The Power of Inclusive Language in the Workplace
Inclusive language refers to a way of speaking that aims to keep conversations more general and welcoming to a wider audience. Using gender-neutral, gender-confirming, or…
Communication
Finding a Mentor and Building a Meaningful Relationship
When you’re new to the professional world, it can be difficult to find your footing and the skills you need to have to progress. A…
Setting Healthy Boundaries
A boundary is a figurative line an individual draws that makes the limits of what they will and won’t tolerate. Healthy boundaries directly improve your…
Empowering Women in the Hybrid Era: 4 Proven Strategies for Leadership Success
Fostering high-quality women’s leadership opportunities should be a key goal for many organizations, especially those that are trying to bring diversity to their management teams.…
Be Assertively Nice
When I was approached to put together a presentation on “Break the Niceness Cycle: Assertive Communication Strategies for Women,” many thoughts flooded my mind. I…
Getting it Done – How to Clearly Communicate Your Professional Goals
If you have a goal in mind, organizing your plan privately is only part of the path to success. Just because you have your eyes…
Difficult Conversations Made Simple
“Difficult conversations do not just involve feelings, they are at their very core about feelings.” – Douglas Stone Let’s face it, most of us…
Identify Your Influence Style and Maximize Your Impact
Have you ever found yourself suddenly motivated or inspired by someone else and thought, “how did they do that?” You’ve probably conjured a person in…
Winning Negotiation Skills Women Have Had All Along
Let’s Do an Experiment Go into any search engine and type in “business negotiation” – you’ll learn a lot about negotiating contracts, getting the best…
Listening: A Vital (Yet Often Overlooked) Leadership Skill
Did you ever walk into a meeting and wonder who’s the best leader here? Probably it’s not the person doing the most talking – but doing the most…