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IoD Wales names Marian NED of the Year
In the news: Marian, chair of Monmouthshire Building Society, is named IoD Wales Non-Executive Director of the Year – recognised for her governance expertise and ethical leadership.
May 13, 2026
Marian named in MSN’s Top Ten Trailblazing Entrepreneurs 2025
In the news: Marian named by Microsoft’s MSN as one of its Top Ten Trailblazing Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2025 – recognised for mentoring high-achieving executives to reach their potential.
Nov 21, 2025
The Art of the Portfolio Career
Featured in Forbes: Marian on treating the portfolio career as a deliberate strategy – and the four disciplines that keep her grounded and performing across multiple roles.
Aug 11, 2025
Five Tips On Developing Grit For Success
Featured in Forbes: Marian on why grit sets thriving leaders apart – and five ways to build it, from purpose and consistency to the self-compassion that prevents burnout.
Dec 5, 2024
Demystifying Non-Executive Directorship: Insights For Aspiring Directors
Featured in Forbes: Marian’s pragmatic checklist for aspiring non-executive directors -the ten attributes that make a great NED, and the ten pitfalls to avoid
Jun 14, 2024
How Leaders Can Show Kindness While Maintaining Authority
Featured in Forbes: can you be “too nice” to lead? Marian weighs the benefits and pitfalls of empathetic leadership – and how to balance warmth with authority.
Feb 22, 2024
Psychological Safety: Building High-Performing Teams
Featured in Forbes: why psychological safety sits at the heart of high-performing teams – what it really means, why it drives engagement and retention, and the practical steps leaders can take to build it.
Oct 12, 2022