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MAGGIE ALPHONSI TOUCHES DOWN TO HELP SPORTS PROFESSIONALS GET OVER THE ‘SPEED BUMP’ OF THEIR MID-CAREER

Mentors and mentees in a pioneering scheme to level the playing field for sports professionals gathered to hear international rugby star Maggie Alphonsi talk about overcoming obstacles yesterday at Broadgate Tower in London.

The sport and business mentoring scheme, managed by Women Ahead in partnership with the 30% Club, matches senior managers at Ricoh with leaders at the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) as they reach the middle of their careers. Women’s aspirations and confidence to reach the top tier have been noted to plummet 60% in mid-career due to outside pressures and lack of support