Celebrating Women on Mother’s Day
It's in our DNA. All women, whether or not they gave birth, have the innate qualities to nurture others. In essence, we are all mothers who spend a great deal of our time and energy motivating, supporting, comforting, and loving those around us. These qualities are...
Why Are You Fighting So Hard Not to Be Yourself?
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a prima ballerina. I loved to dance and was fortunate enough to take ballet lessons a few times a week. In my mind, I was on my way to becoming a professional dancer. In fact, I took my ballet shoes with me wherever I went and...
I So Deserve it!
I was on the train this past week headed into New York City to give a presentation. It was late afternoon and the train was filled with high school students commuting home. As you can imagine, there were many animated conversations going on at once. I couldn't help...
What Do You Do?
Someone told me once that the first question Americans ask each other when they meet is, “what do you do? And I've noticed that this is true for the most part. Whether our first encounter with someone is at a cocktail party, a networking event, or the gym, people seem...
Finding Your True Place
This guest post is a deviation from my normal business tips, but one that I know you will enjoy. Recently bestselling author Brunonia Barry's publicist sent me a book to review called The Map of True Places , and I loved the book. I am sure that many of you can relate...
Owning Our Success
Women are well positioned today to change workplace dynamics and use their strength and talent to assume more leadership positions. Thirty four percent (34%) of American women between the ages of 25 and 34 have bachelor degrees compared to 27% of men, and women have...
Can Our Strengths Also Be Our Weaknesses?
One of the exercises in my GPS Your Career workshop is to identify characteristics that differentiate you and contribute to your success. Last week when I delivered this workshop at MIT, someone asked the question, "What if your strengths are perceived by some people...
The Power of Vulnerability
Please watch this video! This is Brene Brown's presentation at the Houston TED Conference on "The Power of Vulnerability". This twenty minute video is life-changing. At least, it was for me. We all struggle with vulnerability. No one is completely comfortable when...
The Importance of Building Bridges
A senior vice president walks into the company's executive committee meeting to introduce her plan to roll out a new consumer product. She has prepared and practiced her presentation. She has anticipated questions and push backs and prepared her responses. She has...