Your Personal Brand
Storytelling in Business — Show, Don’t Tell
I brand myself not only as a writer, but as a storyteller. The challenge has been to make storytelling work in my career. When I think of a business environment, stories do not come to mind. I struggled with this ... Read More »
The Beauty of Interviews
This morning as I prepare for a job interview, thoughts rattle through my head: What questions shall I ask? Have I done a thorough job of researching the company? What if I don’t get the job? What if I do? ... Read More »
Is Lip Gloss a Feminist Issue?
Some women love it and others loathe it. For the former, it represents an adult candy land, a veritable potpourri of powder, paint, and perfume. For the latter, it represents a dreaded chore undertaken with gritted teeth and a “let-me-get-this-over-with” ... Read More »
To Ink or Not to Ink: Tat is the Question
A few months ago, I took a quiz that was titled something like “How Millennial Are You?” One of the questions was “Do you have a tattoo?” For me, the answer is no. But in all truth, I love tattoos. ... Read More »
Your Personal Brand: Define and Own It!
This year, I made the commitment to create my personal brand. To my pleasant surprise, I already had one! I learned that the key to “creating” a personal brand is to define and polish how you already influence your network ... Read More »
Build Something That Lasts
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Margaret Stender, President and CEO of the Chicago Sky WNBA team. A true champion for women, Margaret inspired us all when she shared her six essential steps to building something that ... Read More »
It’s January! (Okay, not yet, but we’re closing in!) + Why You Need To Think About This Now
How would it feel to be standing strong, full of accomplishment as you enter 2013? It never fails: Every January, I talk to amazing people who want nothing more than to feel the freshness of the new year. Instead, ... Read More »
Knowing Your Power
How often do you truly feel powerful, Career Girls? For many of us, power is not a part of our everyday vocabulary. If we think of power, we often think of it in terms of being respected and well-liked. But, ... Read More »
Body Language Can Help You Fake It ‘Til you Make It
Today, notice your body language when your emotions go up and down. When your boss annoys you, are you crossing your arms, slouching? When you’re excited, are you leaning forward in anticipation? Sure, we all know our body language can ... Read More »
The Powers of Persuasion in Business Settings
Confession: I was a high school speech nerd. That’s right. I was in speech, student congress, drama — You name it. If there was a speech to give, I was giving it. And one of my favorite categories? Persuasive speaking. ... Read More »
