Women We Love: 7 Questions with Hitha Palepu
Hitha Palepu is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. She’s the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, author, speaker, investor, social media influencer, and more. She helps develop life saving medicines, writes books and creates content that helps people live their best lives. I caught up with Hitha recently so that you can get to know her in 7 questions!
In a Rut? 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Career
If you feel like you’re stuck in a career rut—here are three things you can do right now.
Convincing Your Manager to Continue Working from Home
Is working from home working for you? I share some strategies on how to have a convincing conversation with your manager. Read on!
Women We Love: 7 Questions with Iman Oubou
I met Iman Oubou in 2017 at The Wing and we became fast friends. She’s on a mission to change the media landscape by elevating women's voices through her company, SWAAY. She indulged me by answering these 7 questions so that you all can get to know her better!
4 Things to Do When Asking for a Promotion
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail,” said basketball coach John Wooden. That’s key for most of life, but even more so when you’re gearing up to ask for a promotion. Here are four things to do to help you secure that promotion.
How to Build a Stronger Presence in Meetings
Do the same people speak up in your meetings? Are you hesitant to share? And when you do, is your idea often seized by someone else? It’s time to take back your meetings. Here’s how to build up your presence.
Culture Questions You Should Ask Before Taking a Job
It can be hard to suss out the truth about a company’s environment during the interview process. Here are a few culture-based questions that will help you understand HOW and WHY things are done versus WHAT is done.
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.
Sorry, Not Sorry: How to Speak Assertively
Too many women subconsciously sabotage their own success by not speaking up at work or employing speech-weakening words (like “sorry” or “just”). I’ve done it, too. If speaking assertively is something you struggle with, here are some thoughts.
Quick Tip: How to Ask for a Warm Intro
It’s no secret that networking is key to your career development. But for many, it can feel awkward and too transactional to ask for an intro. Don’t let that stop you. Rarely will you get ignored if you’ve received a warm intro.
Why You Shouldn’t Fake It Till You Make It
When you’re fake, it’s difficult to establish trust and we all know that relationships are built on trust. Read more about the connection between authenticity and trust.
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”.
This Strategy Helped Me Speak Up in Meetings
Are you ever in a group situation at work and you have something you really want to say, and it’s right at the tip of your tongue, and then you hold back? I understand it because I’ve been there myself.
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.”