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You cannot buy workplace culture but you can do your darndest to cultivate it. So, what is the consensus on what makes a great place to work? A great workplace culture was one of the top reasons Stella found her new job so rewarding. It wasn’t just the perks like free nibblies on Fridays that […]
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If you are under a self doubt cloud, it is time to get out of the shade. I recently asked a women’s group what topics related to empowerment they would find valuable to read. To my surprise “self-doubt / lack of confidence” were the two that came up the most. Why is it that us […]
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Is just leaning in ever sufficient? It is time to stand for something, stand together and stand strong. It is time to stand up! Lately I’ve been wondering if “leaning in” is still sufficient? I am certain by now many of us are familiar with Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In women’s empowerment movement, led by her […]
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What is stopping women from finding mentors and building solid careers? We have ‘the why’ and how to go about fixing it. Why do more men than women ask for mentoring? Why don’t we give ourselves the same chance to build a career we’re proud of? Mentoring is an essential tool for any leader, but even more […]
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When done right, public speaking can be enjoyable and extremely effective. Here is how to overcome any fear of public speaking that may be holding you back! Public speaking is a part of our life that we must experience at some point. Whether you are pitching to a potential client, or simply speaking up in […]
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What makes up the DNA of ambition? Ladies, in case you are still trying to figure it all out, let me help you connect the dots. YOU ARE WO-MAN! Roar and soar! You can be anything you want to be and more. It is YOUR choice and birthright. Societal norms, expectations, and constructs have lulled […]
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Great leaders get things done, but they don’t do it themselves. They develop and master influential authority and persuasion. Here’s how. As the author of Lead 4 Success, George Hallenbeck says, “Without the capacity to influence others, your ability to make what you envision a reality remains elusive because, after all, no one can do […]
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What do successful women have in common? Here are 5 of their top traits. It’s a no kind of a no brainer to say, ambitious, determined women already have a lot of smarts. But sometimes, we are too smart for our own good. It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the […]
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Are you an ambitious woman? Here’s 3 reasons why you should totally for go for it! Throughout my professional career I have always strived to be the best I could. I would go for promotions if they were available and exceed the responsibilities of my role to show that I was able to do more. […]
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Influence is not some gene we pick up at birth or a predetermined mould. It is not a golden ticket we find in a Cornflakes box. Influence is a natural talent that develops over time. Influence is a skill. And, like most other skills in life; it develops. Whether heading in the right direction or […]
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