Insights for Working Women Working It Out

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Inclusion is the Solution

Inclusion is not a default: Leaders need to practice and build the skills of inclusive leadership continuously so that they become naturally embedded in the workplace culture. Here are five tips to enhance your inclusive leadership.

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The Value of Male Allyship: How to Build Bridges at Work

If we want more women to rise to the top (and YES, we do!), we need the support of male allies more than ever. Here are six tips and accompanying resources to help build bridges for women’s professional growth and success in the workplace.

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How to Have Productive Career Conversations with Your Employees

The arrival of autumn often spurs people to think about role adjustments, career changes, or general questions along the lines of: What’s next for me? Q4 is a great time to hold thoughtful, productive career conversations with your employees. Here's my five-step approach to conducting 1:1 conversations with your team members, using a 'career audit' tool to spark discussion.

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Unmute Yourself: How to Elevate Your Presence in Work and Life

Studies show that public speaking is almost as feared as death, so it's no wonder that many of us aren’t ready to pipe up. But staying on mute does a disservice to women everywhere; we need to hear women’s voices and perspectives to pave the way forward. Here are three approaches to help ‘unmute’ yourself and own your presence in the room.

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Advice from 5 Working Women Who Made a Career Leap

As we enjoy the slumber of summer days, great ideas often come in waves. Now is an opportune time to reflect on what you want and how you can make moves through the end of the year. Here are five insights to consider from women who made successful career changes.

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5 Bite-Size Leadership Lessons from Billie Jean King

It was an absolute honour to hear Billie Jean King speak at the Teneo Global Summit this month, during which she shared her immense knowledge, experience, and straight-up talk. Here are five of my favourite takeaways on leadership, inclusion, and life.

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Authentic Leadership: 7 Ways to Be a Mindful Leader

No matter how you get to the top of your ladder, the highest rung is only as steady as the prior rungs you have set up for yourself. From my perspective as a new leader, here are seven realizations and remedies for leading with more self-awareness, mindfulness, and authenticity.

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On Starting a New Job: How to Navigate with Competence and Confidence

If you’re starting something new or experiencing any kind of learning curve in life right now — I see you, and I’m right there with you. Here are some ways I’ve been approaching my own (in)competence this month while working on a big project outside of my comfort zone. I hope they might inspire you too.

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How to Leverage Women During Women’s History Month

What are women asking for? Flexibility. Recognition. Variety. Opportunities. These asks aren’t out of reach. So how can we better leverage women to find true fulfillment and success in the modern workforce?

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Show Some Career Love: How to Have Intentional Career Conversations with Your Team

Career conversations are great opportunities to talk with each employee about their aspirations, strengths, and gaps to ensure they are equipped for success. So…why are so many leaders shying away from having these conversations on a regular basis? Let’s explore seven ways to lead with curiosity and intentionality.

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5 Ways to be a DEI Leader in the Workplace

As a leader, how do you build a strong team where everyone belongs to prevent the dreaded domino effect of quitting? To ensure that every single one of your employees feels included in your culture at work, here are five avenues to explore.

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5 Ways to Brew Your Personal Vision in 2023

New year, new cheer: anchor your goals and motivation for 2023 by reflecting on your personal vision. Read on for five steps to boost your vision-setting this year.

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5 Takeaways from Working with Women in 2022

2022 marked a return to more in-person gatherings and events — which was bliss for many and bothersome for others, but certainly helped forge deeper connections and new discoveries. Having partaken in several inspiring conversations as a panelist, trainer, coach, and attendee, here are five lessons that I’m carrying into 2023.

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5 Post-Marathon Lessons for Running + Life

A follow up to my earlier blog — how training to run the marathon is similar to exploring your career. The experience itself was also reflective of what it takes to stick to your aspiration and milestones along the way. Here are my five big takeaways.

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