Women's Aid East and Midlothian (WAEML) has a vision: creating a community which is free of domestic abuse. We believe that domestic abuse is preventable by tackling the root cause of violence against women, gender inequality
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I was feeling slightly overwhelmed in my role. Everything I'd learnt about management was on the job and within the organisation. I joined Women's Aid East Midlothian (WAEML) in the days of a collective management structure, so I had always shared the management role and decisions.
Seeing Julie develop and grow in confidence was uplifting.
Working at a strategic level in the public sector sometimes feels like I’m far removed from “real people”. I volunteered for Pilotlight as part of my Fast Track management development programme that Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership offered me. Coaching and mentoring were part of my personal development plan, and tackling inequalities by developing and building supportive relationships with practical outcomes has always driven and energised me.