A workforce that doesn’t feel safe to express who they are, let alone the emotions that make us human, is a workforce that is suppressed and works in a fear-based culture.
You’ve been a leader for quite some time, and you’re stepping into a new position or company. Maybe both! The ambitious women I know are
When it comes to career advancement, what are some of the factors your female talent is considering? It might be the position and scope of
Have you struggled with visibility? The kind that garners the promotional opportunity you’ve been thinking about and know you deserve? That’s the thing about getting
Have you ever had something happen at work, whether it was a meeting gone wrong or an exchange with a client you manage only to
One of the hardest things to do as an emerging leader who’s committed to elevating their leadership skills is doing so in a toxic workplace
If there was any habit you could drop like a hot potato, what would it be and what new habit would you create instead? We
At one point or another in your career, you’ve likely felt the urgency to chase the next promotion, go after that bigger title or get
If there was ever a time where emotional intelligence was needed, this moment in our global evolution would be it. New leadership – the kind
With remote work becoming more than just a trend, so is corporate well-being in the future of work. Frankly, to me, it’s just – well-being
With all the rave the Olympics bring, while I haven’t been glued to my TV like the rest of the world, my ears have perked
The art of communication. I wish we had learned more about effective communication in school, especially difficult conversations, the same way so many wish they
The pandemic changed every one of us for better or worse, and for many (especially women), it shifted how we lead ourselves in our businesses
Feeling stuck sucks. Believing you’re stuck is even worse. The difference between the two is one see’s possibilities and the other doesn’t. I often hear leaders ‘shoulding’
If leadership had a story to tell, what would it be? Is it, to be a great leader, follow the lead of those who’ve come
Neglecting your mental health is like expecting a plant to grow without water. It’ll eventually die. That’s how important your mind is to the
In a world where we talk more than we listen, it’s a gift when we can truly be heard. Let that sit with you for
We may be a year into a pandemic yet, leading in a virtual environment is still a struggle many leaders face. Many of us have
It’s what you feel when people are being true to who they are yet, it’s not always easy to see in a leader. Authenticity. During
There’s been a collection of buzz words we heard a lot since the pandemic, resilience being one of them. As it relates to corporate, much
We’ve redefined ways of working and living in the world of COVID challenging our outlook on what the future of work looks like. Workplace culture was suddenly
If you thought leadership wasn’t for the faint of heart before the pandemic, you’re right and it’ll only become amplified in 2021 and beyond. It’s
If you type “business 2021” in Google, you’ll get a list of business trends, predictions and suggestions on what kind of business ventures to invest in that’ll
I’m still coming out of holiday mode and all of what was 2020 because let’s be real – it was A YEAR! A year I
When I think about creativity in the workplace, one of the things that come to mind is self-expression. The thought of having a diverse group
Brace yourself. It’s not the first time I’ve written about trust and it likely won’t be the last. Trust is the foundation of every relationship
We’ve heard a lot about what skills will be in demand in the future of work, and more specifically, post-COVID. At the height of the
If you’ve watched your company culture shift and evolve this year, you’re likely not alone. When people were forced to work from home during the early stages
Every year we make predictions and share new ideas that we expect to see in the year to come. With 2020 teaching us lessons in
As former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss says, “Every day is a negotiation.” In fact, it’s one of the most important skills to develop as
You may have had some of your plans fall through this year because of COVID and, for those whose livelihood depended on crowds and large-scale
I can’t help but think about what’s left of this year. We’re heading into the winter months and for many of us in North America,
Have you ever heard of the expression, “There’s too many cooks in the kitchen?” At work, we call it workplace conflict. We’ve all experienced some
We’re in the home stretch friends! The end of the year is in plain sight as discussions have begun on what’s next for the year
The hustle and bustle of work-culture and the fast-paced work life have been celebrated forever and a day. A lifestyle for many in the corporate
Whether you’re a leader at work or not, you’re the leader or, as I like to say, the Director of your own life. Leading yourself
Technology and digital advances are happening faster than we can keep up with and has us playing catch up more often than we’d like. It
Do you ever wonder as a leader how do you inspire your team? Perhaps you might also consider how to inspire those around you in
In a time of uncertainty and doing business in the unknown, upskilling has jumped a few notches on the scale of priorities. The workforce continues
During the past several months, we’ve seen how a global pandemic shapeshifted us in how we live and work. So much so, it’s made me
We’ve all heard the saying, “A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what’s expected.” Yet it’s often underrated in the workplace and
In the era of COVID, social connection and relationships, in general, have been top of mind for many of us. The ways we connect
Trust. The foundation of our relationships. You can say without it, there is no relationship. Even so, when there’s a lack of trust, there’s an
There’s endless opportunity to create and build a stronger tomorrow post-COVID, collectively and individually. On a global scale across the institutions and systems that help
Losing some of your greatest talent sucks. We’ve all been there as leaders where some of your key talent and strongest performers have chosen to
Working from home was an adjustment for many of us as we transitioned back in March while navigating the stress that came with a global
So many of the discussions across the globe have centered around change for racial injustice, systemic racism and the need for this time to be
If you told me in 2019 the year 2020 was going to be one of the most ever-changing and historical times, I would have said,
Unlike most of my other posts, this week I was truly struggling with what to share, what to write, in light of recent events. What
Remember when you loved having the flexibility to work from home? You saw it as a perk, while others saw it as a part of
