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Trust, Influence, and the Irreplaceable Woman Leader in the Age of AI

There's a question I hear more than any other from the women executives and high-potential female leaders I have the honor of working with right now:...

There's a moment when women executives recognize: you're not in the room where strategic decisions are being made, not part of the ‘club’. Maybe you are in the room, but you realize your voice doesn’t carry the weight it should. As AI reshapes how business gets done, that moment is becoming more frequent, and stakes are higher.

Your wisdom, experience, knowledge, and integrity don’t deserve to be heard, it must be heard. Let’s make sure you not only have a seat at the table, but have a voice at...

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 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...

I had the great pleasure of interviewing Rachel Tuller, Vice President Global Channel Sales at Autodesk. Rachel discusses her career journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and overcoming challenges. She highlights her non-linear career path, starting as a technical trainer and evolving through various roles. Rachel credits her success to leveraging transferable skills and the support of mentors like James Mundell. At Autodesk, she emphasizes the importance of understanding the company...

I had the great fortune of speaking with Lindsay Jensen, Senior Director of Strategy and Growth at Impartner, on How to Build Authentic Trust and Boost Your Bottom Line.

In this insightful conversation, Lindsay shares her personal journey and professional insights on building authentic relationships in the technology industry.

Overcoming early life challenges, Lindsay learned the value of authenticity from her mother's example. She discusses the delicate balance between motherhood and career, the ...

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Being able to manage emotions is a tool that can come in handy during important events at school, at home or in competitive situations.

Since emotions drive behavior, this is an important skill to understand and master, so all your hard work can pay off. Once it’s game time, it is time to trust yourself. In other words, trust that your desired result will happen (even if you are not so sure!)

World-class athletes perform their best when they are calm,...