Walk into a construction site, trading floor, or engineering lab, and you'll likely notice the same thing: a sea of men with perhaps a few women navigating these professional waters like salmon swimming upstream. In these male-dominated industries, "being the only woman in the room" isn't a figure of speech but a daily reality. In
If speaking up for yourself at work feels a little awkward, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve done something amazing but downplayed it like it was no big deal. Or you’ve needed support, but convinced yourself now wasn’t the “right time” to ask. Sound familiar? Let’s talk about two essential career skills that often get a
"If content is king, then repurposed content is the kingdom." - Me, just now, feeling pretty clever about it Let me tell you about my recent conversation with a coaching client - let's call her Sarah. She was lamenting about the "content hamster wheel" she felt stuck on, constantly creating new materials while perfectly good
When someone brings up a controversial topic at work, most of us fantasize about diving under our desks or suddenly developing an urgent need to attend to our emails (or at least I do). Why? Because we're afraid of saying the wrong thing, hurting someone's feelings, or ending up in a conversation we can't navigate
Ah, 21 years. That magical moment when you know each other inside and out, when you can finish each other’s sentences—and yet, that very familiarity can dull the spark, the intrigue, the excitement. Whether it’s a long-term relationship or a long-term business, the challenge is the same: How do you keep it fresh? How do
Let's be real: The world feels a bit like that time I tried to roast chestnuts without scoring them first – 100% explosive and 100% hot mess. Your clients aren't just dealing with business challenges – they're navigating a landscape where every headline brings a new crisis, uncertainty is the only certainty, and "How are
Mental health challenges in the workplace are getting worse, not better. Employees' mental well-being took a dramatic dip during the Covid pandemic and is still at risk due to ongoing stressors such as global political unrest, diversity and inclusion challenges, return to office initiatives, and economic uncertainty. Half of the global population will develop a mental
Three years ago, the way we shared presentations at work (and school) drastically changed. Anyone used to presenting in person had to adapt, revise, and change their public speaking strategies. Whether you were a student sharing work with your class, a sales associate pitching to prospects, a consultant advising clients, or in any other field,
Positivity isn't just a mindset, it's a skillset. Everyone can cultivate positivity through the choices you make, the perspectives you choose, the behaviors you engage in, and the conversations you have, as well as those you avoid. While it's not always easy or practical to look for the silver lining in every situation, helping to create and maintain a positive workplace can increase engagement, motivation,
When I sat down on the couch a few nights ago with a bowl of Frosted Mini Wheats for dinner and a plan to watch the documentary WHAM!, I never expected that I would still be thinking about it days later. While most of the documentaries I watch are about things I will never do (like free climbing,
