In this insightful episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Jo Tyrer, Chief Revenue Officer at Kontent, to explore the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in business planning. 

Jo shares her journey to leadership, emphasizing the importance of resilience and a growth mindset. The discussion highlights the necessity of unbiased AI and its alignment with company values and ethics, drawing parallels to historical examples where lack of representation led to dangerous outcomes.

Jo dive...

In today's rapidly changing professional landscape, job uncertainty seems to be an increasing concern, especially for executive female leaders and emerging leaders.

Here are a few actionable strategies to help navigate job insecurity with confidence and poise. 

Being proactive, creating a personal brand, and documenting profitability are all strategies to be consistent and proactive about.

Be Proactive

Acknowledge and Honor Your Emotions

The first step in being proactive is to acknowledge t...

If you’re feeling stuck or a little uncertain about what’s next, perhaps it’s time for a pause to relax and just be. Many times we try to ‘force what’s next’, when in fact we need the time, space, and rest for it to appear.

Just as we are intentional about how we prepare for high stakes or crucial conversations, it’s also extremely important to be intentional about how we rest and refuel our body and soul. Would we like to be alone, with friends, or with family? Would we like to be completely u...

I recently had the absolute pleasure of talking to Melissa Aarskaug, Global VP at Bulletproof, about the unique challenges faced by female leaders in male-dominated industries, specifically in technology and engineering. 

We explore the importance of resilience, supportive relationships, and effective strategies for career navigation. Melissa shares her own experiences, emphasizing the value of open communication with leadership about workload and personal needs. 

This conversation highlights ...

Something I heard from a female executive client yesterday is: ‘While I’m confident in my leadership abilities, I am not so good at pausing to reassess ‘what’s next’ for me or resetting my goals and legacy that I’d like to leave.’ 

As the summer season draws to an end, I find it an opportune time to reassess and realign my personal and professional goals. In the video below, I share my personal approach to my own summer reset—habits and goals I have focused on during these months.

The Myth of ...

Would you believe I recorded this video  message for you BEFORE Noah Lyles won his gold medal and shared this quote on X, following his performance in the men’s 100-meter final on Sunday, Aug. 4?

Maybe that’s why I absolutely LOVE what he said:

“I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression. But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You!”  ~Noah Lyles

As I walked along the beach in Little Compton, RI, I started contemplating success...

I am so excited to share this Fearless Female Leadership Interview with Katy Conway, Chief of People Officer at RGP.  It was such an engaging and compelling conversation. 

Katy shares her inspiring journey to becoming a Chief People Officer, emphasizing the pivotal role of female leaders in the workplace. She reflects on the influence of her grandmother, who exemplified leadership without formal titles, and discusses the importance of resilience, curiosity, and user-centered design in her profe...

I’ve been talking a lot recently about resetting over the summer, and finding that counter-balance between work and home life. I believe that trying to achieve perfect work-life balance is impossible and incredibly stressful. There are times that family, friends, and our health deserve more of us, and there are also times when work will require us to devote more time and therefore less time with family. 

It’s very important to realize that you don’t need to find a perfect balance. Far from it!

If ...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Lara Barnes, a seasoned Customer Success executive with a distinguished career at Microsoft, Facebook, Oracle and Sitecore.

Lara shares her journey of building impactful Customer Success teams, emphasizing the importance of understanding the entire customer journey and key metrics for retention and growth in the SaaS industry.

We also explore Lara's personal development over the past six months, highlighting her newfound clarity and aspirations for executi...

In this insightful Fearless Female Leader interview, I had the pleasure of speaking to Rachel Madorsky, a thought leader, clinical therapist, and coach, about her transformative journey and teachings. 

Rachel shares her experiences of overcoming personal and professional obstacles, emphasizing the importance of self-love and small, actionable steps for growth. We discuss the concept of moving from a zone of excellence to a zone of genius, encouraging women to pursue their passions with joy. 

K...