Confidence

4 ways a lack of self-confidence is dangerous

We all know confidence is key to your career or business. But women are prone to lack crucial self-confidence: in our knowledge, in our abilities, in our appearance … You name it. We far too often tend to believe...
Does being a straight shooter actually work for you?

It’s surprising how many people are surprised when they come across a straight shooter –- and they then wonder if the frank approach works. This is something I am asked on a regular basis. The question comes up often...
5 social skills to boost your leadership presence

Do you want to be seen as a leader? Perhaps you know that leadership presence is inside of you, but you’re not sure how to uncover it. Many business women feel this way. As a business etiquette consultant and...
Gender diversity: You are doing it wrong

We hear about gender diversity almost constantly these days. Nearly every CEO I speak with is concerned with the lack of gender diversity in their executive levels. However, the most common approach is usually to run a few women’s events,...
5 ways to show you are professional

There are many definitions of ‘professional’ … As seasoned individuals in the workplace, it is often assumed that you are a ‘professional’ because you have accumulated years of experience conducting a specific skill and/or task. For some, you are...
How to train yourself to be comfortable with taking risks

Let’s be honest here, starting your own business is a risk, a huge risk. You risk losing money, your reputation and to the extreme, friends and family because the business can (and often does) consume your life. Due to...
5 top traits of successful business women

There are more women in leadership positions today than ever before. Women are making history as you read this, and the face of this nation’s economy is changing, today, women hold almost 52 percent of all management and professional...
How to not be ‘all business’ but not get too personal

As women, we are often saluted for being skilled at making close connections. But this becomes a double-edged sword in the business world. One of the most common dilemmas faced by business professionals –and particularly business women — who...
11 best ways to deal with difficult people

Difficult people seem to be everywhere. They might be someone you work with, or someone you have to do business with. But you could count yourself lucky if you never deal with a difficult person — or have conflict...