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Importance of Networking Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITmTEzX9iOo Importance of Networking Up As a professional, you can

When Men Are in the Room, Take Notes.
If you’re not sure what the difference is between men and women, go eavesdrop. Sit at a cafe or a restaurant. Walk around at the

How Long? As Long as it Takes
Consistency. We’ve all heard of it. We could all explain what it is. We all know we can’t be successful without it. So, why is

You Are Here to Take Up Space
She was the only woman in a room full of males. A bit intimidated and sheepish. Trying to fly under the radar. Didn’t want to

The Reason You’re Not Growing
I’ve coached a few perfectionists over the years. Okay, more than a few. Many of them think it’s what’s responsible for their success and what

Do You Run From Success?
From the moment I started coaching her, she wanted to be in the C-suite. That was her goal. Recently, she got the chance. She was

The Worst Leadership Advice
“Put your head down and just do the work!” is the worst advice. Here’s why. Hard skills aren’t everything. The people who are accelerating, growing,

Why Your Brainstorms Suck
If everyone in a brainstorm session thinks the way you do, you’re in trouble. You’re in trouble of being in the most boring, uninventive, average,

Say Hello to Conflict
If your meetings all sound the same, feel the same, and result in more of the same, you might be taking the path of least

Are You Missing the Obvious?
A few weeks ago, I asked my doctor to give my right foot a check. It’s been hurting for a couple of months, but without

How to Negotiate your Offer
Do not negotiate the terms of a job offer until you’ve read this. This is Negotiating 101, a step-by-step guide I encourage clients through. 1.

Get out of the weeds
Do you want to know why staying in the weeds, the to-list, and the email inbox is so easy? We say we hate it. We

What would the world look like if it copied you?
We mimic what we see. We copy what we watch. We replicate, imitate and reenact based on the examples we’re given. Everyone does it. So,

Feeling tired at the top? You’re not alone.
It’s hard to make an impact. It’s hard to climb the mountain. It’s hard to get the top job. It’s hard to lead people. It’s

Go FAIL
Crack open the book, “Juggling for the Complete Klutz” and you’ll be surprised at step one. It’s not a hot tip on hand-eye coordination. It’s

Rise Up: How Women in Leadership Are Changing the Game
Let’s face it – women are amazing leaders. We’re empathetic, intuitive, and able to balance multiple priorities with ease. We have what it takes to