Do you run towards, or away from, books on courage and confidence? If you want to say “towards” but the real answer is “away from”, you’re in good company.  Plenty of women want to develop their courage and expand their self-confidence, but the shame of their starting...

Finding time to rest is not easy. If you work full-time in a demanding career, being intentional about finding rest and restoration is critical to your ability to thrive- at work AND at home.  Making matters worse, we're wise enough to know that we need to rest, but...

Microaggressions in the workplace are sneaky. Often excused as "old-school" or generational, they can eat away at a team's morale or a company's culture with the offenders being none the wiser. What are microaggressions? Microaggressions are everyday verbal or...

As children and young adults, we are required to step outside our comfort zone on a daily basis. Adults challenge us to stretch and grow daily. However, as we mature and our independence expands, we can choose to stay inside our comfort zone more and more, and THAT is...

A friend of mine recently told me that she was considering rejoining the workforce after a long break- eight years, to be exact. I said, “Hey, that’s awesome!” and instinctively raised my hand for a high five just as I realized she was pale. She was worried that her...

In emerging from a particularly challenging season, I used the word "should" in lamenting to a mentor all the mistakes I had made. I was eager to pull myself out of despair but was drowning in shame, guilt, regret, and self-judgment. I was determined to learn from my...

When you visualize yourself asking for a big raise, do you feel excited or anxious? Optimistic or pessimistic? Do you feel as if the timing would have to be just right to make your pitch?  Confident business women know when to take risks and when to play it safe. They...