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Feeling stuck? Time For a Pause...

reset stuck unplug what's next Sep 01, 2024
 

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...

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Bulletproof, A GLI Company - A conversation with Melissa Aarskaug, Global VP at Bulletproof

 

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 ...

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Achieving Olympic-Level Focus: End of Summer Reset

olympics summer reset Aug 23, 2024
 

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 ...

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Why not YOU?

 

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...

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The Importance of Women in Our Evolving Workplace - Interview with Katy Conway

 

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...

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How Not Obtaining a Perfect Life Balance is Key

perfection stress work-life Aug 07, 2024

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!

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Unlocking Customer Success: Building Relationships and Driving Growth - an Interview with Lara Barnes

customer success Jul 31, 2024
 

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...

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From Holding Back to Flying High - Interview with Rachel Madorsky

 

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. 

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Cultivating an Influential Mindset Through Healthy Habits and Boundaries

 

You can be successful, and still feel like there is more. More for you to give and contribute, more impact to be made, and more joy to feel from your work.

Is it possible that it may be time to pivot?

There are many ways to successfully pivot, whether internally within your company or your current career, or an external pivot toward something entirely different. This is not typically easy and can require a great deal of personal influence.

Here’s how to get started with an influential mindset reset...

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Retaining Top Female Talent - Interview with Kristin Crossman

 

In this episode, I am SO excited to speak with Kristin Crossman, a seasoned expert in human capital management.

Kristin shares her journey, inspired by her father’s career at IBM, and her experiences at K2, a company with a significant female workforce. We discuss the importance of retaining top female talent, emphasizing the visibility of female leaders and flexible policies.

Kristin highlights the value of investing in oneself and nurturing relationships, especially in challenging economic t...

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