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Recently, a coach told me that my parents abused me.
She didn’t mean I was physically abused. She didn’t mean I was psychologically abused through demeaning words or behavior.
She said I was abused because the my parents gave me their love on a conditional basis. The condition was that I would excel at everything I do.
Now […]
There have been times in my life where I was called self-serving. Generally, this happened when I held a leadership position. Although I felt my decisions and commitment were based on a passion for accepting challenges that would make a difference in people’s lives, others saw me as a power-grabbing self-promoter.
The first time this happened, […]
One of the hardest transitions I have had to make is going from being the center of attention to coaching and inspiring others to stand in the light of admiration. Not that I have totally given up center stage. Yet I now see that my purpose is truly in passing the baton.
I am in Panama teaching […]
A colleague of mine sent me an article that declared the glass ceiling has cracked. I smirked.
Yes, I think there are more doors open for women in executive positions. Yet once they get there, they find themselves encased in concrete walls. They aren’t allowed to change the job to fit their strengths, ideals and dreams. […]
“Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing.” Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Women Who Run With Wolves
Do you know what brings out your wild side? Is there anything you either need to tame or to express?
How you express your […]
Last week’s ER episode had a great message for passionate, driven women (yes, I am still watching ER).
Neela, the brilliant British-Indian woman who is finishing her surgical rotation, seemed distracted and close to tears all day.
At the end of the day in the break room, she has a melt down, saying “I can’t do this […]
The U.S. Department of Labor reports only one in five women take a vacation once every six years. I’m betting that if you are reading this blog, you are in that 20% group. This doesn’t mean you took a few days off to get things done at home, attend a friend’s wedding, or entertain the […]
I was asked by a reporter for the U.S. Business Review if corporations are doing enough to develop women for leadership positions. Here was my answer:
1. Many corporations are offering Leadership Programs just for women. This is good and bad. It is a good way to support women as they rise within the organization. However, […]
In my research, I found the current generation of high-achieving women in the workplace to be:
Quick thinkers.
Solution finders.
Action-oriented, meaning work always gets done on time or before expected.
Opinionated, and can argue well for what they believe.
Passionate.
Appreciative of recognition and respect for their work and their ideas.
For every strength, there […]
Yesterday’s post prompted a lively email discussion among a group of young professional women on what “worth” really means. They forwarded the string to me. They concluded that “dating down” was a dumb 50’s concept. “It’s about the person not their checkbook.” Their partners may make less money, but give a whole lot more emotionally. […]
