On the Ladder
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 »
Learning to Be a Boss
We told you recently “Why Female Bosses Matter,” and we believe wholeheartedly that they do. We gave advice to the female boss and her employees on how to maximize this kind of relationship. And somewhere in the course of writing ... Read More »
Aaaand Break! — Build Your Team For Professional Success
In my past life as a sales manager, I used to pose a question to my new sales staff members while they were in training: on the path to success, what is a salesperson’s biggest obstacle? They would think for ... Read More »
Finding Non-Degree Seeking Learning Programs That Build You Up
The idea of going back to school to enhance your career is one often talked about in the working world. It’s the reason so many universities are offering executive MBA programs, opportunities to combine JDs and MBAs, and more. And ... Read More »
Find the Right Therapist for You
You’ve decided it’s time to go to therapy. It’s probably because you know you’re awesome, but you want to become more awesome, and you’re wondering what’s next. For most people, that next step is picking a therapist. I’d love to ... Read More »
Get More Done (And Make Your Life Easier) With An End Of Day Review
It’s usual (and wise) advice to sit down before your day begins. This time is for you to get centered and look at the day ahead. You feel a lot more flow in your day when you do this. But ... Read More »
Protect Your Eyes from Strain
It’s the end of the work week, and if you sit at a desk most of the day, you’ve probably had your fill of staring at a computer screen. Your eyes might feel tired, dry, or scratchy. You might not ... Read More »
3 Tips to Avoid Trouble When Traveling Solo
There are risks for anyone who is traveling alone, but for women, the risks go up significantly. And while none of us want to admit that, as Career Girls, we’re vulnerable to some of the terrible things that can happen, ... Read More »
