The longer I work in my field, the more often I experience how much damage fear can do to a person’s career or home life. I can see it coming a mile away, but usually it hits so hard that I’m powerless to do anything to help unless the person I’m working with is willing to face their own fears and embrace them.
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So many people are laboring under the impression that in order to be successful, you have to give up a little piece of your happiness. Whoever told you this is full of it, because I am a proud believer that we can all have a happiness and success at the same time.
Finding success and happiness at the same time isn’t necessarily the easiest thing in the world. It takes time and dedication and the ability to ask for what you deserve. And what we all deserve is a fulfilling career, right?
Read More . . .I recently came to a realization the other day that we (including myself) spend a lot more time focusing on all of the possible negative outcomes of women getting power. Now, while I maintain that you always need to be careful with the power that you have, there is absolutely nothing negative about women in positions of power. In fact, I’d say it’s pretty darn awesome to see a lady with some real responsibility. So, what are all of the great things that we, as women, do with our power that we may overlook?
Read More . . .Forget David Letterman, ladies, because today, we’ve got a top ten list that you do not want to miss. When you’re at the top of your game, it can be really hard to keep your feet on the ground and remain level-headed. I thought I would keep this light, but remember; only you can prevent your own big ego. And now, without further ado, the top ten ways to know if you’re becoming too arrogant at work.
Read More . . .If you’re reading this in your office (at home or work), stop for a moment and take a look at the desk in front of you. What do you see? Is it a mess of receipts, sticky notes, reminders, food wrappers, business cards and other clutter? Can you even see your desk through the mess? If you said yes, it’s ok. You aren’t alone. Many of us experience disorganization in our lives. We handle so many other tasks that keeping things organized is usually at the bottom of our list of things to do. But there are several reasons why staying organized should always be a priority in our lives.
Read More . . .You know the saying, “Use it or lose it!” Well, today I’m talking about your influence. You’ve got to constantly be exercising your influence in all walks of life or it will atrophy, just like any other muscle. So what are five really great reasons for exercising your influence muscle?
Keep it strong. If you aren’t constantly using your influence, chances are it’s going to get weaker, just like any other muscle would. I’m not saying you’ve got to walk around flexing all day, every day, but it’s important to handle some weighty problems several times a week
Read More . . .Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a long diatribe, feeling like you’re explaining yourself for the seventh time, wondering why on earth you’re still having to have this conversation? I’m sure you have, and that’s completely fine. But have you ever stopped to think that maybe it’s not their fault for not listening? Maybe you simply aren’t communicating in a way that will get heard. I’ve found there are a couple ways to communicate to ensure your message gets across the right way, the first time.
Read More . . .It takes bravery and courage to be a woman. It doesn’t matter if you’re a stay-at-home mother or a corporate executive, we face challenges every day that we can either face with courage, or run away from to avoid. So many of us approach these challenges, we grit our teeth, reach deep down and find the courage to power through.
But what happens when you’re too scared to look these challenges straight on? What happens when we run away? Our confidence suffers. When we are scared, we don’t feel good about ourselves. Now, I’m not saying that it’s unacceptable to be afraid. It’s perfectly normal to be afraid. It’s how we approach it that affects our self-esteem. So how can you approach an anxiety-producing scenario with courage instead of fear?
Read More . . .It takes bravery and courage to be a woman. It doesn’t matter if you’re a stay-at-home mother or a corporate executive, we face challenges every day that we can either face with courage, or run away from to avoid. So many of us approach these challenges, we grit our teeth, reach deep down and find the courage to power through.
But what happens when you’re too scared to look these challenges straight on? What happens when we run away? Our confidence suffers. When we are scared, we don’t feel good about ourselves. Now, I’m not saying that it’s unacceptable to be afraid. It’s perfectly normal to be afraid. It’s how we approach it that affects our self-esteem. So how can you approach an anxiety-producing scenario with courage instead of fear?
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