November 29, 2022
Do we need mirrors?
“Why can’t I just do this stuff at home” is what I thought after an obscene amount of jumping jacks and skipping rope. Last week, I was in a high-intensity inte
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November 15, 2022
The double “Lean In” Conundrum
I am starting to see a new trend of burnout in both professional men and women. And no one is talking about it. Women are delaying motherhood and investing heav
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November 1, 2022
Performance review musings
For most professionals, this is the time of the year when they receive career-defining feedback to set the tone, expectations, and goals for the following year.
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October 18, 2022
Petrified to present?
Which of these two people do you recognize? One: the breezy, charismatic speaker, the one who makes audiences want to lean in and learn, the person who captivat
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October 4, 2022
Tough decisions about indecision
In most professions, you’re paid, depended upon, and expected to make decisions. You’re required to know the risks, consider the facts, and deliberate between o
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September 19, 2022
Is there a connection between business and the wild?
Is there a connection between business and the wild? There is. Consider that the wilderness environment – like business – can be unforgiving, challenging, dynam
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July 26, 2022
How one moment of deep embarrassment helped me say yes to life
On International Women’s Day, I headed out with three incredible women I know to a local business event. It felt great to get out with friends after weeks of om
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July 12, 2022
Don’t give me assignments
When I think of leadership, I think of how much a great boss can make the work experience fantastic and even give your personal life a lift. By contrast, a lous
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June 26, 2022
How to dial up more fun this summer
Last summer I was listening to another podcast by Glennon Doyle and had another ah-ha moment worth sharing. Before diving into the meat, let me start by explain
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June 14, 2022
Can I ask you a strange question?
Last week, my husband and I visited a new local food shop in our area. We were standing there looking at the menu when the man behind the counter said, “Excuse
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May 31, 2022
Making time to feel something is doing something…
Friday, after my morning shower, I walked out of the bathroom to my husband standing in the doorway waiting for me. Although he rarely cries, his eyes looked fu
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May 15, 2022
“She is a great leader but doesn’t have the ‘right’ experience for the job…. Or does she?”
Can a great leader succeed even if they don’t have industry or relevant experience? For eons, hiring managers have grappled with this question in the hiring and
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