9 Instagram Accounts to Empower You
Social media holds a treasure trove of amazing communities, and an empowering act in itself is to curate a feed that reflects your values and uplifts you. In that vein, here are nine Instagram accounts to follow that will empower you in both your career and life.
Prepare for the Pitch: 3 Ways to Connect with Investors
When fundraising, your mindset is everything. If you go into the process with a growth mindset and a desire to make new connections and see tough conversations as an opportunity for improvement, it will make the whole process so much more enjoyable.
Cheat Code! 2-Minute Rule to Connecting
Do you ever go into a work or even a personal conversation focusing on what YOU need to get out of it? Taking two minutes at the beginning of the meeting to truly connect with the other person goes a long way.
How to Fundraise Without Becoming a Person You Hate
Fundraising isn't always fun. It can be a long, agonizing, and often emotional process. Here's how to remain true to yourself and feel confident in your own story and pitch.
Surrender the Need to Be Busy. You’re Doing Enough.
If you ask me, busyness is overrated! I had such an a-ha moment over lunch with a friend when she said to me, “Surrender the need to do more and be more. You are enough.”
How to Know if It’s Time to Leave Your Job
It’s such a gift when you find a company where you like the culture and the people, but if you don’t feel challenged or there is no chance for upward mobility, you may be itching to look elsewhere. Here are some ways to determine if a new role is the right move.
How to Make a Tough Decision
Are you capable of making a smart, informed, and effective choice? Oh yes you are! Read more about how to find the confidence to make a tough decision.
What to Say Instead of “I’m Sorry”
When we apologize for trivial things at work, it can cause us to seem like pushovers and may even put us in a position of weakness. Here is what you can say instead of “I’m sorry”.
My Secret Tool to Setting Boundaries
As a working mom, there have been many times in my career when I’ve felt completely overwhelmed with everything on my plate. When I was an exec at Time Inc. 10 years ago, I developed a simple method for setting boundaries. I’m still using it today!
Giving Tough (But Kind) Feedback in 4 Easy Steps
Giving feedback — especially critical feedback — is a struggle for so many managers, at every level. Here’s how to do it in 4 easy steps!
How to Build a Psychologically Safe Culture
At many workplaces, it often seems like the same few people contribute ideas in team meetings and others are afraid to share their opinions. As a leader or colleague, you can do four things to build a psychologically safe culture where more people feel comfortable contributing.
Delivering a Kind No in 4 Easy Steps
There are often things you genuinely want to do, whether it’s a new project or a fun event, but simply cannot make the time to take on. As hard as it can feel to disappoint someone, you won’t if you deliver a “kind no.”
What Are the Things That You Want to Hold on to?
I’m starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. I was talking about this with a dear friend, mindfulness expert Patricia Karpas, and we agreed that we would take some time this month to reflect on the moments of joy over the past year, the people we realize truly matter, and the practices and behaviors that have served us well.
The Power of Listening & Tips on How to Do it Better
Listening. It’s one of the most underrated skills people can have. Too often we tune out or passively listen because we are multitasking, distracted by the million other things in our brains, or we’re already mentally crafting a response.