Tag Archives: CBFW

Take Pause

Posted on April 4, 2016 by julianstodd

I am used to surprises: on a recent call the woman who i am mentoring described how, over the weekend, her country’s currency had halved in value against the dollar. Local shops had sold out of tobacco and bread. Things … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2016 by julianstodd

I’m rarely lost for words, but today may be an exception. I am, of course, in favour of equality. And social justice. And fairness. And, for that matter, organic vegetables. My hesitation is not in the importance of this story, … Continue reading →

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The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: Proud Mentorship

Posted on June 25, 2015 by julianstodd

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women supports women entrepreneurs in developing and emerging markets so they can invest in their families and communities. A few years ago i helped create the Foundations learning materials and, since then, have remained as … Continue reading →

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Mentoring: a matter of Hope and Trust

Posted on November 27, 2013 by julianstodd

I thought I’d got off at the wrong floor at first: the buzz of conversation was loud, even from the lift lobby. I was priding myself at having arrived early for the Mentoring event, thinking I’d have time to catch … Continue reading →

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