It is hard not to disconnect or hide your frustration when your co-worker lands the promotion you’ve been working towards — especially when you receive rave performance reviews and have gone above and beyond for years. As if that isn’t hard enough, what happens when the team notices and all of a sudden you are […]
When men put themselves out there they are rewarded for their assertiveness. But for women, they face a backlash, and are often labeled as aggressive, bossy or overbearing. The double-bind facing women aspiring to advance is real — even in 2021. Today’s listener is a 20-something woman in a male-dominated industry and one of the […]
Women are often pigeon-holed into managerial positions because they have “stronger soft skills.” So what does career growth look like for someone who has zero interest in managing a team and works within an organization where there is no precedent for growth outside management? In this episode of That’s a Good Question we help our […]
Show Notes: This episode is a special way to kick off Black History Month by bringing you an extraordinary keynote conversation between producer, actress and writer Issa Rae and Target’s EVP and chief external engagement officer Laysha Ward. This conversation happened at the October 2020 Texas Conference for Women. Featuring two pioneers who are blazing […]
Many of our beliefs and ideas about feedback are incorrect and counterproductive and have been long distorted by our experiences. Feedback doesn’t have to be a dirty word that brings up feelings of self-doubt. Our ability to give and receive feedback can take our productivity to another level, especially with the added complexities of communication […]
It’s no secret that women of color face some unique career challenges, even in companies that have diversity initiatives in place. But what these challenges are, and what strategies can be used to help overcome them, is too often left out of career advancement discussions. Not in this episode! Minda Harts, author of The Memo, […]
To aid individuals and organizations in developing a better understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Dr. Tiffany Jana—author, speaker, and founder and CEO of TMI Consulting, a diversity and inclusion management consulting company, is offering her best-in-class trainings as an interactive, introspective, and self-paced online academy. Take action now to educate yourself! Available Courses […]
On this week’s Well-Being Wednesday Webinar, Nataly Kogan—author, speaker, and founder of the Happier Method, will host a special webinar on, “Becoming a better emotional ally to people of color—personally and at work.” When Wednesday, Jun 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM What You’ll Learn: How to be a force for good How to start from […]
Selena Rezvani, leadership speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and author of Pushback and The Next Generation of Women is offering a multitude of resources to help women gain confidence and self-advocacy in the workplace including: Complete Confidence in Minutes a brand-new LinkedIn Learning course Women + Work Culture a weekly live stream show on LinkedIn, Thursdays […]
In honor of Mental Health Month—and considering the current state of the world, Anne Grady, best-selling author, speaker, and resilience expert is offering five ways to boost mental health during COVID-19. What You’ll Gain: How to physical distance with social connection How to offer support, not judgement How to practice mind over moment How to […]