For International Women’s Day 2026, we are celebrating the women in Fareport throughout the whole week. Showcasing some of the Fareport women daily, we asked them questions that are relevant to each individual.
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For International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women in Fareport throughout the whole week. We asked a few of the women working in Fareport a question, and here are their responses.
First up is Hayley. Her question is:
“What would you say to a woman returning to work or starting fresh, who feels nervous about getting back into a career?”
Feeling nervous is completely normal, it doesn’t mean that you’re not capable.”
I realised I had some transferrable skills from when I was self employed. I did my own admin, and did my own diaries.”
Starting again at any age isn’t a setback, it’s growth.”
Next is Nicki. Her question is:
“What’s one skill or mindset that has helped you succeed in your role, even on days you don’t feel confident?”
One mindset that’s helped me succeed in my role, even on those days I don’t feel confident, is self-trust.”
There are always going to be moments when you question yourself. This could be when something is new, challenging, or outside your comfort zone.”
What I’ve learnt is even if I don’t feel confident in the moment, my experience hasn’t disappeared.”
Next is Tasha. Her question is:
What’s one moment in your career where you realised “I can actually lead”, and what helped you step into a management mindset?
I think it was when during challenging moments I have stepped up and noticed that people were looking at me for reassurance, getting ideas and maybe some direction.”
I didn’t have all the answers, but I think it was asking the right questions, listening carefully to people and that helped me focus on what they need and what really mattered most..”
“I have come to realise that leadership is something that you have to practice over time, it’s not something that just comes to you or comes with a title.”
Today we are hearing from Kirsty. Her question was:
“What advice would you give to a woman who feels like she’s “not experienced enough yet” to go for a better job or promotion?”
I would say just go for it. A lot of the time it’s more about a confidence gap rather than a skills gap.”
Think about whether or not the gap in your knowledge or skills can be learnt on the job. A lot of the time, promotion is around your growth and potential so by putting yourself out there you might end up with that position you always dreamed of.”
If you don’t get the new job, it’s not the end of the world. You can take the learning from that into the next interview that you go for.”
Today we are hearing from Natalie. Her question was:
“What inspired you to become a leader, and what do you think makes a great female manager or CEO?”
I didn’t necessarily set out to become a leader, but I have always wanted to run my own business ever since I was a child.”
Compared to working in a corporate environment where I’ve also worked, I really like being in a small business where you can set your strategy, and shape the direction of where you’re going, be responsive to customer needs, be responsive to changes in the market.”
You can use your empathy to understand the needs in your team and build trust within your team to build a positive work culture.”
We also asked Natalie:
“How do you manage running a business while raising children, and what helps you keep going when it feels overwhelming?”
I think it’s fair to say that no parent feels as if they are getting the balance right. I certainly don’t feel that I have the perfect balance, but you need to prioritise that’s the key.”
Boundaries around your time are really important because you can’t be all roles at the same time. So setting some boundaries around how you use your email for example, or when you’re open to meetings and when you’re not, that’s really important.”
I think the most important thing is you have to let go of any idea of perfection, because there is no such thing as perfection and that only creates additional pressure.”
Today we are hearing from Sarah. Her question was:
“If you could go back and give your younger self one piece of career advice, what would it be and why?”
Many of us have had moments where we feel we need to prove something. Either our capabilities, our worth, or whether we feel like we need to work twice as hard just to be noticed.”
We can be so worried about being good at something…that we actually forget to be good at what we’re suppposed to be doing.”
Don’t wait for someone to tell you that you’re goood. Trust your results, trust your actions, and most importantly, believe in yourself that you’re doing a good job”
Today we are hearing from Amanda. Her question was:
“When have you had to believe in yourself when the outcome wasn't guarunteed?”
I had always wanted to become a teacher, I didn’t know how that journey was going to look, so I just gave it a go.”
I had no idea if I would be any good. I’d been on the other side of it. I’d received a lot of training and teaching and thought “you know what, let’s just feel the fear and do it anyway.””
The moral to that is if you want to do something, just give it a go, because you never know where that journey may take you.”
Why IWD matters
This day is an opportunity to recognise the achievements, resilience and impact of women across every industry. In learning and development especially, women play a vital role in shaping futures as mentors and leaders.
This is a great time to reflect on the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. By championing some of the many voices and experiences of women within our own team, we’re proud to highlight the positive influence they have on our learners, our colleagues and the wider professional community.
