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...
10 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...
17 days 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...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, September is shaping up to be a busy month at Peer Suite, and I’d love for you to join me at some of our events! We’ve got a special wine tasting evening in Soho, a calming breathwork session in Primrose Hill, and a virtual workshop on high-performance nutrition to help you feel your best at work and beyond. Plus you will also find details for our next networking morning, women's walk and talk and a philanthropy roundtable with Lloyds Bank. {In-Person} Wine Tasting & Networking...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I hope you are having a lovely August! We’ve got some brilliant Peer Suite events coming up over the next few weeks, and I’d love for you to join us. First up is our Women’s Walk & Talk in Hyde Park this Saturday – the perfect way to get your 10K steps in, meet like-minded women, and spark meaningful conversations. After that, we have a line-up of events designed to connect, inspire, and recharge you - including a wine tasting evening, a high-performance nutrition workshop, and a...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I hope you are having a fabulous summer and enjoying this incredible English weather! Since most of our community is off sunning themselves in the Mediterranean, sipping on Aperol Spritz and generally enjoying a quiet August I will be pausing the weekly newsletter for a few weeks and will resume again the first week of September. But don't worry, for those of us still here in the city we have some exciting events happening and I would love for you to join us! Here's what we have...
3 months ago • 1 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...
3 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
Hey Reader, We’ve got some brilliant events coming up at Peer Suite in the next couple of weeks, and I’d love to see you at one (or more) of them. Whether you’re looking to make new connections, gain clarity in your career, or simply spend time in a room full of ambitious, inspiring women, our upcoming virtual and in-person are here to support you. Here’s what’s on: Virtual: Peer Suite Members Connect and Networking Thursday, 26th of June, 5 pm - 6 pm A relaxed, high-impact virtual session...
4 months ago • 1 min read