Jun 24, 2021 | Women in the workplace
More than half of all women in the U.S. have suffered some form of burnout, brain fog, chronic stress, or fatigue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. So says writer Michelle Fox. In a recent story, Fox writes that the pandemic forced working moms nationwide to...
Jun 4, 2021 | Leadership, Women Leadership
Executive Search Consultant Jen Meyers Pickard is an expert in higher education practice, though her research makes sense for business leaders. In her article that discusses the interview process, Meyers Pickard notes that candidates vying for top roles struggle with...
May 20, 2021 | Leadership
Don’t judge. It’s a phrase we hear a lot these days. If you have ever been on the receiving end of harsh judgment, you know how painful it can be. There are valid criticisms we learn to take in stride, but there are also unfair comments related to age or gender. I...
May 6, 2021 | Women Leadership
We’re still in the middle of a pandemic. Yes, a year has gone by, and we are in full swing of the vaccination rollout. But lots of us are still working remotely. We could continue working remotely, even after the world is vaccinated. But who knows? We’re...
Apr 21, 2021 | Inspiration, Women Leadership
Three words: Let it go. It’s more than a rhythmic phrase that sounds good when Idina Menzel sings it — and boy does she sing it! After a year of COVID-19, something so inexplicable that our grandchildren’s grandchildren may talk about it, we’ve learned about what...
Apr 7, 2021 | Inspiration, Women Leadership
Self-doubt is reality. No matter how confident we may seem, there is almost always an inner voice trying to belie good intentions. That question of inauthenticity leads us to wonder if we are who we claim to be. We experience dark moments that prevent us from...
Feb 25, 2021 | Women Leadership
Have you ever felt the claws of the inner critic tugging at you? Even women who have accomplished much often doubted themselves, felt unworthy of promotions, and experienced the insecurities most of us have. Many felt the shame of imposter syndrome. According to the...
Feb 4, 2021 | Inspiration
“Boundaries are a form of empowerment, strength, and a way for us to align with our identity, our desires, and where we stand in the world,” writes Michelle Maros, for her Peaceful Life, Peaceful Mind blog. “When you don’t have boundaries, you are sending out a signal...
Jan 7, 2021 | Women Leadership
Do you know how much money you want to make — or deserve to make? Write down that number and go from there. Business Insider reporter Erin McDowell understands that asking for a salary can be tricky. For a recent article, she interviewed several career experts to...
Dec 17, 2020 | Women Leadership
Professionals in numerous categories suggest that mentors help pave the road to success. But the point isn’t to find anyone with knowledge of our targeted industries; it’s to find the right person who understands our goals and aspirations, then suggest the appropriate...