Don’t Let Perfectionism Steal Your Joy

Don’t Let Perfectionism Steal Your Joy

Last week, I took a big professional leap that had me brimming with joy and anticipation. I sent an email to my list of business contacts, announcing a preview of a new coaching program I developed to help introverted professionals become more powerful leaders. I...
Navigating the Assertiveness Trap

Navigating the Assertiveness Trap

Like many women and girls, I often felt the need at both school and work to speak more often and more assertively to show I could “keep up with the boys.” However, having the right answer to a teacher’s question, asserting my opinion on a business strategy, or – brace...
Reflections on the No-Apology Challenge

Reflections on the No-Apology Challenge

So, how did it go? This is the question I asked the many folks who took on the challenge I posed last week to stop unnecessarily apologizing throughout their day. If you missed it, the charge over the three-day No-Apology Challenge included spending one day literally...
The No-Apology Challenge: September 20-22, 2023

The No-Apology Challenge: September 20-22, 2023

Earlier this year, I published a blog post that had been living inside my head for years, just waiting for an outlet and audience. In Sorry, Not Sorry: Women, Please Stop Apologizing!, I talked about the way we women undercut ourselves, our opinions, and our expertise...