Trigger Warning: Are Trigger Warnings Overused?
Are you ever spilling your guts to your friends and suddenly feel that you have to hold back in fear of triggering their own trauma? Or feel like you have to warn them before...
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Career Choices: Five Top Careers for The Future, and Five Careers to Avoid
The landscape of work is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a number of factors including technological advancements and shifting societal trends. As a result, the concept of “careers for the future” has become...
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Unleashing Your Job Hunt Potential: Navigating Indeed and Rat Race Rebellion
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive job market, finding the right employment opportunity can be a challenging task. However, with the advent of online job search platforms, such as Indeed and Rat Race Rebellion,...
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Why Do Smart People Do Stupid Things?
The news of Silicon Valley Bank, Republic Bank, and Credit Suisse is everywhere, complete with punditry, commentary, and sometimes scathing criticism. If the criticism is justified, we might ask, “If these people are so...
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A Leadership Lesson from “Freaky Friday”
If you’ve been following entertainment news, you’ll know that it has been 20 years since Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, played a mother and daughter at odds, who magically swapped bodies in Disney’s...
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4 Ways to Boost Your Motivation Through the Summer Doldrums
Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer sure feel appealing if you’ve got time to rest and veg out on the couch (or, ideally, a beach chair in the Maldives). But what happens if...
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Knowing Yourself: Tips and Questions Worth Pondering
Knowing why you are who you are is a critical ingredient for success in life and in the workplace. These are a few of the serious questions we ask ourselves as we go through...
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The Power of Saying NO: Take Charge of Your Life
In the premiere episode of her podcast Wiser than Me, Emmy award winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfuss interviewed 85-year-old actress-fitness expert-activist Jane Fonda. The podcast is based on the premise that we can learn a...
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Knowing When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Employer (and How to Do It)
Some employees have ants in their pants and never quite settle into their job. Before you know it, they’ve jumped from one company to another. They don’t realize it, or maybe they do and...
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Embracing Change: The Power of Adaptability
Change, whether we like it or not, is inevitable. Life is a journey of constant transformation, and our ability to embrace and adapt to it can determine our personal and professional success. Embracing change...
Five Fresh Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List!
We are looking forward to the summer sun and all the new book releases headed our way! Whether you’re laying out in your backyard, or beach side on your tropical vacation, these new women’s...
The Impact Of Personal Branding In The Digital Marketing World
In the contemporary digital landscape, the art of personal branding has become an increasingly vital tool for success. It’s no longer just about brands; people are brands too. Personal branding, when done correctly, can...
3 Survival Skills for Post-Pandemic Careers
“I thought it was me,” remarked Catherine while introducing herself at a small gathering I hosted on career shifts. Catherine lost her job in the early days of the pandemic thanks to private equity...
What Company Benefits Should Look Like to Attract Talented Job Seekers
Knowing what job seekers value is a great way to attract top talent – even if you can’t offer the same high salaries as your larger competitors. Offering a supportive work environment and many...
Silver: The Perfect Choice for Professional Women
As professional women, we’re always striving to look our best, whether it’s in the office, at networking events, or during business meetings. We know that dressing for the role we play, or even the...
How to Beat Common Productivity Killers
Everyone wants to be more productive. Whether you’re a C-Suite manager or are serving up burgers at a local fast-food chain, being productive at work can improve your self-efficacy and lead to promotions and...
8 Hidden Skills Top Developers Use to Get Ahead in the Industry
In the software development world, there’s more to success than just knowing how to code. Top developers have a secret arsenal of skills that set them apart from the pack. But what are these elusive abilities?...
Defeating Ageism: Career Advice for Landing a New Job Post-50
Sadly, the only thing harder than keeping your job past 50 is getting a new one, and yet that is a situation many women will face during their career. The statistics bear this out:...
How Women are Using Technology to Overcome Gender Obstacles in Careers
Sexism and misogyny have undermined women’s hard work and talent for centuries. However, women also have a rich history of using technology to overcome the gender obstacles they face. Ada Lovelace is renowned for...
Supporting Women’s Equality All Year Round
This Women’s History Month, let us remember that our fight for equality does not end when the month ends, but rather continues throughout the year. It is time for us to look past ourselves...