For far too long, I lived under the guise of being a self-assured working mom and executive coach, thinking I was impervious to the trap of people-pleasing. It wasn’t that I sought everyone’s approval, but rather, my actions and decisions were intricately woven with the thread of how others perceived me. This subtle manipulation of […]

As a working mom and an executive coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact of guilt and shame on our lives. These emotions, deeply ingrained within our psyche, can significantly divert us from our true selves and our genuine desires. This is especially prevalent for moms in business, where the constant juggling between career and […]

Hey there, friends!  We’re wrapping up our eye-opening mini-learning series on boosting relationships. After diving into the magic of likability and the power of active listening, we’re now hitting the home stretch with our final duo: Respect and Appreciation. Trust me, these are your secret weapons for fostering a workplace where trust isn’t just a […]

Hi Friends! Last week, we embarked on a journey to enhance work and personal relationships, exploring four essential strategies for improvement. Today, we delve deeper into the first two techniques: Likability and Listening. These pillars not only enrich personal connections but also form the bedrock of professional triumph and executive allure. Cultivating Likability: A Leadership […]

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Arm Your Manager

Your manager is your advocate in those higher-up calibration meetings. Aka the seeming black hole compensation recommendations go into for 4-8 weeks. Make their job easier. Provide them with a clear list of your achievements, making sure they’re equipped to champion your cause. Keep the examples short but meaningful and picture them having to give context to someone not familiar with you or the project.

I recently had a coaching session that turned into a bit of an unexpected chuckle-fest. Picture this: I’m deep in conversation with a client, and out of the corner of my eye, I spot an “inspirational” quote proudly displayed on her wall. It read: “It doesn’t get easier, you just get better.” I just started […]

Every project feels like a do-or-die moment. Every presentation feels like a career-defining opportunity. You fear that if you don’t volunteer for extra tasks, if you don’t nail every single one, if you dare to leave early or set boundaries, you’ll be marked as “not dedicated enough.” You’ll lose out on that promotion, be passed up, labeled as “not quite there.”

“I Hate Playing Dolls with My Kids. And That’s Okay. What’s Your ‘Happy Mom’ Secret?” 🌟 Let’s Bust Some MythsLet’s get one thing straight right off the bat: Moms don’t have to love every single part of parenting. There, I said it. Rockstar Mom in My ZoneNow, when my schedule isn’t tighter than my pre-kid […]

Let me paint the scene for ya. I’m a mom, a global business leader with autoimmune diseases, and let me tell you, mornings and I are not friends. This particular morning, my left arm was curled up on my chest in a v-shape, refusing to budge. Frozen in fear, I wondered if this was my new reality. How was I supposed to support my children, play with them, if I couldn’t move?