Performance People Training Solutions

When I started this business in 2016, I didn't even know that being "a panelist" was a thing. Yet there I was yesterday, a panelist at an International Women's Day event, for the Institute of Directors, speaking to a packed room, alongside some proper business people!

Our panel were quizzed about women and structures in business, systems, barriers to influence, wellbeing and customer service.

It's always fascinating to observe the room as you speak and see what grabs them. And one thing that raised some eyebrows, was my assertion that women do on average, around 9 weeks more unpaid activities a year, than men do.

⌚️ 54 mins a day - not that much? No biggy!
⏰️ 378 mins a week
⏲️ 19719 mins a year
🕰 328.65 HOURS a year (19719/60)
👩‍💻 36.4 hours = the ave FT working week
📅 9.03 the EXTRA WEEKS of unpaid work undertaken by women (328.65 hrs extra done/36.4 working wk) per year.

The maths must be wrong. How could anyone fit all this extra in? Well they can and they do because they believe they have to ... if nobody else will.

Unpaid work activities include housework, caring for others and volunteering. Remember this is not the total number of unpaid work activities that women do, it's just the number in excess of what the average man does.

The TOTAL unpaid work women do a day is actually 3hrs 37 mins per day. Or 36.3 working WEEKS a year. Nooo! That really can't be right. And yet it really is. You do the maths. And then let it settle. Over half a full-time-equivalent job a year. Free. On top of the actual paid employment.

So, why do women struggle to impact systems, structures, policies, customer service and wellbeing? There are so many reasons. But we could start here. Unfortunately, unless someone else is going to roll up their sleeves and share the load though ... anyone? 🤔

For every woman wondering why they struggle - this. For every man wondering how he can help - this also.

Imagine what impact women could have on structures, systems, policies, customer service, their own and other's wellbeing, and maybe even career progression, with an extra 9 working weeks a year applied to their actual work, with the removal of the burden of this extra physical and emotional, invisible labour.

It's a privelege to be given a platform to talk about these issues and many more. Until we can measure it, name it, be specific, it's too easy to dismiss, to consider it whinging or nagging. Someone commented that it's hard to ask for help. If you're in a committed relationship, I'd suggest you aren't asking for help, you're asking for fair and equitable access to your time, to have better access to opportunities like your partner. For people with nobody to share caring loads with, it's much harder. But just know that struggle is real and not unique to you, can help.

As for me, I wonder what I'll be doing in 10 years time that I don't already know is a thing. Can't wait to find out! But hopefully I'll still be loving it as much.

Despite attempting to rebrand Wellbeing Training Solutions in a seamless and elegant way, it seems Facebook had other plans and decided to broadcast every little change I've made to this page over recent days, against my will.

But finally, I am really pleased to confirm that Wellbeing Training Solution has rebranded and is now Performance People Training Solutions.

Same me. Same love for the work. Just a name and look that more accurately reflect the breadth and depth of the areas I develop and deliver on, and what so many of you have experienced already in the training room over the years: how we think, how we relate to each other, and how we lead. The marginal gains. The honest conversations. The stretch that doesn’t strain. The learning that actually transfers into life, well beyond the training room.

The website is still in development (it's not, it's actually more than ready, I'm just being polite rather than blaming a certain hosting platform that has caused untold problems!) but it will be ready soon. And there's a brand new and very extensive course catalogue ready to fly into your inbox if you want to take a look.

As always, I’m so grateful to be doing work I care about, with people who care about it too. To everyone who has supported this work, with a like or a share, attended a session, trusted the process, shared openly, recommended me, or brought me into your organisation – thank you!

The Institute of Directors, Kent Branch, is holding an International Women's Day event on Thursday 12th March, and I'm delighted to have been invited to be a panelist.

This year the theme for IWD2026 is Give to Gain. With a key note speech, three panels packed with diverse perspectives, fantastic networking opportunities, great people and afternoon tea to top it off, it promises to be a brilliant event. Add to that the warmth of the IOD Kent team, it will also be a thoroughly enjoyable and uplifting experience.

Do take a look at the details below, and hopefully I might see you there!

IMPACT ’26: Women Creating Value Discover the IMPACT ’26: Women Creating Value business event, hosted by the Institute of Directors on the 12 Mar 2026. Become an IoD member today!