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I believe there are eight essential behaviors of clear and confident leadership and these are the leadership basics I work on with all of my clients. They are the core behaviors I bring MYSELF back to when things feel overcomplicated, overwhelming and unclear. Assess yourself against the eight elements.

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As you advance into leadership, it’s easy to inherit outdated systems—but you have more influence than you think to shape a healthier workplace.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.