I was recently at a conference where the issue of gender inequality in the workplace was raised. This wasn’t a formal topic but rather sparked by one woman sharing her personal experience.  Full disclosure – I was that woman.  It all started with a presentation about the importance of supporting mental health in the workplace. The presenter shared ways to…

Like many parents, I’m juggling a lot of balls. Running a consulting business, being a podcast host, mom, wife, speaker, advocate and much more. It can be a lot and at time some of the balls drop.  It’s taken me years to accept the limit of how many balls I can juggle, and being okay with watching balls drop. And…

There’s no shortage of books, articles and videos listing habits that will set you up for success. While the concept is true, the challenge is there’s no one size fits all approach.  As a working mom, I struggle with the advice of starting each morning mediating or having quiet time before you interact with others. I don’t know about you,…

Like many business tools, how strategic plans are created and used has evolved. Gone are the 40-page documents that are only read by the author, sitting on a shelf collecting dust. Today’s strategic plans are short, sweet and visual, ensuring they’re read and implemented.  While some companies have embraced this new approach, many continue to hold on to the strategic…

Storytelling is the foundation of all human communications. When we meet a friend for coffee, we often share stories about something that happened at work or in our personal life. But for some reason, people are reluctant to use storytelling in the workplace. This reluctance, or lack of understanding on why storytelling is a key communications tool, limits the ability…

What do you think of when you hear the word networking? For me it’s people madly handing out business cards at an event, with a goal of getting their name out there vs making meaningful connections. This is why I’m strong believer in relationship building to grow your career over traditional networking. Maybe it’s because I’ve attended one too many…