I walked into a room this week and realised I was the only woman and the only HR person.

Both come with assumptions I’ve had to push through.

What helps you stand your ground when you feel outnumbered?

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It’s been a while since I’ve felt like that, thankfully. I just try to focus on myself and what my job is during that. People making assumptions is always going to happen, so I just let my work speak for itself.

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Being the only woman in the room can feel isolating

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