The workplace has become significantly more complex over the past decade. Leadership today is less linear, more networked, and far more visible in real time. As a result, the hidden leadership traps that can slow momentum for many leaders have also evolved. What used to be described narrowly as the “sticky floor” — internal hesitation […]
Women and AI: A Leadership Moment We Can’t Miss
Is AI becoming mainstream in your company? Is it shaping how you do your work? As AI rapidly morphs how work gets done, it opens the door for women to redefine their roles in organizations. In the past, many talented women mistakenly focused on execution rather than influence. This behavior often limited their career mobility […]
Rejuvenate and Reset Your Career and Life Through a Portfolio Mindset
In my work as a leadership consultant and executive coach, one workplace trend I’ve noticed across organizations and industries is ongoing fatigue, burnout, and stagnation. Many women (and men, too) are feeling a lack of control in their careers and life, rather than getting creative and taking ownership of their experiences. Consider this situation that one […]
Overcoming Silence and Hesitation: The New Power Skill for Women Leaders
Today’s work environment is faster, noisier, more distributed, and more dependent on digital communication than ever before. Hybrid teams, real-time communication, constant messaging platforms, accelerated decision cycles, virtual meetings, increased cross-functional collaboration—as the workplace has transformed how people communicate, the power of your voice as a leader must change as well. When I wrote the book It’s Not a […]
Building Strategic Networks—The Key to Career Advancement
As leaders progress and take on broader roles, a significant shift should take place if they want to keep advancing. More senior-level leaders need fewer analytical, task-oriented skills and more relationship-building skills. So if you want to prepare yourself for executive roles and other leadership positions, it’s critical to gain expertise in building strategic networks. […]