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Navigating the Terrain: Finding Common Ground with a Difficult Peer
In any professional journey, encountering difficult peers is almost inevitable. Whether it’s a clash of personalities, diverging work styles, or simply a misunderstanding that has

Embarking on a New Chapter: Tips for Women Starting a New Position
Starting a new position can be an exhilarating yet daunting experience, especially for women striving to carve out their place in leadership roles. As you

Navigating the Difficult Waters: Tips for Women Leaders on Conducting Layoffs with Compassion and Professionalism
As a women’s leadership coach, I understand that one of the most challenging aspects of leadership is navigating through the difficult process of layoffs. It’s

The Art of Collaborative Leadership: Navigating Peer Dynamics with Grace and Strength
In the dynamic world of leadership, collaboration stands as a cornerstone of effective management and success. However, navigating the delicate balance between cooperation and ensuring

How to Be an Authentic Leader in a Male-Dominated Workplace
In a world that is gradually breaking away from traditional gender roles, it’s essential for women to take up leadership roles with confidence and authenticity.

Embracing Self-Love This Valentine’s Day: A Guide for Women
Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love. Coaching in the women’s space and having worked in the c-suite, I know how infrequently we put

Navigating Transparency: Sharing Personal Challenges While Mitigating Retaliation Risks
The other day, one of the women in my groups asked how much she should tell her boss about her personal life. She shared that

Putting Yourself First: The Key to Women’s Leadership
In the fast-paced world of today, women are often juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, from career ambitions to family commitments and everything in between. In

Things to Consider When Contemplating a Career Change
I’m not sure if it’s the time of the year, the volatility of the market or something else; however, I have been talking with so

How to Neutralize and Work with Someone Who Has Tried to Undermine You and Steal Your Thunder
In every professional journey, there are inevitable challenges that we face. One of the most difficult things we can face is dealing with individuals who

Owning Your Voice: A Guide for Women to Advocate for Themselves
In my last group of the year, I asked the members what their biggest triumph was for the year. I was surprised to hear each

Prominent Women Who Overcame Self-Doubt: Inspiring Lessons for Women Executives
The path to success is often littered with challenges, and one of the most significant obstacles many people face, including women executives, is self-doubt. While

Finishing Strong: Tips for Success
In the world of leadership, how you finish is often just as important as how you begin. As a women’s leadership coach, I’ve noticed a

How Leaders Can Survive and Thrive During a Merger
A merger can be a challenging time for any organization. With the uncertainty of the future, the potential for restructuring and the inevitable culture shifts,

Embracing the Courage Within: Conquering Your Fears as a Leader
As women leaders, we often find ourselves facing daunting challenges that push us out of our comfort zones. These situations can be intimidating and terrifying,

Embodying Executive Presence: How To Be Assertive
As women leaders, it is crucial to navigate the corporate world with confidence and assertiveness while maintaining our authenticity and integrity. Developing executive presence is

Bouncing Back Stronger: Embracing Failure as a Catalyst for Success
Failure is an inevitable part of life. It is through failure that we grow, learn, and ultimately find success. The other day one of my

Savior Complex: Tips to Shift from a Doer to a Strategic Partner
The other morning one of my group members asked for help shifting from a doer to a strategic partner. This question comes up quite often,

Breaking Free from Hustle Culture: Embracing Balance and Well-being
Last week, I shared about my client who shared the earmarks of hustle culture and, when she did, she realized she had fallen victim to

Breaking Free from Hustle Culture: Recognizing the Signs of Hustle Culture
In today’s fast-paced world, hustle culture has become the norm. Many of us feel compelled to constantly work harder, push ourselves to the limit, and

Navigating the Exit Interview: When to Share the Truth and Tips for Effective Communication
One of my clients recently asked the group how to navigate her upcoming exit interview with the CEO. She is in the c-suite and was