by Amy Wilkinson | 30 01, 2026 | Uncategorized
It isn’t easy to be a woman in the food industry (or any industry, I dare say!). The expectations on us are overwhelming. Someone who understands the struggle well is Nyree Ambarchian, co-founder of purpose-driven communications agency Jack and Grace. We talked... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 30 01, 2026 | Uncategorized
“I spent years wearing trousers and jackets because I was one woman in a team of 17 men. It took me a real long time to lean into actually being myself.” This is Nicky Foster, Fearless Foodies leadership coach and former Tesco Category Director, reflecting... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 14 03, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s be honest. Women in the food industry and retail sector have been playing by the rules for decades—working harder, speaking softer, picking our battles, and waiting patiently for recognition. And where has it got us? 👎 Still fighting for a seat at the... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 12 07, 2022 | BALANCE, Burnout Prevention, Confidence, Leadership, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress, Uncategorized
Working in Food and Grocery can be challenging sometimes. Ok, a lot of the time! And never has it been more challenging than now – the effects of Brexit, Covid, supply issues and inflation make it more than “challenging”, they make it downright hard. I... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 4 07, 2022 | Burnout Prevention, Confidence, Habits, Leadership, Resilience, Uncategorized
I work a lot with people that are in the New Product Development (NPD) function who are constantly juggling multiple projects on tight timescales, with lots of what needs to happen being out of their hands. I think the project management skills that are needed in... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 17 01, 2022 | Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, Uncategorized, working from home
You need to “Raise your Profile” – three words that have filled me with dread throughout my career. How about you? If you’re naturally more introverted or just not used to “blowing your own trumpet” then this doesn’t come naturally. But it is necessary to further your...
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