Remember how much fun social media used to be? A great night out on the town with friends? Every toast & round of drinks was documented. A meme that hilariously reminded you of that one person that got on your last nerves? It had to be shared, of course! But, social media got a whole […]
As I connect with women who are interested in building their careers, there’s a subject that seems to come up without fail. The hot topic is mentorship. Questions come up such as… How do I find a mentor? What makes a great mentor? Do you have any tips on how to ask someone to be […]
We high-achievers tend to hang out in packs. We are simply drawn to other Type-A personalities. People who get stuff done. Hey, if it was up to us, everyone on our team would be a badass. We’d conquer the world together! But, the reality is most of us don’t have the liberty to choose everyone […]
We’re focused on our new goals and resolutions. Doing the hard work to stay consistent and true to the vision of our future selves. On top of all of the other hectic things at work and home filling our calendars! Simply put, we’re busy AF. And then that request comes in. It slides into your […]
It’s the New Year! In most of corporate America, this means annual performance review season has officially begun. No matter how driven you are in your career, there’s a very good chance that you dread this season. You are not alone in feeling this way. Why do we feel this way? It’s supposed to be […]
With the benefit of many years of hindsight, I can now see that there’s been one clear secret behind my professional success. The secret is a simple concept. I’ll share the secret with you, by telling you the story of my career path. I graduated from college with a film degree. I was very driven. […]
You know you’ve been killing it at work. You’ve upped your game. You’re making strides towards smashing your professional goals. The results must speak for themselves, right? Not necessarily. Your stellar may be noticed by the right people, or they may not be noticed at all. You can’t trust that the right people are connecting […]
It’s the holiday season. The calendar is packed with different holidays and reasons to celebrate that serve to remind us that life is pretty darn sweet. But, sometimes navigating holiday traditions such as gift-giving can get a little tricky, especially in the workplace. I can’t promise you a drama-free holiday, but I can give you […]
That holiday spirit is contagious. It even catches all across corporate America! Your cube-mates have strung holiday lights, cookies and treats are everywhere, and even the grumpiest co-workers seem a little more pleasant this time of year. The peak of the office holiday season is the holiday party. Corporate holiday parties come in all shapes […]
It’s Thanksgiving week! Right about now, anyone with a social media feed is getting barraged by hand-lettered graphics reminding us to “be thankful” and “count our blessings.” But, let’s be honest. When these messages are being delivered by artfully curated Instagram accounts that want to sell us leather boots on Black Friday and by distant […]
One of the most rewarding and inspiring things I’ve done in my career is leading a women’s group at my company. I never set out to lead it. My journey started with my desire to connect with other women to discuss professional challenges unique to our gender. I gratefully accepted the few invitations that came […]
There’s a powerful quote from motivational speaker Jim Rohn that I’d like to share with you. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Jim Rohn This quote has been repeated, paraphrased and recycled many times by countless sources over the years. It’s sage advice, and words that I […]
The world is full of opportunities. Many times, your next best step can very well be available at the company where you are already employed. Internal jobs get posted on official boards, recruitment emails with lists of available positions are sent, and co-workers tip you off about new possibilities. If you are happy at your […]
You find yourself with a little time on your hands. Maybe a bunch of scheduled meetings disappeared. Or your project is stuck in a holding pattern. Or the rest of your team is out on holiday. You can fritter this time away on social media, online shopping, or an extra-long lunch. Or you can use […]
You have a great idea. Perhaps it’s an idea about how a process could be optimized. Or how the company could save money. Better yet, maybe it’s an idea about how you could take on a new responsibility or role. Well, don’t just sit there and think about! Do something about it! Present your idea […]
I’m fond of saying that you are in the driver’s seat of your career. But there will be many people who over the course of time influence your path. Let’s talk about a key person who is currently influencing your path: your boss. Your direct boss has direct power over your career path at your […]