One of my very first full-time jobs was for a cruise ship operation in Florida. I was one year out of college, newly married, and new to the area. I had left a plum job as a program manager back Read More
Category: Career
The Top 5 Women-Inspired Leadership Styles
When I was doctoral student studying leadership, I probably read over 300 articles, 50 books and spent a thousand hours thinking about leadership. It wasn’t until three years in and almost to the end of my degree that I ran Read More
4 Online Resources (Besides LinkedIn) for the Career-Minded Woman
In addition to my previous articles on 5 podcasts and 6 websites for career-minded women, I’ve put together 4 miscellaneous career resources that are online for those who can’t get enough of career content! (You may notice that LinkedIn is Read More
Career Diaries Part 3: Conversations to Drive Change
This blog is part of a series. Also read Career Diaries Part 1 and Part 2. After one rock bottom day when I had what seemed like a triple epic fail—personally, professionally and academically—I realized I needed to change by Read More
6 Websites for the Career-Minded Woman
This blog post is a continuation of career-oriented resources for women looking for support in their professional lives. The first blog post I wrote on this topic was 5 Podcasts for the Career-Minded Woman, so make sure to check that Read More
5 Podcasts for the Career-Minded Woman
Whether you’re a college student hoping for internships, a recent college graduate looking for a first job, or a mid-career professional trying to further your dreams, there are endless career-oriented resources out there for you to take advantage of. The Read More
Career Diaries Part 2: Letting Go and Being Present
This blog is part of a series. Also read Career Diaries Part 1 and Part 3. After one rock bottom day when I failed miserably at being the perfect mom, employee and grad student simultaneously, I knew something had to Read More
6 Reasons to Try Virtual Volunteering
We’ve all heard of the benefits of volunteering—to help those less fortunate, give back to the community, feel fulfilled, etc. It’s a great thing to do, but life gets in the way and we don’t have time. But there is Read More
Career Diaries Part 1: Hitting Rock Bottom
It was a sunny late spring afternoon at the park. The birds were singing and children were gleefully darting across the baseball diamond. I, on the other hand, was racing across the grass, my designer heels sinking into the soil Read More
Tips to Improve Your Communication Skills
Being able to communicate effectively is an essential life skill. Communication is how two or more people exchange ideas and come to a shared understanding. Whether you want to have better conversations in your social life, or if you strive Read More