New Year, Fresh Start

New Year, Fresh Start

New Year, Fresh Start   When we think about getting a fresh start in the New Year, we are accustomed to resolutions that involve eating healthier food, exercising more, and prioritizing stillness over busy-ness. We say that, THIS year, we’re “taking time...
How to Navigate a Career Plateau

How to Navigate a Career Plateau

How to Navigate a Career Plateau Navigating a career plateau can be tricky. You may want to maintain your employment but feel hopeless due to the lack of opportunities at your place of business. Or, you may feel that your skills have been inaccurately assessed and...
Self-Promoting Without Feeling Tacky

Self-Promoting Without Feeling Tacky

Self-Promoting Without Feeling Tacky Self-promoting without feeling tacky can feel like walking a tightrope.  Before you start speaking, you feel like a confident business woman. But once the words start tumbling out, you find yourself struggling to overcome impostor...
Characteristics of a Courageous Woman

Characteristics of a Courageous Woman

Characteristics of a Courageous Woman The characteristics of a courageous woman are easy to spot when they’re in use but are difficult to characterize in words. Nevertheless, this post breaks down the behaviors that courageous women possess which give them an aura of...
Assertiveness vs Aggressiveness

Assertiveness vs Aggressiveness

Assertiveness vs Aggressiveness A coaching client recently explained to me the struggle she has in coming off as assertive vs aggressive. She was in the midst of advocating for herself as it pertained to her compensation package and was concerned that her efforts...
Why Do Bosses Resist Telecommuting?

Why Do Bosses Resist Telecommuting?

Why Do Bosses Resist Telecommuting? Increased productivity and satisfaction, enhanced employee engagement, higher retention rates… With study after study touting these benefits (and more) that result from workplaces offering employees flexibility, why do bosses resist...