by Bonnie Marcus | May 1, 2025 | ambition, Assertive Communication, Communication, Women Empowerment, Women in the Workplace
Joyce is up for a promotion. She prides herself in setting clear boundaries at work. However, her manager warned her that he has received some feedback that she comes across as too aggressive and bossy. Joyce shared with me, “He has assured me he does not have that...
by Bonnie Marcus | Apr 23, 2025 | ambition, Women in the Workplace
The stress of navigating the complexities of the workplace and trying to get ahead or at least doing your best work takes its toll over time. There are external obstacles that you confront every day. That’s reality. But truth be told, you would be able to tackle...
by Bonnie Marcus | Apr 1, 2025 | ambition, Assertive Communication, Self Promotion, Women Empowerment, Women in the Workplace
I received a phone call from Susan, who was looking for a coach to help her find a job. She has been out of work for 18 months and was ready to rejoin the workforce. She wanted some help with interviewing and promoting herself for employment. “Fabulous,” I said. “I’m...
by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 5, 2025 | ambition, Gender Bias, life balance, Success, Women Empowerment, Women in the Workplace
It may be hard to fathom, but a few decades ago it was common for a women’s college education to be referred to as an MRS degree. Sure, the goal was to further education, but meeting the ‘right’ guy and getting married was also a goal. Marriage was a priority for...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 26, 2025 | ambition, leadership, Women Empowerment, Women in the Workplace
There’s no doubt that women still have many obstacles to their advancement in the workplace. Let’s face it. We haven’t seen significant progress, and the recent elimination of DEI programs in many companies has halted that progress even further The biggest challenges...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 19, 2025 | ambition, Assertive Communication, goal setting, Self Promotion, Women in the Workplace
“How do you think I’m doing?” you ask your manager. They reply, “I think you’re doing ok.” Now, I ask you. How is that feedback helpful? How many times do you miss opportunities to improve your performance, help position yourself as a leader, and demonstrate your...
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