As we reflect on Women’s History month I look back on the women who have inspired me, day to day, throughout my life. Not every hero is standing in the spotlight but standing in the background women everywhere are creating opportunities for future generations. Watch my latest vlog to see how women throughout history have paved the … Read more
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor and recognize the many women who have given so much to provide opportunity for American women today. We often recall the significant, defining accomplishments in our history….Women’s Suffrage, the Civil Rights Movement, the Equal Rights Amendment. We owe so much to the women who paved the way. … Read more
If you can’t see the value you bring to the table and you struggle to convince others of your contribution… even though you’re eager to change the game for your career… you probably feel undervalued and frustrated… and, it’s not your fault! I often have clients come to me who have been told time and … Read more
Whether it’s feedback during your performance review or after an interview, you seem to always hear about the development areas you need to work on. You begin to compare yourself to your teammates. You feel like you’re not good enough. You seek training for this and mentoring for that. You feel like you’re chasing an … Read more
Are you where you want to be in your career? If you’re not progressing to fulfill your true potential, don’t worry, it’s not your fault… Watch our latest vlog to discover the main frustrations women have when trying to progress up the career ladder and how to make sure you don’t get left behind… How do … Read more
Women believe that they have to be the best at ‘getting the job done’. They have to prove themselves… prove that they are the most committed and capable. Your mistake? This is what you almost exclusively focus on. Yet, when leaders make promotion decisions, that’s not the primary deciding factor. Women go through their careers … Read more
Dangerously Unaware I was starting a new position and had heard about the General Manager’s reputation. He had grown up in his career running manufacturing facilities and had a tough-guy type of approach to leadership. In his new General Manager role, he was leading a corporate function, which required a different leadership style. I remember … Read more
Monica was a manager for a mid-sized financial services firm. She managed a team of eight people. She was very outgoing and social, a high “I” (Influencing) on her DISC profile. She was known at work as a connector. She seemed to know everyone and was the go-to person for what was going on behind … Read more
Pamela had spent months sending out resumes and applying for jobs. She was ready to make a change in her career. She had eleven years of experience in her field, had a master’s degree, and had earned the recognized professional certifications. So, she was well qualified. Pamela was very active on social media. She posted … Read more
Vicky had just finished giving her project update at the department meeting. She felt relieved that it finally was over. She had been so busy, she hadn’t had time to prepare as much as she would have liked. So, she was nervous. Vicky’s boss, Juanita, wanted to speak with her after the meeting. “Vicky,” she … Read more
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