So, you have landed a new leadership position? Congratulations! You may be feeling a little overwhelmed by the task ahead and that's ok... I coach many women every year to help them thrive in new leadership roles... To think strategically,…
There is a really powerful way in which people can be differentiated. Think of it like a sliding scale... At one end, you have people who are hugely 'Others' orientated... And at the other end of the spectrum, are those who favour 'Self' orientation.…
Should you just accept or push back on a mediocre job offer? I just got off the phone with a new client, Miranda, who has been in her current role for 2 years. She was beyond frustrated… even angry… I…
One of the most painful and frustrating corporate experiences is having a narcissist for a boss, am I right? If you're unlucky enough to fall into this category... Your boss is most likely... Pretty self-absorbed... Disinterested in whether or not…
I have a friend (let's call her Joanne) who's had issues with her mother-in-law for years.For some reason, Joanne's MIL has been a nightmare ever since Joanne married her son...The MIL is obstructive, rude and turns up uninvited (Joanne's MIL…
Welcome to Her Ambitious Career, the personal branding and success podcast for ambitious corporate women who expect more from their careers. This is Episode 32, 'How to be a More Empathetic Leader', with my guest Lorraine Lee, who is a…
Have you ever seen Wind in the Willows? It's a story about a group of animal-friends: Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger who live in an English wood. Toad is wealthy and spoiled and lives in a grand mansion called Toad…
Welcome to Her Ambitious Career, the personal branding and success podcast for corporate women. In Episode 4, “Doing 'Office Politics' In Your Own Authentic Way” with my fabulous guest, Dessi Silassie, Chief DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Officer at IHS…
One of the most common frustrations I hear from clients is that they work really hard but rarely get the recognition they deserve. Is that you? Well if it is, I’ll tell you... you’re not alone! I’ve heard countless women…
Difficult people are all around us. They’re managers, C-level execs, clients, investors, suppliers, people you manage... and unfortunately you can sometimes also find them at home. At the height of their power these people are critical, irritable, reactive, hostile, defensive…