Hbird Insights

How to Negotiate Like a Woman

Hbird

Published on: 28/03/2025

Only 7% of women negotiated their first salary, compared to 57% of men. That’s a 50% gap in self-advocacy at the starting line. And what’s more? Women are more likely to accept the first offer, downplay their wins, and avoid asking for raises because we fear being seen as “difficult.” Or—brace yourself—“not a team player.” You know how to negotiate, you are just doing it in the wrong places.

Women in LeadershipBalanced LeadershipCareer DevelopmentPersonal Growth

The AI Effect: How Generative Tools Are Reshaping Women’s Minds, Work, and Confidence

Amie Rafter

Published on: 05/03/2025

Generative AI is designed to make our lives easier. It drafts emails, brainstorms ideas, writes presentations, and even suggests responses in conversations. It’s the ultimate cognitive assistant. But here’s the paradox: the more we delegate thinking to AI, the less we engage in the cognitive effort that keeps our minds sharp.

Women and AIWomen in LeadershipCareer Development

Rewire Your Mind: The Power of Daily Affirmations

Amie Rafter

Published on: 24/02/2025

Affirmations are positive, intentional statements designed to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging thoughts. When practiced consistently, affirmations help create new neural pathways in the brain, making it easier to adopt empowering beliefs.

AffirmationsPersonal Growth

Honoring Entrepreneurs: Turning Vision Into Reality Through Collaboration and Support

Amie Rafter

Published on: 17/02/2025

Entrepreneurship is a bold act of vision and determination. It’s about seeing possibilities where others see obstacles, taking risks in pursuit of something greater, and having the resilience to keep going even when the path is unclear.

Career DevelopmentEntrepreneurship