Busy Today? Why Strengthening Your Foundation Matters at Work
We’re marking a year since we first thought about planting garlic. What’s happened since? Now we’ve harvested, and the garden bed is empty again. Which means it’s time for the most important step: strengthening the soil’s foundation with compost and manure. Because just like a garden bed can be depleted after a season of growth, our careers (and […]
Playing Mario: How to Keep Perspective When the Day Feels Full of Obstacles
We all have days where everything feels like one challenge after another. Here’s how a travel day that went sideways gave me a new perspective—and a reminder to keep “playing the game.” Playing the Game I juggle two passions: traveling for work and coaching women to embrace their value in the workplace. Which often means […]
What Feels Heavy at Work? How to Let Go of “Should” and Lighten Your Load
Do you ever let the “should” keep you from making the decision that’s best for you? Here’s why letting go of that weight can open the door to more freedom at work. Choosing to Release the Weight Yesterday I finally ignored the “should,” set aside the guilt of putting myself first—and the effect was immediate. […]
From an Idea to a Movement: What One Year of Winning at Work Has Taught Me
A year ago, I had an idea: What if women had a space to reflect, grow, and build their careers intentionally—instead of just trying to survive another week of meetings, pressure, and feeling under-recognized? I imagined a guided journey that would take women from overworked, underpaid, and exhausted to confident, in control, and paid what they deserve. That idea […]
The Power of Aligned Career Goals
3 Reasons Why Goal Alignment Creates Success Have you ever felt like you’re working hard but not making real progress? Each year feels like rinse and repeat, without much forward motion. Creating goals that align with where you want to be will help you see your progress, choose what to do that best serves your […]
The Dangers of Overthinking at Work
When you overthink at work, you may miss out on valid opportunities to speak up for yourself. Why? Overthinking, second-guessing, and self-doubt often create a trio of workplace stresses that can hinder clear communication. Ask yourself if any of these scenarios apply: When we have perfection as a standard, it’s easy to believe we don’t […]
Increase Your Workplace Value in 3 Steps
Do you feel like Monday morning comes in like a wrecking ball and before you know it, it’s Friday night? It doesn’t help that Monday morning begins Sunday night. Dread and anxiety kick in, launching you into another week. When I say things like increase your value or update your resume, maybe it sounds like something valuable but […]
Before I Walked Away: 3 Game-Changing Lessons About Career Growth & Self-Worth
About ten years ago I was approached by two different companies. I didn’t realize I was ready for a new opportunity until I started learning about these options. The work would be something I loved but didn’t spend much time doing. Leaving behind the technical, intricate aspects of working with global commercial insurance clients, I would […]
3 Signs Your Body Is Telling You It’s Time For a Change
If you’re experiencing any of these, it’s time to step back and listen to your body. I’ve worked with women who have spent two months or more recovering from adrenal fatigue. Others have had sleepless nights and panic attacks because they wake up thinking about work. Self-medicating with alcohol, nicotine, or other substances can feel […]
3 Lies Holding You Back at Work (And How to Break Free)
When I was growing up, my sister and I were at a park with a steep, grassy hill. We decided to climb to the top and roll down. I don’t remember much about it but the topsy-turvy, dizzy feeling of the world turning upside down, holding my stomach at the bottom of the hill, and laughing […]