You can’t avoid office politics. It’s a fact of life. You may have negative feelings about it. You may think you’re taking the high road by ignoring it. However, your lack of attention to what’s happening in the workplace can be extremely dangerous, especially if you...
This week the Tory Burch Foundation announced a new advertising campaign called “EmbraceAmbition”. Many female celebrities such as Julianne Moore, Melinda Gates, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jamie Lee Curtis, Anna Wintour, and Reese Witherspoon are speaking out about the...
After a decade of coaching ambitious women who are interested in advancing their careers, I have noticed a common theme. Many of my clients consistently beat themselves up with the unrealistic expectations they have created for themselves. Granted, most women who work...
I received a call last week from a woman inquiring about coaching services. She was recently passed over for a promotion and wanted to discuss her current situation. She didn’t get the promotion she wanted, however, she was offered a lateral move to another position....
When I finished writing my book, The Politics of Promotion, which provides a road map for women to get ahead in the workplace, I was curious how many women actually step beyond their comfort zone and make a commitment to their ambition and career. Many women state...
I was a single mother with two young children when I started my career. Newly divorced, I had no choice but to find a good paying job in order to survive financially. The sacrifices I made to build a career were many and I struggled every day with my desire to be the...
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