Your Personal Brand
Are You a Feminist?
The simple question, Are you a feminist? never occupied much space in my mind. Of course, I am. What woman isn’t? would have been my spontaneous response. It never occurred to me some women might posses a different opinion, or need to explain their ... Read More »
4 Ways to Know if You Have FOYOC Syndrome
This tragic disease strikes 1 out of every 3.8 women between the ages of 11 and 67 in America. On any given day, 10,982,120,596 trillion women and girls are plagued with this debilitating disease. And, the saddest part? No real ... Read More »
Embracing Wabi-sabi: Be a Little Crazy
You know this person. They’ll say or do anything to make you happy. They probably agree with whatever you just said. They go out of their way to fit into your group or be like you. It’s annoying, because you ... Read More »
Negotiate on Behalf of Someone Else
Why? You fight harder on behalf of someone else…. In Adam M. Grant’s terrific book, Give and Take, he discusses different negotiating styles. One of his findings demonstrates that ‘givers’, people who eschew the law of reciprocity in favor of ... Read More »
How To Make Mistakes Like A Pro
You hit “reply all.” Or you had one too many drinks at the office holiday party and behaved inappropriately. Maybe someone pressed the wrong button on a terrible day and you blew up at them. Perhaps you forgot to mail ... Read More »
Our Third Act
I fully intended to write about two skincare gadgets this week, but divine guidance, (or procrastination) interceded on their behalf. Instead, I offer a public service announcement of sorts, a ‘wow I needed that’ kind of message in the midst ... Read More »
Are You in the Clone Zone? Be Brave, Be Bold, Be Marketable.
For so long, we’ve been taught not to make waves in the workplace. Keep your head down. Tick the boxes. Do the work. Don’t upset anyone. Be the best at fulfilling that job description. Don’t color outside the lines. And ... Read More »
Upgrade Your Life
Every time we go to check in for a flight, they make us an offer, “Want to upgrade for only $79?” The amount and logistics might be different, but basically we are given a choice: Do this, and you’ll get ... Read More »
Be Your Own Spokesperson
I’ll admit that I sometimes buy things based on a celebrity endorsement or spokesperson. I tend to use Neutrogena makeup not only because I like how the foundation feels on my face, but also because I’ve wanted to be Jennifer ... Read More »
Uncover Your Personal Success Factors
Have you ever done something, or had a skill, that seemed to amaze people? Did it perplex you as to why others were so enraptured by that ability you have, because to you it seemed so easy? Maybe it is ... Read More »
