Blog – Category Career
How To Use Your WBENC Certification
Women entrepreneurs, this is for you. If you own a business, and you haven’t acquired your WBENC certification yet, you could be missing out on numerous business growth opportunities. Read more of this here.
7 Business Strategies for Success | Don’t Let Perfection Stop You
I’ve failed so many times in my life. And in all those years of trying and failing, I’ve come up with 7 business strategies for success that have really worked for me. Read about it here.
Do Investors Have Gender Bias?
Do investors have gender bias? Read this blog to get all the numbers and find out how we can start closing the venture capital gap especially for women entrepreneurs.
Why Being Assertive For Women In Business Is Important
Taking a stand as a woman is always hard. We live in a culture where assertiveness of women is frowned upon and talked about in so many negative ways. Learn more why is assertiveness important for women in business and how this can translate to real success.
Why Are Women Treated Differently?
When Nike supported Kaepernik, many thought it was a ballsy move. I think it was a diversion from the real issue that plagued the company — that is, the gender discrimination lawsuit lurking in the background. Learn more about this in the blog.
The Role of the CEO in Gender Equality Programs
Promoting gender diversity in the workplace is still a big issue today. Here is why executive buy-in is critical for the success of diversity and equality initiatives.
The Growth Of Women Owned Businesses
Here are some facts about the growth of women-owned businesses which I think you want to know. Are women really starting more businesses than men? What are the exact numbers of women entrepreneurs and what do these numbers tell us?
How Gender Impacts Your Career
We need to get rid of these negative stereotypes about working moms for good. How gender impacts your career shouldn’t be based on doing a job that our entire society depends on—which is raising the next generation.
What Does Real Leadership Look Like?
What does real leadership look like? Do we really know what makes an effective leader? Watch another #MusingWhileDriving video series and share your thoughts about what real leadership is.
How To Gain Respect From Men At Work
Men respect women who maintain strong boundaries and keep personal stuff confidential. Watch this video in my Musing While Driving Series to learn how you can gain a man’s respect at work.
We Need Solutions to End Gender Inequality
It’s about time to take action–now more than ever! Here are some facts on gender discrimination which proves that we need solutions to end gender equality.
Ending the Cycle of Executive Inequality
The need to end the cycle of executive inequality isn’t new. But recent data shows organizations unknowingly perpetuate the gender gap. This new eBook offers insight and advice on how learning and development programs can play a direct role in helping women rise.
How To Handle Disagreements
The threat was posted publicly on LinkedIn. It prompted me to think about what makes people so angry that they are compelled to post something this serious, and how to handle disagreements better instead.
How Can Companies Support Women To Do Their Best?
Supporting women at work might seem like something we can take for granted in this post #MeToo age. We should be asking, “How can companies support women so they can perform at their best?”
My Epic Fail: The 10-minute Balance Training for Women Fixed
Nothing makes you more likeable than promising something and not following through. This is one of those epic fail, and for that I’m sorry. Here’s what really happened and how I fixed the Balance Training for women.
Keep Failing Until You Succeed
Many people have a fear of failure. If you are one of them, I urge you to think about how failure helps you succeed. Don’t sink into defeat and self-pity. Rather, if you want to keep failing until you succeed, you need to have the right attitude.
Work-Life Balance Tips For Mothers
Striking the balance between work and family life means taking the time you need for yourself. You’ll perform better at work and be more present with your family. Watch the video I recorded where I discuss the if it’s possible for us women to achieve work-life balance and what this entails.
What Bothers Me About Working Mothers
The demands and challenges of working mothers are many. But it seems like businesses and structures have not been updated to acknowledge those issues. Let’s not forget to account for working parents who want to take care of their families too. A totally normal thing to ask for.