What if your own beliefs are holding you back in life? Could the very things that you believe be putting limitations on what you’re capable of, what you think you’re allowed to do, and have, and experience? Human beings have a tendency to look to external factors when trying to explain what’s keeping them from […]
We all have our own set of values, but sometimes it can be tough to define what those values actually are. That’s because as we go through life, we often make decisions based on instinct or convenience without explicitly articulating what we’re really trying to do or satisfy. It’s only when we take the time […]
Whether it’s our relationship with our romantic partner, our family, or our friends, relationships form the core of the human experience. And while we intuitively understand that we need these relationships to be happy and fulfilled, we often take them for granted.
For so many women, life just doesn’t seem to be working out the way they want it to. They’ve worked hard to build a career, start a family, and create a great life, but they find themselves feeling unfulfilled. What does it take to create a life that is purposeful, rewarding, and joyful? So often […]
Everyone has a story. We tell stories about our lives all the time—to our friends, our families, and even to ourselves. The way we frame the events of our lives can have a big impact on how we feel about those events and, ultimately, on our overall happiness. That’s why, if you’re not feeling as […]
At some point we’ve all been there. We’re feeling low, and so we turn to a certain behavior to make us feel better—but it only ends up making us feel worse. Why do we keep doing this to ourselves? Toxic behaviors are those that we know are bad for us, but we can’t seem to […]
I find that usually in modern culture when the term “mediocrity” comes up, it has a negative connotation. We think of it as something to be avoided at all costs. Let’s explore what mediocrity means and why professional women might find themselves caught in what I call the “mediocrity trap.” I’ll also share some tips on […]
Imposter syndrome is a condition where people feel like they’re not good enough or qualified for their position, despite evidence to the contrary. It’s common among high-achieving women, and it can have a negative impact on their career development. Imposter syndrome doesn’t just affect women at work. It can also show up at home, in […]
The business of leading and managing people is a delicate balance. The Peter Principle and the halo effect is the observation that people tend to rise to “their level of incompetence” in a hierarchy. A management theory that predicates a candidate’s successful performance in their current position is not a true indicator of how they […]
What is the emotional health and wellbeing of the company you work for or run? This could be one of the most critical questions any organization leader or manager could ask. As you reflect on that question think about the company you work for or perhaps the ones you have worked for in the past. […]