Leadership
Women’s leadership insights from a Silicon Valley leader
Women in leadership positions are a crucial part of the current business, technology, private and public sector landscape, and will only become more important as we look toward the future. So, how did we get to where we are...
How to address workplace bullies
To address ethical concerns, organizations are now assigning Chief Ethics Officers, Chief Diversity Officers, and within some corporations, the combined role of Chief Ethics & Diversity Officer or Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. The ultimate purpose of the positions...
How to cure being camera shy
You’ve tried to make your first video, only to lose your train of thought seconds after starting. No matter how hard you try, the presence of the camera keeps tripping you up. It’s OK – relating to something which...
How to handle a mansplainer (and other tricks of the customer service trade)
How many times do you have to hear that patronizing, “well, actually…” from a male customer before it’s time to stand up for yourself? The term “mansplaining” has become pervasive in current culture and is a great word for a...
An ambitious woman’s guide to stop binge eating at night
As an ambitious woman, you want to achieve success in all aspects of your life, including your health. This may means losing a few pounds or feeling more confident in a skinny dress. But somehow irrespective of how many...
5 Packing tips for women who constantly travel
If you are like any other woman traveler on the planet, you have trouble figuring out how to pack quickly and efficiently. It may even be a struggle to keep track of all you need to have in your...
How to confront a difficult colleague
Most women get into business because they’re excited about creating and sharing ideas and developing projects to their full potential. But what just as many tend to find after a few months or years in the workplace, is that...
Girl power… fail?
We are constantly seeing #GirlPower #GirlBoss #GoGirl #WomenRule #WhoRunsTheWorld? But, are we our own worst enemies? As a mother of two young children, when I had my babies, especially my first I was thrown into an unknown world of...
‘Dumb blonde’ with an ‘open legs policy’
Why is it that when a woman is successful and connected, some men feel so threatened that they need to find a justification for why they themselves are not as connected or successful? In a recent meeting, I was...
