5 Practical Tips for Surviving a Layoff
We’ve all seen the news recently. Company after company announcing staff reductions, furloughs and layoffs. Consumer businesses like Coca-Cola, Nordstrom and American Airlines have all announced deep cuts. Meanwhile, B2B companies are following suit with much less news coverage. Chances are, if it’s never happened to you before, you may not skirt this next round […]
Get ahead in your career with social media
Get ahead in your career with social media Most women today recognize the importance of being active on social media. But are we using it to the best of our ability? Are we truly leveraging our social network to advance our career? According to research: Females predominantly use social networking sites to make connections and stay in […]
Conquering Mom Guilt to Finally Live a Well-Balanced Life
Photo Cred: https://www.instagram.com/anastasia.shuraeva/ I recently had the chance to sit down virtually with Nikki Stapp Craumer, a former colleague turned friend, to discuss the following: being Chief of Staff at a major telecom company, balancing career and family – including letting go of mom guilt, and life after Corporate America. Nikki and I met back in […]
Sponsorship vs. Mentorship: What’s the difference?
Have you ever wondered what the difference between a sponsor and a mentor is? If you have, you’re not alone. It’s a common question, especially in Corporate America. In this blog, I’ll explore the differences, share some helpful tips on how to find a mentor, and how to leverage your sponsors once you’ve secured them. […]
Is Confidence Half the Battle? 3 Ways to Live More Confidently
For anyone that has suffered a mid-life crisis and lived to tell about it, you know how debilitating the feeling of hopelessness can be. You probably even asked yourself questions like, “What’s my purpose? Why am I here?” or “Is this really all there is to life?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In […]
4 Tips to Say Goodbye to Stress
I first wrote this blog back in 2016, when I was Chief of Staff to the President of a Telecommunications company. Looking back on my thoughts, I can’t help but notice how my advice was completely one-sided. As a working mom, who was writing this for our company’s women’s group, it’s interesting I chose to […]