Choose Three Adjectives
Carla Harris, Managing Director on Global Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley, is quoted as saying that she believes the key to success is identifying "three adjectives you want people to use to describe you and then training people to see you that way". I love this...
Are the “Shoulds” Getting You Down?
As women, we are continuously striving for work/life balance because we believe it’s possible. All the subject matter experts (myself NOT included) tell us that we can achieve balance in our lives and we should make every effort to create this equilibrium for...
Stop Talking Already!
This is a guest post by Laura Caton from The Cornerstone Group Inc. www.thecornerstonegroupinc.com To listen well is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well, and is as essential to all true conversation. ~Chinese proverb. On May 21, more than 200 people...
Marcia Bloomberg, The Bloomberg Group
Marcia's background in the non-profit world led her to develop her latest business venture. She recognized a need for non-profits to have easy access to available resources and so she started the NonProfit National Resource Directory....
Dress for Success: Choosing Appropriate Attire for Work
I was on the fast track. It was just a little over a year since I was hired for an entry level position with a medical management company and I was promoted to executive status. I loved my job and got to travel and meet and work with wonderful people. I was good at...
Why Can’t We Just Get Along? Women Bullying Other Women
Don't we have enough obstacles in the workplace without having to deal with other women sabotaging our efforts? Why can't women just get along and support each other in their efforts to advance their careers? The New York Times this week ran an article, "Backlash:...
Cindy Loughran, New Leaf Touchstone
Cindy is a certified business coach and change agent. Because change can be so challenging, Cindy created beautiful bracelets to reinforce her message of changing behaviour with her clients. Now she has a whole new business! Listen to this great story of how she...
The Female Advantage
I read a very interesting article recently in The Boston Globe called, "The Female Advantage. A New Reason for Businesses to Promote Women: It's More Profitable". http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/05/03/the_female_advantage/ The premise of the...
Catherine Cantieri, Professional Organizer
Catherine shares her story about her passion for organization and how she helps creatives to create and maintain an environment that will help them do their best work and one that will enhance their creativity and productivity. Her company, Sorted, does onsite and...