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
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
We are 3 months into 2023, my friend. How are you feeling? Full of energy, clarity and enthusiasm or frustrated about being in the same place and same role? Or, are you feeling like… Jean-Paul, a senior executive at a private finance firm, who’s been dreaming of launching his own business for years yet does nothing about it? Or Christine, a … Read More
I get it. You are a busy bee manager. You’re working hard every day. You’re solving everyone’s problems. You’re attending all important meetings. You’re always giving so much to everyone. You’re showing up for everyone in your team. What I am puzzled about is… How come with so much dedication you’re still in the background? … Read More
Your relationship with your boss is the most important relationship at work. If you have a good relationship with your manager, they will be more likely to trust you, give you important assignments, and advocate for you when it comes time for raises and promotions. On the other hand, if you have a bad relationship … Read More
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s prime minister, admired around the world for her empathetic style of leadership, resigned in January citing burnout. She is not alone: nearly half of the women actively looking for a new employer in 2023 cite burnout as the main reason. Not only burnout is bad for your health. It’scatastrophic for your career. … Read More
“My company is firing a lot of people. What if my team members are on the list? What if I am among them?“ Maria (*not real name), was freaking out. She couldn’t focus on her work while waiting for the details. After 4 long days, she finally got the official … Read More
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 and quietly. … Read More
– Tired. – Stressed. – Tired. – Not valued. – Dissatisfied. – Tired. – Not valued. That’s what all women replied when I asked them “How are you feeling?” Every single woman attending my visibility and career advancement webinar last week was feeling tired and not valued. Every single one admitted to making the … Read More