Speaking with confidence is a great way to portray yourself better at work. You know that you need to keep your shoulders back, your head up, and your eyes on the person you’re speaking to. In order to put your best foot forward, however, there are several key phrases you should practice until you’re able…
Well, Actually… 3 Ways Mansplaining Can Ruin a Collaboration
Collaboration. The word alone is enough to bring back the anxiety flashbacks from the high school group projects. You already know that you are not the slacker of the group, but you have to steel yourself to get through the project with that one employee who believes he has all the answers and wildly ignores the…
EQ Inspiration: Break the Cycle
Generally, I’m a big believer in creating space for women and non male identified folks to get together to talk about how and why diversity is needed. BUT. These are not the only spaces that are needed, it’s absolutely critical for men to be included in these conversations otherwise it can easily become an echo…
3 Simple Phrases All Women Can Use to Inspire Change in the Workplace
People fear public speaking more than death, according to The Huffington Post, but what if not speaking up results in something even more frightening? Sometimes, it can be hard to know where to begin. Whether you are wanting to get your idea out there, or speak up against workplace injustice, here are a few phrases to help…
The First Step: Starting Your Journey When You Can’t See the Finish Line
Your goals are big. Sometimes, the journey to get there feels impossible. In some cases, you don’t even know what the finish line looks like. When you have big dreams, big professional goals, and your eyes on a specific prize, however, don’t let yourself get held back! Get started on that journey, even if you…
Afraid to Lose Friends While Standing up for Yourself? Get Over It Today
Ever find yourself on one side of an opinion then suddenly switching sides when you find out your friends and coworkers think differently than you do? Do your likes and dislikes change depending on who you are with? Are you afraid to voice your opinion? Are you afraid to share an idea in case you…
Confidence or Arrogance? How to Tell the Difference
Confidence is key in the workplace, especially for female professionals. By definition, confidence is knowing that you are capable of something, which is exactly what employers are looking for when they choose someone to trust with an important task. But sometimes, confidence can cross a fine line and turn into arrogance. Where confidence is a positive…
Habits: Tips on When to Make ‘em and When to Break ‘em
There are dozens of articles on the web about how to break bad habits… and there are a lot of bad habits! But what sort of habits do you have that are hindering your work performance? Here are some of the habits you should consider breaking and what sort of habits to make in their…
Do you Bully Yourself? Self-Talk and Sabotage
You are sitting in the meeting with the managers discussing how to move forward with a project. The boss turns to you and asks your opinion. You hear yourself say it before you even realize the words coming out of your mouth. “I know this is a dumb idea, but…” Words have power. Adding a…
The Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs and Start-Up Loans
Starting a business is one of the biggest roller coaster rides anyone can voluntarily go on, from both an emotional and financial perspective. However, every year, thousands of people decide to take the plunge. One of the most important parts to starting a business is access to capital, but it has recently become apparent that…