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Women, Courage & Confidence Interview
"Take time to reflect on the journey you've been on, so you can see how far you've come." In this video, I share how overcoming adversity in the early days of my career became a source of strength later in life. Thanks to Courtney Stanton (Confidence Coach) for the...
Why Dance = Resilience In Corporate Life
Last weekend, my husband and I attended our daughter's dance recital along with her grandparents and little brother. This recital is not a small production... Over 2000 people attend and experience the culmination of a year's worth of work in dance. Our...
Mr. Misogynist (Tales of Toxic Leaders, Part 2)
Dear Young Female Professional, Have you ever worked with this type of person? "A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women." If you answered yes, then consider yourself one of the "lucky" ladies in this world to have encountered a...
He Told Me to “Hush” (Tales of Toxic Leaders, Part 1)
Here's a story about the ONE (and only) time a Chief Financial Officer told me to HUSH... I was in my mid-20's, serving as Lead Manager for a client that completed a highly complex business transaction. Even though the project was large and complex, I demonstrated my...
Don’t “Climb the Corporate Ladder”, Do This Instead…
Ever hear the phrase "Climbing the Corporate Ladder"? Someone works several years in a certain position, then gets promoted based on years of service. Historically, that progression worked well for some folks. However, I believe your ability to climb the LATTICE will...
Everyone loves a good origin story…
Wonder Woman & Batman. Black Widow & Captain America. Thor & Valkyrie. Comic book writers and their fans love a good origin story, and so do I. The origin story behind "Woman of Badassery" is an interesting one... albeit not nearly as epic as that of the...