Category Archives: Job Advancement
Handling Setbacks and Building ‘Resilient Muscle’
By Patricia F. Brown, VP Underwriting Global Retail Markets, Liberty Mutual Insurance I am often asked two questions: “What has led to your success in the commercial insurance industry?” and “How have you overcome setbacks/challenges? My personal experience of growing up in the South, having parents and siblings who experienced Jim Crow and being the daughter of a Tuskegee Airmen set the foundation of who I am today. The richness … [ more ]
Real Advice for Women Seeking Mentors and Allies
If your mentors all look like you, you have a mentor problem. Same goes if they all have similar backgrounds and work histories or if you have only one—or none. “Your mentors should be a diverse network,” says David Smith, an expert on gender workplace issues and co-author of Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women. “If they’re not, you’re missing out on key perspectives and information, and … [ more ]
Never Limit Yourself Out of Fear
By Jennifer Adams, CEO and Founder, Jennifer Adams Brands What’s the most important life lesson I’ve learned? As the grateful owner of a flourishing home textile and furnishings business today, I’d say that the road to success is not always a straight path. My journey has been full of twists and turns—and what I call “moments of serendipity.”
Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Embrace Your Strengths | Podcast
Click Play below to listen. Feel like a fraud? You’re not alone. Even the most accomplished among us have felt that way. It’s called “imposter syndrome,” and it could be holding you back. In this 30 minute teleclass, Ladies Get Paid founder Claire Wasserman shares tools to combat Imposter Syndrome so that you can better advocate for yourself at work and in your personal life. You will learn how to … [ more ]
Free Teleclass | Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Embrace Your Strengths
Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Embrace Your Strengths Tuesday, August 28, 2018 1:00-1:30 pm Register Now Sponsored by
The Art of Pushing Back: Advocate for Yourself Successfully | Podcast
Click Play below to listen. We all know it’s important to speak up when we’re being challenged to our face. But what about all the informal opportunities to self-advocate that crop up on a daily basis? In this 30-minute teleclass, Selena Rezvani, author of Pushback: How Smart Women Ask—and Stand Up—for What They Want, will teach you how to amplify your voice at work by preparing ideas that are promotable, recognizing opportunities to back yourself, … [ more ]
How to Stop a Bad Boss from Impeding Your Career
If you have a difficult boss, you know what it is to feel stuck. You can always quit, of course, but leaving without a new job is risky. Most people can’t take the financial or professional hit. Or maybe you are at a great company and simply don’t want to leave. The thing to remember in this situation: “Your career is a marathon and not a sprint,” says Mary Abbajay, … [ more ]
Office Hours: What to Do When You Get a New Boss
Changes in management can be unsettling, whether they’re part of a major restructuring or due to just one person’s departure. We asked Suzanne Quigley, director of community and corporate responsibility at QVC and PA Conference for Women board member, for her advice on what to do when you get a new boss.
Transform Your Workplace with Radical Honesty | Podcast
Click Play below to listen. When Patty McCord was the chief talent officer at Netflix, she co-authored the company’s famous “culture deck,” which spelled out her vision for creating a company culture that hinges on employees behaving like, and being treated as, adults. In this 30 minute teleclass, the author of Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility shares what she has learned about radical honesty in the workplace, motivating with challenges … [ more ]
Three Leaders on Women in the Workplace
Featuring Fresenius Medical Care North America Meet three female leaders at Fresenius and check out their perspectives on their long careers: Building a Strong Career Path With almost 30 years at Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), Deborah Harvey has spent her career in healthcare leadership roles overseeing the business and clinic operations of facilities providing services to patients with acute and chronic renal failure. Four years ago, she accepted … [ more ]