Three weeks ago, I was naively planning my son’s third trip to Disney World. It would be our last trip before we became a family of four,…… Read more “A Time to Hope”
Category: Career
Working from Home? Here’s What You Need to Know
Over the last week, thousands of workers have been asked to stay home and work remotely as we try to practice social distancing. I’ve been working from…… Read more “Working from Home? Here’s What You Need to Know”
Want to See Gender Equality at Work? Try These 4 Things.
Photo Credit: Pixabay When I was working as a Women’s Initiative Manager at a law firm, one of the biggest projects I worked on was launching a…… Read more “Want to See Gender Equality at Work? Try These 4 Things.”
5 Professional Wardrobe Staples You Need in Your Closet
They say you should dress for the job you want. For some, that means jeans and a t-shirt; for others it means a three-piece suit. For most…… Read more “5 Professional Wardrobe Staples You Need in Your Closet”
5 Girl-Power Podcasts for Your Playlist
By now you know that I love a good podcast. I love diving into a really compelling story or learning about someone truly fabulous whose name I…… Read more “5 Girl-Power Podcasts for Your Playlist”
Want to Get Promoted? Prove it Again!
In a court of law, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Likewise, in the workplace, white men are presumed competent until proven…… Read more “Want to Get Promoted? Prove it Again!”
Where to Meet Your Professional Network
We’ve all heard the expression, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know that really matters.” In a perfect world, everyone would be fairly evaluated on their…… Read more “Where to Meet Your Professional Network”
Is Salary Secrecy Coming to an End?
Politics, religion, salaries. Once up on a time, these topics were all considered taboo to discuss in public. Today, thanks to the internet and social media platforms,…… Read more “Is Salary Secrecy Coming to an End?”
What Women Want At Work
Companies across the country are spending a lot of time, money and energy trying to figure out what it is that women want at work. What…… Read more “What Women Want At Work”
The Key to Confidence is…Failure?
There are hundreds of books and articles out there dedicated to helping people build confidence. I’ve read more than my fair share. I’ve even written some. And…… Read more “The Key to Confidence is…Failure?”
Closing the Gender Pay Gap
Most people would agree that equal pay for equal work is the right thing to do. And yet, we live in a world where women everywhere are…… Read more “Closing the Gender Pay Gap”
Interview Questions NOT to Ask
When I was a first year law student, I scored an interview for what was then my dream legal internship. I learned everything I could about the…… Read more “Interview Questions NOT to Ask”