I recently had the opportunity to attend a conference on paving the way forward with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and was struck by both the wins and woes professionals shared. Here are five of my big takeaways on prioritizing DEIB to foster a genuine culture of belonging — not a performative one.

The past few weeks got me thinking — and I do have lots of time to think as I huff and puff on my training runs – about my incredible clients. More often than not, they seek out coaching because they are at a career crossroads and looking for the next thing…and this process of career exploration is so very aligned with the experience of training for a marathon.

I recently wrote about how people overestimate the attention they are receiving from others, which can cause anxiety about speaking up at work: also known as spotlight theory. This is a common phenomenon, but one that you can certainly overcome — here are seven ideas to shift your perspective and increase your presence in meetings.

Leading a team is a bit like making dinner for the whole family. It takes a lot of time and effort — and sometimes you spend hours putting together a plate that you think everyone will like, and everyone at the table complains. So, how do you shift to a culture where people feel encouraged to speak up and voice their concerns, but not just complain? Here are five tips.

With the right approach, networking can be much like dominoes — some careful set-up and patience are required, but one tiny-yet-focused flick of the finger can cause an enormously successful effect.

Recently, in back-to-back coaching sessions, I heard the exact same story from four women in very different roles — ranging from VP to support staff, but they shared the same refrain. ‘I am fully aware of my competence, but speaking up is hard and awkward, and I don’t want to say the wrong thing, sound silly, or not look professional by formulating it the wrong way.’ Sound familiar?

During tough career conversations in a group setting, there is often a collective sigh of relief and gratitude: as women, we can work together to break down shared concerns and fears in support of everyone’s growth and transformation. If you are looking to hold space for more ‘blistered’ conversations, here are five things to bear in mind.

Back in 2020, fellow coach Allison Attenello and I designed a workshop called “Working Women Working It Out” — specific to the challenges women were facing in 2020, with the goal of uncovering ways to support them in getting through this period. The following four Ps emerged through our group’s discussion, which still very much hold true today.

Studies have shown that women will not apply to a job unless they fulfill 100% of the criteria. What a shame! Are you letting bullet points get the best of you?

People are living a personal journey in a professional space, meaning that both are intertwined now more than ever before. While we perhaps were better at navigating parallel lives pre-pandemic — work and home — the two have morphed. Amp up compassion in the workplace with the power of ‘I see you and thank you.’

Whether intentionally or not, many of us have made ourselves available 24/7 online over the past two years with the shifting expectations of remote work. So now, how do we begin to reestablish healthy work/life boundaries?

Successful leaders demonstrate empathy, interest, and understanding in their staff — always — not just when people are soaring or sinking. Here is a feedback model to help you lead with intention and spur employee growth.

Whether you are leading a company or a team, however big or small, you can actively contribute to helping the women around you flourish. Here are four ways to be a positive leader for women in the workplace.

Much been written on the devastating effects of the pandemic. But this time period has also offered many women in the workplace an opportunity to revisit, reset, and reactivate aspirations in pursuit of a flourishing life + career.

Negotiating for oneself is often the toughest task: we are more willing and able to fight for others than for ourselves. Here is a simple guide that deals with the practical (head) and the emotional (heart) of negotiation.

You landed an interview for your dream job. You spent hours applying, preparing, and interviewing. You even made it to the final round, and after all that…you were informed that another candidate got the role. So what now?

Your future self, also called Ideal Self, is your motivational driver: what will give you the thrust to move toward your personal and/or professional ambition.

Being part of a community of individuals who uplift and encourage one another contributes to your personal and professional growth — and continued learning — and helps get your heel in the door. This is the merry time of year for good wishes, and women are in need of cheer and community more than ever — so this is a perfect opportunity to reach out to people you may have let slip from your radar.

If you are considering giving your job the Great Heave Ho, you might be fired up to grab your things and march out the door — but have you also taken the time to pause and prepare before you proceed?

One of the major obstacles of any transition is the in-between: being suspended between the land of the known and the mysterious, often unsettling part of what’s to come.