Insights

I recently hosted a webinar for a group of high-achieving professionals navigating critical career moments.  These are bright, driven individuals with incredible track records.  Many of them have also hit a bump in the road — an unexpected layoff, a missed promotion, a lack of motivation in a job that “looks good on paper.” But […]

  A shout out to my amazing VA, Kim Wanamaker, for getting me Mel Robbin’s “The Let Them Theory.” In chapter one Mel talks about her first book, “The 5-Second Rule,” so I went back and read (ok, listened to) that first.  If you haven’t read it yet, I really recommend it. Mel talks about […]

  It’s here!!  Starting today you can use this link to buy the printed “Confidence at Work,” and for a limited time (for my readers!) you can use this link to buy the electronic version at a reduced price.   I have a request: I would love for you to write a review, if you are willing.  It’s the best way […]

Two of my clients are facing strong headwinds. One is negotiating a high profile promotion; the other a senior role at a new organization. You could argue that the headwinds are strong because the situations are high stakes. I would argue that the stronger headwinds are internal. And both are asking for what I hear […]

Shalom, peace be with you, assalamu alaikum, namaste, amituofo. There’s a universal beauty in wishing peace to others. Across cultures and languages, this gesture carries the potential to transform not only relationships but also workplaces. Why does peace matter so much? It shifts mindsets. When we genuinely wish peace for others, we extend an invitation […]

Lead with Levity – Not Perfection Executive presence tells you that you have to “look the part” to be taken seriously as a leader. I used to believe that too — until I got fired. Getting fired taught me that real confidence doesn’t come from having the “right” job. It comes from getting OK with […]

When you live in New York City, Christmas doesn’t just arrive — it descends.  The crowds, the suitcases on the subway, the holidays lights and music.  It’s a lot. But here’s the thing: If you’re smart about your career (and I know you are), you know that sometimes the most powerful move is to step back and reflect. Not […]

    There’s a big difference between thinking about writing a book and actually writing one. I can now say I’ve done both. I was never a person who wanted to write a book.  But I did have the sense that what I was teaching, to individuals and groups, could reach a broader audience.  And […]

Resilience. It’s a word we hear all the time—but have you ever thought about what it really means for your career? A client recently shared with me how much she’s been struggling to “bounce back.” Her team was laid off a few years ago, and since then, she hasn’t felt the same sense of footing […]

 The holidays are full of “shoulds” around connection and love. But a comment on-line the other day got me thinking.  “The novelty of WFM is wearing thin,” this person said. It’s true.  We’ve gotten used to doing things our own way the last few years. Which can bring an extra little does of overwhelm at […]