This week I attended the farewell reception for our former Chief Executive, Helen Fraser, in London and I can report that she received a fitting tribute to mark her seven years with the Trust.
On the same day I read an article, written by Helen, entitled Channelling your Inner Cheerleader. She writes that the world is designed for men and uses as evidence the fact that if you count the extras in a crowd scene in a film only a maximum of 17% will be women. She remarks on the 20% barrier and the fact that most top professions have only 20% women. Apparently this male bias extends to video games and even emojis where female characters are stereotypically ballerinas, brides and princesses whereas the male characters may be police officers, builders and swimmers.
Fortunately for your daughters they already have a head start. As Helen says “being at a girls-only school really helps. It’s the way in which we coax girls away from perfect good girl behaviours enabling them to take risks in the classroom with their thinking”. Our girls have the values promoted by
the GDST of confidence, courage, commitment and composure. Our pupils are encouraged to develop grit by being their own cheerleader and coping with whatever life deals them. When I attended the Girls’ School Global Forum in New York last February I heard Tara Christie Kinsey, former Associate Dean of Princeton, say that the confidence of women students in her college dropped steadily over the four years they attended with the noticeable exception of students who had attended girls’ schools and those who played on sports teams.
I have been invited to speak at a military dinner on the topic of what motivates women to choose a career. The armed forces battle an under-recruitment of women which is something they would like to address and wisely turned to the GDST to provide an insight as to how they may improve their appeal to females. Therefore, if you are female and reading this with an opinion on what attracted you to a particular career choice I would welcome hearing from you. Please email me at j.prescott@por.gdst.net.
Personalized Executive Pen Set: From medical charting to prescriptions, handwritten notes are essential in every medical practice. Give your doctor a personalized pen they’ll use every day.
Vacuum Insulated Tumbler: Warm the hearts of the doctors that offer their compassionate care with an insulated mug for soothing teas and coffee.
Personalized Scrubs Notebook: Every busy physician needs a personalized notebook in which to jot down notes at the office, or journal after a long day.
Medical Scrub Sticky Book: Sticky notes are a medical professional’s best friend. Give your doctor a sticky book for convenient note taking and reminders.
Personalized Hand Sanitizer: Doctors know better than anyone the importance of keeping hands germ free. Give your doc their own personalized hand sanitizer to show them you care.
Custom Scrubs Cooler Bag: Opting for homemade lunch over takeout is one great way to maintain a healthy diet. Give the gift of nutrition to your doctor with a custom cooler bag.
Medical Scrubs Water Bottle: Doctors are always encouraging us to drink more water for our health. Return the favor with a convenient custom water bottle for busy professionals.
Stethoscope ID Tag: The stethoscope is a doctor’s eternal work accessory. Give your family practitioner a personalized ID tag to add some flair to their stethoscope.
Convertible Scrubs Tote Bag: Celebrate your doctor with a custom scrubs tote bag that shows off their proud profession.
Retractable Badge Holder: Give your doctor the gift of convenience with a custom retractable badge holder. Easy access to their badge means your doc can focus on providing exceptional care.
Each March 30, hospitals, clinics, medical practices, and communities around the country observe National Doctors’ Day. There’s no better way to celebrate these dedicated physicians than with unique doctor appreciation gifts from Positive Promotions. You'll find gifts for doctors who volunteer their time at community organizations and specialists who work behind the scenes to help find cures. In addition, our high-end executive gifts will remind doctors of their important roles in healing, patient safety, and advances in medicine, and show them how much they’re appreciated by administration, staff, and patients.
Doctors’ Day was proclaimed in 1991 by President George Bush, as a day to recognize physicians for “their leadership in the prevention and treatment of illness and injury”, calling special attention to the members of the Armed Forces and Reserves serving in Operation Desert Storm. At Positive Promotions, we are proud to offer a distinguished collection of gifts to acknowledge doctors’ skill, commitment, and sacrifice all year long.
Our high-quality, custom doctor appreciation gifts honor the dedicated physicians who heal and help others every day in hospitals, clinics, emergency care facilities, private practices, and beyond. Thank them on Doctors' Day or any time of year with unforgettable, sophisticated gifts such as bags and portfolios, tech products, executive pens, and comfortable premium apparel, all meant to recognize doctors’ roles in healing, patient safety, and advances in medicine. And many of our doctor appreciation gifts can be personalized with the name of hospitals, clinics, or exclusive slogans, making them that much more unforgettable.