On International Women’s Day, I’m filled with gratitude for all the women who came before me. You served as examples of strength and grace. You stood by me in the past and stand with me now. You continue to support…
Tips to stay sane and productive after a year of working from home
In light of a 1-year anniversary for many of us, I humbly make a case for taking care of yourself while working from home during a pandemic. 👩🏻💻 1. Acknowledge you’re not a robot. 🤖 Interruptions and distractions happen. Listen…
Harness the power of walking
I’m a walker. A European style, walked for hours and didn’t realize how long or far I walked type of walker. Both a fast walker and a stroller. A walk and talk walker. A take it in and think walker….
Tell a story with visual tools for a greater impact
Marcus Rashford, a 23-year-old international soccer star, grew up in a food insecure home. I’ve followed Rashford because he’s a favorite Manchester United player of my son’s, so I knew about his role in lobbying the British government to roll out its free…
What would you tell a young person entering the workforce?
Recently, a young woman I knew as a student posed a thought-provoking question on social: “If you could give one piece of advice to someone in their early 20s, what would it be?” An array of friends, family, and mentors…
Promoting positive publicity as part of your strategy
Do you share your positive publicity with customers and prospects? This basic strategy is simple and important because it works. People need to be told and then reminded why to choose you. We shouldn’t take it for granted. Your prospective…
Representation and the Boys Club
A quote from Ellen Pao caught my eye in my newsfeed the other day: “As CEO of Reddit, I didn’t have imposter syndrome. I always thought, ‘I’ve seen so many horrible male CEOs. I’ve seen so many horrible male board…
Working in education made DEI work more than a box to check
One reason I am grateful for spending much of my career in education is the opportunity it provides to constantly learn. Surrounded by incredible teaching, from sharing classroom experiences to being immersed in an environment where colleagues enjoyed discussing popular…
The power of the human spirit
I’m a Humans of New York fan. It’s hard not to be when you’re a storyteller and genuinely interested in people. The latest post shared via their Facebook page is a whirlwind series—11 posts in total—released in rapid succession throughout the day. Judging…
Let’s talk about failure
When was the last time you messed up? Fell flat on your face. Didn’t get what you wanted. Just plain lost. Keep thinking about the thing—how you felt, what you thought about yourself, how long you dwelled… Now, when was…
When was the last time you tried something new?
From starting WFH habits to trying your hand at a fresh hobby, many of us have tried new things—whether we wanted to or not—over the last 10 months. Some enjoy trying new things more than others. Research shows it helps…
Don’t let someone else tell you what you can or can’t do
I recently stumbled upon my old portfolio—the one I compiled filled with media clippings, press materials, and writing samples from my first job in PR following college. I prepared it to bring along on the interview I landed when contemplating…