by Bonnie Marcus | Aug 18, 2017 | Office politics
Early in my career, I worked for a national healthcare company. I started at an entry level position and received three promotions very quickly. I was on the fast track and recognized for my great performance. Once I reached an AVP position, I reported directly to the...
by Bonnie Marcus | Aug 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Do you dread going to work each day because your boss makes your life miserable? Well, you’re not alone. According to a 2015 Gallup survey, half of employees leave their jobs to get away from a bad manager and 41 percent of American workers say they’ve been...
by Bonnie Marcus | Aug 3, 2017 | life balance, Mentoring, Success
Many working mothers battle their guilt every day as they strive to be good parents and have successful careers. The guilt never goes away as we try to balance our ambition without sacrificing quality time with our children. As a single mother myself who raised two...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jul 27, 2017 | Self Promotion, Success
Wouldn’t it be great if we only had to focus on our work to get ahead? If we didn’t need to advocate for ourselves to get the credibility and visibility we need to receive a promotion? Unfortunately, that’s not reality. Focusing on our performance alone is no...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jul 24, 2017 | Self Promotion, Women in Business
When someone told me recently that they thought I was very brave, I dismissed the comment. To me, having courage means overcoming extraordinary challenges, like climbing Mount Everest or running with the bulls. It never dawned on me that I demonstrate bravery every...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jul 7, 2017 | life lessons, self-esteem
People have said to me that I’m very brave. They tell me it takes a lot of courage to move so far at this stage of my life. I’ve cleared out three houses in the last couple of months and moved myself, my car, and most of my belongings to Los Angeles from the east...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jun 26, 2017 | goal setting, Success
I’ve coached hundreds of professional women since I started my business in 2007. The vast majority of these women are super busy, often juggling a challenging career and personal time. There is never enough time! Can you relate? I’m sure you are probably stretched too...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jun 22, 2017 | Office politics
Of course, you need to consider the position and title, responsibilities, and potential opportunity along with salary and benefits when evaluating a position with a new company. But according to a new survey by Deloitte released last week, the majority of respondents...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jun 13, 2017 | Success
Do you believe you have reached your full potential? Do you even know what that looks like? If you haven’t reached your potential, chances are you don’t feel successful or completely satisfied with your career. Yet, you may be holding yourself back from stepping into...
by Bonnie Marcus | May 25, 2017 | Success
Though we often focus on the many challenges women face in the workplace, it is no secret that women also hold themselves back from reaching their full potential. Faced with gender bias and stereotypes, unfair policies and pay practices, and a culture that favors...
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