The Broken Rung: The Hidden Barrier that No One Warned Us About.
Are you ready for this? New research reveals yet another point in a woman’s career where advancement gets blocked—and it starts way earlier than the glass ceiling. It’s called the broken rung. Unlike the glass ceiling which prevents women from moving into executive...
Queens without the sting: for ambitious women who choose allyship over rivalry
This week one of my coaching clients shared with me that she was ambushed by her female boss in an executive meeting. It’s not the first time. Her boss will chastise her, belittle her, and unjustly accuse her of committing some horrific mistakes. And she does this in...
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...
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