Political savvy is the subtle yet essential skill that all ambitious women need to master
Perhaps you’ve been recognized as a top performer. You think you are well on your way to getting a promotion. There’s a new opportunity to move up. It would mean more compensation and more responsibility, and you’re ready for it. You apply for the position. You know...
Damned if you do. Doomed if you don’t
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...
Not every woman was born to run for office, but every woman was born to lead
In the 2024 elections, a record number of women were elected to federal and state office making the 119th Congress the most diverse in U.S. history. Yet, we still have a long way to go to increase our political influence. Women have been historically under-represented...
From homelessness and incarceration to CEO. One woman’s empowering story of resilience and transformation
Jessica Nowlan’s story began on the streets of San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, an area of the city known for its high crime rate, drug use, and homelessness. There, as a young girl, Jessica experienced living on the streets, life in the underground economy,...
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