Do You Feel Lucky?

Do You Feel Lucky?

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Do you feel lucky today? There are so many Irish phrases and icons that focus on bringing you good luck. I love the positivity of wishing others good luck and the optimistic attitude of feeling lucky. And I also don’t really...
What Are They Saying About You?

What Are They Saying About You?

Do you ever wonder why you’re not getting opportunities in your career? Why you’re not selected for the interesting projects, and you’re overlooked for advancement? As a former corporate executive, I have been privy to those talent conversations that...
Read This Before You Get Stuck in a Mid-Career Rut

Read This Before You Get Stuck in a Mid-Career Rut

After you’ve been working for 20 years or more, it’s natural to assume that you know how to manage your career. However, a study by Harvard Business Review found that mid-career professionals need help if they want to avoid being undervalued and...
It’s Time to Get Uncomfortable

It’s Time to Get Uncomfortable

This week, I attended a women’s leadership event and “practiced what I preach” to my clients.  The event was an opportunity to get away from my webcam, leave my house, learn new things, and grow my network. It was also an opportunity to step out of...
What Do YOU Want?

What Do YOU Want?

Remember when you were a kid, and the adults would ask you what you wanted to be when you grew up?  You could dream big and say with confidence: I’m going to be an astronaut, or I’m going to be the President of the United States, or I’m going to be a Nobel...
Becoming an Exceptional Leader

Becoming an Exceptional Leader

When I facilitate leadership training sessions, one of my favorite activities is playing “leadership poker.”  I give the participants a deck of 52-cards, each labeled with a different leadership trait. They work towards assembling the best hand, reflecting the most...