The (anonymous) behind the scenes data is from dozens of my coaching calls with female executives and rising leaders about what they are most concerned about and what is pushing them to the brink.

What I am hearing (combined with what the newest research is confirming) is that most organizations are operating on two significant myths.

Getting clear on both of them is where the real work begins.

The first myth: Saying ‘yes’ is best.

When a team member is excited or a role goes unfilled, rising femal...

Four strategies for women who are tired of not being heard — and ready to have a bigger voice on a stage.

You prepared. You showed up. And then the guy next to you decided the panel was actually a podcast... his podcast. Mixed-gender panels can feel less like peer experts and more like other panelists me, me, me show. This is not only frustrating for you, the audience misses out on hearing your wisdom and important insights.

The good news is: you have more power than you think. You just need t...

I was told this a couple months ago by an incredible Chief People Officer who entrusted me with an international cohort of rising female leaders for over a year. When she reported the undeniable ROI and feedback from the year long partnership, she was told the following by her CEO:

‘We are not going to renew this support in 2026 because we are focusing on tech and product.’

Understandable but perhaps leaving a blindspot. 

When tech employees can't build trust (internally with colleagues, exte...

In honor of International Women's History month, I am wrapping up a series of proven processes that drive promotion velocity, retention protection, and a deeper leadership bench for rising women leaders.

Two levers that can be massively underestimated are emotional resilience and developing intentional internal strategic partnerships.

Internal strategic partners go beyond mentorship and sponsorship.They provide support from emotional drag, from ego-driven interference, and from the quiet productiv...

In honor of International Women's Day 2026, I am continuing this series on what drives promotion velocity, a deeper leadership bench, and lasting influence for women leaders.

Here is what I know from 25 years of working with world-class athletes, Olympians, executives, and rising leaders:

It’s very possible that you are more ready than you think to have a bigger voice at the bigger table.

And with the right preparation, even the most challenging rooms become rooms where you are highly influen...

If you’ve ever ‘choked’ during an important conversation, it means that you’re human and that you care deeply about the outcome which is great! What’s not so great is that many times our inability to emotionally regulate robs us of our ability to influence, especially when the stakes are high.  

Here’s a look at my recent closed session at SFVegas for the Rising Stars cohort at Women in Securitization.  The focus was on Clarity, and what I'm about to share works any time of year, especially whe...

Crucial conversations are not limited to your boss, colleagues and the boardroom. Many times, the most difficult conversations we have are ones with those we care deeply about, including our dear friends. 

Avoiding these uncomfortable conversations is completely normal. I think it’s safe to say that we’ve all done it (me included)—felt that knot in the stomach, the racing thoughts, the temptation to tell ourselves, “It’s not a big deal… it will blow over or I just don’t want to deal with it.”

Whil...

In honor of International Women’s Day 2026, I’m sharing a series of research backed and proven processes that truly moves the needle for women in leadership and the organizations that rely on them.

In the coming weeks, we’ll focus on promotion velocity, retention protection, deepening the leadership bench, and avoiding lost productivity and lost revenue during disruptive times.

Given these proven tools, repeatable processes, and pressure proofed frameworks, companies can gain measurable progre...

One of the questions I’m asked frequently, whether I’m leading a mastermind cohort, working one on one with clients, or speaking from a stage, is this:

“What is the successful sequence of making a ‘big ask’ and receiving buy-in?”

And this applies internally ... asking for new scope, a title, compensation, or resources.

It also applies externally ... asking a client to commit, expand, renew, or say yes to a bigger engagement.

Most people think the ask is the moment that matters most.

It’s no...

A business mentor of mine used to always say, “New level, new devil.”

And it’s true.

Whether you are a rising leader or a seasoned executive, there is always going to be a bigger room, a higher stakes conversation, or a moment that rocks your confidence ... even if you consider yourself to have unshakable confidence.

And if you’re thinking, “I’m not really that confident ... I’m working on it,” this is for you too.

Because high stakes moments do not just test what you know. They test how you...