by Bonnie Marcus | Oct 22, 2017 | self-esteem, Success
Many of my clients suffer from a lack of confidence. They are highly educated and talented women. But at some point in their lives, they allowed negative feedback or situations to undermine their self-esteem and that has continued to affect their performance and...
by Bonnie Marcus | Oct 22, 2017 | self-esteem, Success
Relax. The only person who expects you to be perfect is you. So why do we continue to have anxiety attacks about this? And why are we obsessed with the notion that someday someone is going to discover we’re imperfect? Believe me, everyone already knows that! We are...
by Bonnie Marcus | Sep 6, 2017 | Assertive Communication, Self Promotion
If you’re like most people, self-promotion does not come easily. Research on this topic indicates that women are especially hesitant to advocate for themselves. That being said, we have no issue whatsoever promoting our friends and colleagues. One could conclude from...
by Bonnie Marcus | Aug 23, 2017 | leadership, Success
Do you believe that you have great ideas? Do you think that your point of view is right and other people are wrong? It’s great to be confident, but it’s important to note that we sabotage our leadership and professional growth when we believe that we have all the...
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...
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