What I Learned From Interviewing 244 Badass Women
Last week, I posted the final episode of Badass Women at Any Age. Two hundred and forty-four interviews. Hundreds of hours of conversations. And one overwhelming feeling: deep gratitude. When I launched this podcast, I wasn’t trying to define what it means to be a...
The Introverts Advantage in Office Politics: Quiet Influence, Strategic Visibility, and the Power of Being Politically Savvy
Just this morning, as I was discussing writing this article with a friend, the conversation naturally turned to what personality types we each were. I could not classify myself as either one and subsequently came to the conclusion that I’m what’s called an ambivert....
The Strategic Power of Optimism
I’m not a pie in the sky kinda gal who lives in the glass half full world. My positivity is usually influenced by reality. I try my hardest, with intention, not to let doom and gloom predictions sabotage me. And it’s not easy these days! When faced with a crisis...
Women Over 40 Rock! Five Ways Women Over 40 Have a Leadership Advantage
In 2019, I wrote the book, Not Done Yet! How Women over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power. At the time, I had a several coaching clients at this age who were marginalized, pushed aside, and felt a constant fear of losing their jobs due to their age....
A Terrifying Moment and Expert Advice on How Women Can Stay Safe in an Environment of Increased Violence Against Them
I was in my early career, working for a national healthcare company. We were hosting a multiday, company-wide meeting at a conference center in Long Island, New York. The main building held the educational sessions, restaurant, and bar; the sleeping rooms were spread...
The Power of Exclusion: How Everyday Misogyny Holds Women Back at Work
My former client, Lisa, tells the story of how her manager with whom she had a great relationship did not invite her on an all day golf outing yet invited all her male counterparts. Lisa, not one to stay silent, had lunch with him a couple of weeks later and asked...
I Asked AI How It Could Help Me Navigate Office Politics and Here’s What It Said
As part of my research for writing The Politics of Promotion: How High Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead, I surveyed hundreds of women, not only about their challenges with office politics, but also their feelings about it. The emotions about this topic were...
A Global Sisterhood: Reimagining Power Through Feminine Foreign Policy
When we think about foreign policy, most of us imagine diplomats, defense strategies, and national interests defined by power and borders. What rarely comes to mind is people—their safety, dignity, and ability to live free from fear and exclusion. For decades,...
The Moment is Now: How You Can Rise to Leadership in a Changing Workplace
When I was working in corporate, disruption was primarily caused by mergers and acquisitions that modified the culture, shifted roles and altered the organizational chart. It felt chaotic at times and anxiety peaked with the uncertainty of the future. Over time,...