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The Golden Rule to Help Guide Your Next Decision.
When people show you who they are, believe them. I

The Golden Rule to Help Guide Your Next Decision.
When people show you who they are, believe them. I say it all the time, but I find, especially as women, that we want to

The One Word You Need to Take Into 2024.
There isn’t a word more fear-inducing than the two-letter one we try to avoid saying. No. When it comes to refusal, boundaries, and, quite frankly,

Are you future-proofed?
This past summer, Seana noticed her manager and skip level seemed to be doing very little to promote the work that they were responsible for.

Since When Did Little Dreams Change the World?
The other day, a female business owner said to me, “I don’t need to be crazy rich, just comfortable enough.” I almost blew a gasket.

The Book That Shifted My Perspective
If you haven’t read Oliver Burkeman’s book, “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals”, let me summarize it for you (and before you think this

The Way Out of the Likeability Trap
Ask most women what they’re job is and they’ll give you the same answer. To be liked. To be affable and pleasant and approachable is

Is Everyone an Idiot?
As a coach, there are three little words that come along every once in a while that tell me a client has to make a

Does the Glass Ceiling Exist?
I recently read a book that really pissed me off. Edited by Naina Lal Kidwai, “30 Women In Power: Their Voices, Their Stories” is a

PEOPLE are the way
There’s an ancient African proverb that resonates deeply in the modern world of leadership: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want

Are You Delegating Your Destiny?
Waiting for someone else to script your career success? If you’re nodding, it’s high time for a wake-up call. You need to be the architect

You can get the promotion, but can you keep it?
We can focus so much on getting the promotion that we start to crumble once we do. Lena, a client of mine, is a perfect

The Scariest Fear You Should Have
There’s a lot of fear and hesitancy that can come with big changes, risks and dreams. The reality is, if we try for something, we

The Power of Self-Advocacy: A Crucial Tool for Women Leaders
Self-advocacy is more than just a buzzword; it’s a vital skill, especially for women leaders aspiring to reach the next level in their careers. Often,

Chasing Perfection: Why It’s Time for a New Goal.
In a world that champions spotless, flawless standards, the pursuit of ‘perfect’ seems like the most logical ambition, doesn’t it? We’re often enticed with the

Elevating Your Leadership Game: From Doer to Impact-Maker.
So, you’ve stepped into the realm of leadership, and boy, things have shifted. The game is no longer just about you and the tasks you