Last July, I had a bit of a meltdown. I got sick and tired of being in Facebook groups and not seeing much return. I felt I had to be in them all the time, and I was so obsessed, it interfered with my sleep. Before that, I had tried letters of introduction, LinkedIn, and a million and one other different strategies trying to make the business work. But there was always a piece … [Read more...]
Are You Teaching Your Kids to Be Poor, Rich or Wealthy?
Along with sex and religion, money is one of the most taboo subjects. We are encouraged not to talk about it. And with that, we tend not to learn about how it works and end up not enjoying it even when we have it. And this is what we often unthinkingly pass on to our children. Kids tend to pick up their parents’ points of view about everything, including money and finance. So, … [Read more...]
Moms and Managers, Adjust Your Expectations (Without Lowering Your Bar)
When you’re a mom and a manager, you can’t help but look at the calendar year with a sense of anxiety. You have to hit your business performance goals while keeping everything running smoothly at home. No pressure, right? As a mom of three young children and a leader of numerous direct reports, I’d love to say that I’ve found the perfect way to balance all my responsibilities. … [Read more...]
Top 5 Daily Non-Negotiables of Successful Business Women
For many successful business women, there are certain non-negotiables they have to do every day to not only excel at work but also to be happy in life. Whether it's starting your day with an hour of exercise or setting aside time to meditate, these little things can make a big difference in keeping you at the top of your game. What are Non-Negotiables? Non-negotiables are the … [Read more...]
How Business Women Can Beat Self-Doubt and Reach Their Goals
You're a woman with big ambitions. You want to start your own business, take your career to the next level, or just be more confident in your everyday job. But sometimes self-doubt gets in the way. You may ask yourself: "Do I really have what it takes?" "Can I really do this?" "What if I fail?" You're not alone. A lot of women feel this way at some point in their … [Read more...]
Why Your Feedback May Not Be Getting Results: 5 Antidotes to Bad Feedback
When you hear the word “feedback” what comes up for you? Do you welcome it or cringe and run for the hills? My guess is most of us are at the latter edge of the spectrum. Why? Because most of us have been the receiver of unhelpful feedback at best or feedback that damaged relationships at worst. If you’re in a position where you give feedback (and really this should happen … [Read more...]
You Don’t Owe Anyone Anything. We Owe Ourselves Everything.
You may feel a bit ruffled by the title of this post. But wait?! Isn’t that selfish and egotistical? Before your thoughts go there, think about this: how often have you said yes when you really wanted to say no? How many times have you sacrificed something you wanted, or didn’t know what you wanted, because you were so focused on pleasing someone else? How much does getting … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Cultivate Presence
If I were to sum up my conversations with clients over the last year or so, one of the most common things that comes up is that people are moving away from “doing” and toward “being.” After being on the career treadmill (or, ahem, mountain) for many years and two years of a pandemic (among other life challenges), people are realizing that there is another way to live life. … [Read more...]
How Being a Single Solopreneur Teaches Us to Own Our Worth
It’s almost March. For many of us, that means we’ve braved through the red hearts, rom-coms, dinner out, and all the rest that comes with the month of Valentine’s Day. Whether we are in a relationship or not, our most important relationship is with ourselves. Nothing teaches us that more than being your own boss. As a “ShEO” (that’s female CEO if you haven’t been in the … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Overcome Fear and Get Back in the Saddle When You’ve Royally Bombed at a Work-Related Skill
In my freshman year of college, I nabbed the starring role in the two-person play, The Owl and the Pussycat. Opening night, in front of my parents, my friends, students, and professors, I walked onto the stage of the world-famous Annenberg Center… and promptly forgot my lines. All of them. This ginormous blunder left me with a fear of speaking in front of people without … [Read more...]