Are you hamster-wheeling your way to career success? You are not alone. Most women work really hard, going above and beyond every day, focusing on finishing their super long to-do-lists. This is how we’ve been raised: girls, more than boys, get assigned daily tasks to do at home, which they should finish diligently … Read More
In Paris, the city I call home🗼, I’ve had the pleasure to spend a few days with my visiting brother, his wife, and their 5-year-old super-observant son. During our leisurely strolls, my usually bubbly nephew would occasionally have a mini outburst at his folks. Little feet stomping. Voice pitching higher. And it wasn’t about wanting … Read More
Six months ago, Sara was jubilant. After years of hard work, she had finally achieved a promotion to a senior management role. Yet, as the weeks went by, a sinking feeling began to consume her. The reality of corporate politics, rife with games that defied her core values of honesty and transparency, weighed heavily on … Read More
“Enjoying your break?” I asked her. “Not really. I find myself drowning in work emails after the kids are asleep,” she sighed. Sounds familiar? For high-achieving women managers and founders, taking a full break is often easier said than done. Yet hitting the pause button during holidays is more important than you might think. In … Read More
I have a story for you today. US President Franklin D. Roosevelt was tired of all the small talk and flattering comments he received from White House guests during reception parties. He decided that the guests were never really listening to what he was saying. One day at a reception he decided to try a … Read More
It’s Monday, and you’re diligently putting in the work, pushing through the challenges. But here’s a question that deserves your attention: are you unknowingly tiptoeing too close to the burnout bonfire? Through my journey as a leadership coach, I’ve witnessed burnout sneaking up on countless women without warning. Let me walk you through the key … Read More