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
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Ditch the Workhorse Life: Work Smarter, Not Harder
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
Seven Golden Rules of Effective Goal-Setting
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
Stop Undervaluing Yourself: Claim Recognition, Fame, and Fortune
Here’s the truth I want you to hear today. Unless you are a straight white man, you’re already undervalued by society. Then, on top, you undervalue yourself. “It’s ok to undervalue and underpay me. I undervalue myself, too,” you say with your behavior. Here’re some ways in which you are doing that: You undercharge. You … Read More
I want you to quit
“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
What’s Your Story?
Business leaders and companies understood the power of story-telling long time ago and use it effectively to advance their goals.
Get in the driver’s seat of your career!
(First published in the international women’s business magazine, BusinessOFeminin.) How are you feeling about your current job? Let me guess. The chances are you are not very satisfied. If so, you are not alone. Studies show that up to 75% of employees globally feel unhappy at work. At a time of high unemployment and lacklustre … Read More