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

Why I’ll Never Be an Expert—And That’s Okay

Amie Rafter

Published on: 03/02/2025

We live in an era obsessed with expertise. LinkedIn bios, conference panels, and job applications all demand proof—degrees, certifications, years spent sharpening a singular skill. Expertise, we’re told, is the currency of credibility. And yet, for all its value, I’ve come to accept that I will never be an “expert” in the traditional sense. And, honestly? I don’t want to be.

Women in LeadershipBalanced LeadershipCareer Development

The Power of Asking for Help

Amie Rafter

Published on: 23/01/2025

Every great leader, innovator, and changemaker has sought guidance along the way. No one succeeds in a vacuum—and mentoring is proof of the transformative power of connection.

Women in LeadershipBalanced LeadershipCareer Development