by Amy Wilkinson | 28 09, 2026 | Burnout Prevention, Food Industry, Mental Health, Stress, Women in food
In the food industry, we invest heavily in finding the right people (the ones with the right experience, the right category knowledge, the right commercial instincts…) but there’s a quality that rarely makes it onto a job description, and yet it shapes... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 21 06, 2026 | Career, Communication, Food Industry, Stress, Women in food
When you’re new to an industry, it’s easy to feel like the least experienced person in the room, because, for now, you are. But that doesn’t mean you have nothing to offer. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Here are 3 tips to help you navigate... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 1 06, 2026 | Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Stress, Women in food
I have been reflecting on a conversation I had with Angharad Ross about how being honest can help us to build influence at work. Most of us have felt it, that knot in the stomach before a difficult conversation. The rehearsed words that somehow vanish the moment you... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 1 06, 2026 | Confidence, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Mental Health, Perfectionism, Stress, Women in food
Confidence at work is something almost everyone struggles with — but very few people talk about honestly. Most people look like they’ve got it together. They’re speaking up in meetings, leading projects, progressing in their careers. Underneath? A lot of them are... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 26 04, 2026 | BALANCE, Burnout Prevention, Career, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress
The food industry is fast-paced, demanding, and relentless. Whether you’re working a twelve-hour shift in the factory, a developer spinning every plate at once, or a buyer juggling a never-ending inbox, the risk of burning out is very real. Over a decade ago, I... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 6 04, 2026 | Confidence, Food Industry, Leadership, Resilience, Stress, Women in food
You know that feeling when you walk into a team meeting and something just feels… off? The surface looks fine (everyone’s smiling, nodding along) but underneath, there’s tension. Confusion. Frustration that never quite gets voiced. High-performing...
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