In 2022, less than a third of corporate leaders at the VP level or higher were women, according to Women in the Workplace 2022 by McKinsey and LeanIn.org. In the study, 48% of women cited a lack of opportunities to advance as the key reason they moved on from their jobs. The barrier for women to achieve leadership roles has consistently been higher than for men. New … [Read more...]
10 Traps Business Women Commonly Fall Into (and How to Avoid Them)
Successful businesswomen know it takes hard work, dedication, and a bit of savvy to make it to the top. But even the most driven women can fall prey to traps that can sabotage their success. Whether you’re a business owner or pursuing a career working for someone else, here are 10 traps you could fall into without even realizing it as well as tips to avoid them so you're as … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Business Women to Deal with a Bad Boss
Working for a bad boss can be a nightmare. It’s important to know when it’s time to take action before things get so bad there is no way to fix things. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with an unhelpful or hostile supervisor that don’t require you to put your career in jeopardy. Here are five tips for business women who find themselves stuck in this difficult situation. 1. … [Read more...]
How Business Women Can Beat Self-Doubt and Reach Their Goals
You're a woman with big ambitions. You want to start your own business, take your career to the next level, or just be more confident in your everyday job. But sometimes self-doubt gets in the way. You may ask yourself: "Do I really have what it takes?" "Can I really do this?" "What if I fail?" You're not alone. A lot of women feel this way at some point in their … [Read more...]
First Month as a Digital Marketing Apprentice
Have you ever considered working in digital marketing? Looking to find out what it's like or an apprenticeship in general? Let me tell you about my experience in my first month as a digital marketing apprentice. There is so much of a drive now going into hiring apprentices and they can be useful to any business. Tasks and Feelings When I first started, I had the … [Read more...]
Took a Break from Work? Here’s How to Bounce Back Like a #GirlBoss
Being a modern woman is no easy feat. For one, expectations run high both at work and at home. And while it’s all about balance, sometimes, women have to let their professional life take a back seat to manage expectations at home. Don’t worry though. It’s not all over if you took a break from work to look after your family or to be a stellar mom to your newborn. Nothing can … [Read more...]
Creativity Careers in Marketing with Content and Blog Writing
Creative careers are not always the most lucrative. Making money from art or writing takes a different kind of creativity. For women who want to showcase their imagination while still getting paid, marketing can be a unique opportunity. Content Marketing vs. Blogging: What’s The Difference? It’s a thin line. Depending on who you ask, there’s a dozen different descriptions for … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Turn Professional Wounds into Power: Why Being Your Own Leader Can Be Healing
Have you been stuck in the same position at a job without opportunities to develop into a role that supports your growth as a leader? Perhaps you were promised an interim review that never came to fruition, or doors continually failed to open despite advocating for a role that excites you. Many of us have been there, and for those of us with an entrepreneurial flair, that … [Read more...]
Sometimes Career Lemons Can’t Be Turned into Lemonade: How to Know When to Leave Your Job
If you’ve been in the workforce for a while now, you’ve likely experienced a range of workplace cultures. You probably have experienced workplaces from the “meh” to the toxic, and maybe even a great one or two. Workplace culture is not static; it ebbs and flows in response to external pressures and new or changing leadership. Workplaces that once were steeped in … [Read more...]
Executive Women and the Factors Needed for Success
We’re all too familiar with the narrative of how it’s harder for women to get ahead than men in the corporate arena, especially of late with the increased workload that is often placed on women with families. Wanting to understand how best to navigate this slippery terrain, I interviewed several women over the last few months who have reached great heights in their careers, … [Read more...]