello, London), how are you supposed to fit in groceries, commuter costs, bills, your favourite...
25 days ago • 3 min read
Everyone's talking about: The 4x6 career method How long should you really stay in a job before moving on? Six months feels too short. Ten years? Maybe too long. What about exactly two years, but with a plan? The 4x6 method suggests spending two years at a company and breaking your time into six distinct phases. These phases help you maximise impact and learning while delivering your best work and positioning yourself for what's next. Sprint 1 (Months 1-6): Learn - Absorb the culture, map the...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Everyone's talking about: The autumn reset — how to finish the year strong The shift from September into October always feels like a second “new year.” As the final quarter begins, it’s a natural moment to rethink routines, refresh habits, and set yourself up to finish the year strong. But it can also bring pressure - the feeling that we should dust off our January goals and rush to get them all done at once. Instead of trying to do it all, ask yourself these questions and use the answers to...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to your Peer Suite weekly edit - smart insights, community updates, and ideas for your career, business, and time off. Inside today's edition, you will find: Join us for our next in-person walk & talk event on 16th August Replay now available: Create Sustainable Change with Lucy Scarlett Founder and career opportunities, including Forbes 30 Under 30 and startup jobs How to build your network and plan for your next career move Stay up to date with the latest trends and news for...
4 months ago • 3 min read
MEMBERSHIP | EVENTS | GRANTS LIST Welcome to the Peer Suite weekly edit, the 5-minute newsletter where professional women get the latest trends, opportunities, and advice. Inside today's edition, you will find: An invite to our next in-person networking evening happening on the 10th of July Last chance to sign up for our workshop with mindset and performance coach Lucy Scarlett How to strategically network to help you make a career pivot ICYMI news and views to support your career and...
4 months ago • 5 min read
MEMBERSHIP | EVENTS | GRANTS LIST Welcome to the Peer Suite weekly edit, the 5-minute newsletter where professional women get the latest trends, opportunities, and advice. Inside today's edition, you will find: The unexpected path that led me from banker to 2x founder How to know when it’s time to pivot, and how to make the leap with confidence July Peer Suite events calendar, including a session on how to create sustainable change in your life 100K funding opportunity for impact-driven...
5 months ago • 6 min read
MEMBERSHIP | EVENTS | GRANTS LIST Welcome to the Peer Suite weekly edit, the 5-minute newsletter where professional women get the latest trends, opportunities, and advice. Inside today's edition, you will find: Why your personal brand matters more than ever, and how to build it with intention A new report reveals women are 3x more likely to lose their jobs to AI £5 donation = 20% off at Space NK and support for Switchboard LGBT+ June Peer Suite member matching is open, meet someone aligned...
5 months ago • 4 min read