I’ve always been an over-achiever. That’s how I managed to work my way up to run a national company from an entry level position. It was no easy feat and certainly not easy as a single mother with two young children. But I persevered. Never took no for an answer and...
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....
Assuming a new leadership role is challenging and many of the challenges have the potential to derail you, especially in your first year. During those initial months all eyes are on your performance and you need to manage the high expectations of your colleagues,...
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...
Equal Pay Day focuses our attention on the challenges women face in the workplace regarding fair compensation. A few companies, like Microsoft, have responded to this challenge by becoming more transparent about their pay practices. But the reality remains that most...
Self-promotion is a struggle for many of us. We know we should do it and do it more often if we are to gain the visibility and credibility we need to advance our careers. But it’s not a simple task. Although women seem to agonize more about self-promotion, the...
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