With the help of ChatGPT, I’ve come up with this new episode for the famous Netflix show “Emily In Paris” — and the theme is assertiveness, power of active listening and reading the room. SAVOUR OFFICE – DAY EMILY COOPER, full of life and fashionably bold, and LUC, a laid-back, quick-witted co-worker, are discussing an … Read More
Are you feeling stressed out? Frustrated? Well, one reason for that might be because your needs aren’t being met. And… you’re not being assertive about them. Assertiveness and Emotional Intelligence training are two important pillars of my Elevate leadership accelerator for women, and for a good reason: we, women, often feel an emotion, e.g. frustrated, … Read More
Many women often perceive self-promotion as synonymous with bragging about their accomplishments, causing them to shy away from it. Let me uncover a secret: self-promotion can be achieved fastest when you use your voice with confidence to express your ideas, thoughts, and opinions. In other words, each time you speak up, you have the opportunity … Read More
While self-promotion is critical for one’s professional success, women face unique challenges and barriers (a lot of are internal) when it comes to promoting themselves in the workplace. Here are some of the reasons why women may be reluctant or find it difficult to self-promote: Cultural Conditioning and Modesty Norms: Cultural conditioning plays a significant … Read More
As your trusty executve and leadership coach, today I want to address a topic that hits home for many of us: the constant struggle of working hard in our jobs while neglecting our career growth. I’ve been coaching women in tech, finance, and science since 2011, and I’ve noticed a common theme among my clients. … Read More
Let me tell you the story of Shirin (not real name,) a manager in a large pharma company. Shirin was a high performer with a great track record. Despite being competent, reliable and hard-working, she had a tendency to sugarcoat her communication and found it challenging to speak up without trying to be “nice” and … Read More