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Despite incremental progress, women still face systemic barriers at work. The newest Women in the Workplace report confirms what many women already feel. Here are the trends that matter most—and how to navigate them with confidence and strategy.

Many leaders turn to AI for quick answers, but constant reliance on tools like ChatGPT can quietly erode our intuition and self-trust. After noticing this in myself and my clients, I paused my dependence on AI—and found clarity, creativity, and alignment again. Here’s how intentional AI use can strengthen your leadership instead of steering it.

As women rise into senior leadership, many find themselves as “lonely onlies” craving connection and support. Last week’s workshop revealed a growing truth: in an AI-driven world, real relationships matter more than ever. Here’s why intentional networks help women lead with confidence—and how to build your own Influence Map.

Years before it was trendy, I unknowingly built what Christina Wallace calls a Portfolio Life—teaching college while working full time in corporate. Today, more women are embracing portfolio careers to diversify income, purpose, and fulfillment. Here’s why relying on one role alone may limit your potential—and how to expand beyond your title.

Sometimes burnout isn’t about doing too much—it’s about being slightly off course. In this reflection, I share why I chose to quit a major business initiative, how a lesson from Atomic Habits helped me recognize the misalignment, and why trusting your body and intuition may be the most strategic leadership decision you can make.

As you advance into leadership, it’s easy to inherit outdated systems—but you have more influence than you think to shape a healthier workplace. Drawing from a recent Deloitte report and my coaching experience, this article explores why women stay at organizations and the small, strategic changes leaders can advocate for to create growth, balance, and wellbeing at work.

“You're on mute.”   If that wasn't the catchphrase of 2020, I don't know what was?! Given that we were all on video calls, wasn't it super frustrating to say something wise, only to figure out that no one could hear you?! Now all these years later, I always giggle a little bit today when I still forget to unmute myself or have to remind a fellow participant.   Now that we are spending less time on video calls and spending more time in person, “are you on mute” has become a he

Watching yourself present can be uncomfortable—but it’s one of the fastest ways to improve your leadership presence. In this reflection, I share how a cringeworthy video early in my career transformed my speaking style, and why replaying your presentations is a powerful self-coaching tool to refine your message, body language, and impact.

A senior leader recently made a major career decision—without polling anyone for advice. By trusting her intuition instead of outsourcing her intelligence, she stepped into clarity, confidence, and alignment. This reflection explores why leaders underestimate themselves, how pedestal thinking erodes self-trust, and three powerful questions to guide decisions that truly belong to you.

If you remember way back to last November, I shared some of my TEDx talk journey, including the bummer of a moment when I realized that...

Early in our careers, saying yes helps us grow—but as leaders advance, too many yeses lead to burnout, resentment, and misalignment. This article explores why learning to say no actually builds confidence, how overcommitment erodes leadership impact, and a simple framework to help you decline what doesn’t align so you can lead more strategically.

As leaders advance, both entrepreneurs and corporate women are craving the same thing: community. Without built-in peers, leadership can feel isolating—especially when you become the “only” in decision-making rooms. This article explores why intentional support networks matter more than ever, and practical ways women leaders can build real connection, empathy, and momentum at every stage of their career.

Many leaders jump too quickly into problem-solving—only to solve the wrong problem. This article shares a real coaching scenario that reveals why effective leadership coaching starts with identifying the root issue, not offering advice. Learn three simple mindset shifts that help leaders coach with confidence, intuition, and impact while building trust and resilience on their teams.

At a recent leadership workshop, I played a risky game: unpaid office workload bingo—and we had multiple winners. Research by Linda Babcock shows women are asked to take on significantly more unpaid, non-promotable work at work, fueling burnout and stalled advancement. This article explores why equalizing invisible labor matters—and what women leaders can do about it.

Delegation isn’t just about handing off tasks—it’s a leadership skill rooted in clarity, authority, and grace. When leaders clearly define expectations, empower others with decision-making authority, and allow room for learning, teams grow more confident and capable. This article breaks down three essential practices to help you delegate effectively without micromanaging or burning out.

Back-to-school season often brings a surge of overwhelm—even for leaders without kids. When demands pile up, many high achievers slip into overfunctioning, doing more so others do less. This article explores how overfunctioning fuels burnout and erodes confidence, and offers practical questions leaders can ask to delegate sooner, break the overwhelm cycle, and lead more sustainably.

Many leaders struggle to let go of being the “hero” who saves the day. But constantly jumping in to fix problems can hold both you and your team back. Learn how one executive shifted from expert to empowering coach—and how you can redefine your leadership by aligning your actions with the leader you want to become.

A hiring manager once asked me, “Do you know the difference between confidence and cockiness?” That question transformed my career—and now helps shape how I coach women leaders who want to own the room without overstepping it. If you’ve ever second-guessed how you’re coming across, this blog is for you.

If you’ve ever been told you’re “not strategic enough” or too deep in the weeds, this blog is for you. Learn how to rebrand yourself as a confident, intentional leader—without losing what makes you great at your job.

First, Linkedin News featured my latest Fast Company article, Are You Too Reliable To Be Promotable? Give it a read and I would love to...

Feeling mid-year burnout? Celebrate Independence Day with a fresh spark of creativity, laughter, and insight. I’m sharing my favorite ChatGPT prompts—from the deeply reflective to the just-for-fun. Try them out, and tag me with your favorites!

Behind the scenes: I’m writing a new book! If you've ever felt stuck between being the go-to performer and becoming a true strategic leader, this one’s for you. Here’s the big idea—and how you can follow along on Substack as I shape it.

You can’t work harder on someone’s development than they will. If you’re carrying the full weight of your team’s growth, it’s time to shift. Learn how to lead with empathy—without overfunctioning—and return career ownership to where it belongs.

If you're waiting for a job posting to take your next career step—you might already be behind. Learn how to identify growth opportunities, think strategically, and position yourself for a role that doesn’t exist yet (but soon will).

If you’ve ever wondered “Why am I not advancing when I’m doing everything right?”—you’re not alone. In this sneak peek of my upcoming book, I reveal four common traps that keep smart, hardworking women stuck in roles they’ve outgrown—and how to get unstuck.

Feeling burned out as a high-achieving woman leader? Discover the critical difference between rest and recovery—and how to reclaim your energy, clarity, and confidence this summer.

Struggling with a boss who constantly puts out fires but never invests in your growth? Learn how to manage up with clarity, compassion, and curiosity—and take back control of your career.

Are your commitments helping or holding you back? Explore how high-performing women leaders can evaluate when loyalty to a boss, team, or company turns into self-sabotage — and how to lead with both heart and clarity.

Struggling with anxiety, imposter syndrome, or procrastination? You're not alone. In this honest post, I reveal how avoidance held me back—and the 3 mindset shifts that helped me get back on track. Learn how to overcome self-doubt, stop catastrophizing, and take confident action on the big projects that matter.

Many companies are cutting back on women's leadership programs—and it's impacting more than just budgets. In this post, I share how the shift has affected my business and how I'm navigating the messy, uncertain space of change. If you’re in a career transition or feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Here’s how to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Discover 4 strategies to rebrand yourself from a high achiever to a recognized leader at work. Learn how to shift perceptions, advocate for yourself, and build lasting influence.

Newly promoted? Learn how to avoid 4 common traps that keep managers stuck as doers instead of emerging as influential leaders. Shift from expert to empowered leader today.

Struggling to advocate for yourself at work? Learn why it’s critical to own your accomplishments and discover practical strategies to stop selling yourself short and boost your career.

Feeling stuck in your career or life? Learn how to break free from the Status Quo Spiral, overcome fear-driven decisions, and create new opportunities with flexible, empowering strategies.

Feeling overwhelmed in a new leadership role? Discover how naming your emotions can help you reclaim confidence, set boundaries, and lead with clarity instead of anxiety.

Is your expertise keeping you stuck? Learn how conducting a leadership energy audit can help you shift from high achiever to influential leader—and unlock your next level of impact.

Six years in business, countless lessons learned. Discover six powerful leadership and career lessons from an entrepreneur’s journey—and how you can apply them to your own path.

As you conform to what you believe others want from you, you cancel out your unique ideas, your need for support, and even the perception you desire to advance.

Being too good of an expert keeps you, and the organization, in an advancement trap. You can't grow because people need you too much.

Hard work alone isn't enough—visibility, influence, and relationships matter just as much. Trusted Impact Makers build relationships, take on high-profile projects, and ensure their contributions are recognized.

You can advance while also feeling fear. You can interview while also feeling nervous. You can take the next step while also feeling worried.

This spiral of doubt is an advancement trap that keeps us in our roles for far too long and not fully advancing to our full potential.

We don't change until the discomfort of our current situation outweighs the fear of the unknown.

Myth: The biggest barrier to women’s advancement is the ‘glass ceiling.’ Reality: The ‘broken rung’ is the greatest obstacle on the path to senior leadership.

We don't need more resolutions. We need intentions that anchor us through change. For 2024, my word is courage—not to take risks, but to endure criticism in service of meaningful impact.

I was putting so much pressure on myself to nail my talk on my first try when SO MANY speakers have a slip up that is edited out.

As it became clear that my Tedx Talk would be about what I call the “pedestal problem," I had to figure out how to tell the compelling story

Why do we we put others on a pedestal and assume they are smarter than us, and therefore, we silence our ideas?

People value connection over perfection. Nervous about presenting? Shift your focus from your fear to your audience: What do they need to know—and how do you want them to feel?

Sometimes we say yes to everything and then try to find balance—instead of finding balance by not saying yes to everything.