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...]
Sending My Daughter Out into the World with Confidence
I recently experienced an annual ritual that has been repeated for decades and dreaded by many mothers. I dropped my daughter off at college. After spending her whole life, thus far, in California, she is chasing her dreams at New York University. She took the junior college route first and was able to gain so much confidence in her abilities. Of course, I was and still am … [Read more...]
How to Celebrate International Women’s Day Throughout the Year!
At the beginning of March, across the globe International Women’s Day was celebrated. The day is an opportunity to reflect on the progression that has been made over the years to advance the rights of women in all areas of society. However, it is also an occasion to consider and put into action the changes that undoubtedly still need to happen. The message is clear - to … [Read more...]
10 Ways Women in Business Can Boost Results Today
Sometimes you need a reminder to invest in yourself, and there is no better time to do it than right now. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities of work and life and forget to take care of yourself. Believe it or not, making just one easy change today can boost your results in your career and and your business. The key is to not think of personal investment … [Read more...]
Why Women Have Thicker Skin – Insults and Stories
There has been a lot of news recently about how women have been treated by executives, investors, and management. This is why women have thicker skin! Women have thicker skin -- it's a fact! The sad part is as a female founder, I was not shocked at all but thankful that there were some brave women that got tired enough of it to speak out. This happens more often than you … [Read more...]
10 Infographics that Sum up the State of Women in Business
We all know that we're a long way from achieving equal pay for equal work, and it's not a secret that the leadership positions at most companies are dominated by men. Today is International Women's Day, so it seems like there is no better day of the year to focus on exactly where women are in the business world. To that end, I gathered 10 infographics that have been … [Read more...]
4 Misconceptions about Women and Leadership in Business
Women executives have often been portrayed in movies as being fearless, fierce, but also alone. However, this--among many others--has always been a common misconception about women leaders running a company or business. Here are just some of the most common misconceptions about women and leadership and the truth behind them. 1. Having kids and raising them get in the way of … [Read more...]
The Imbalance of Women in Business Leadership
The imbalance of women in business leadership positions persists despite the growing number of studies that consistently find the same thing---businesses with diverse leadership teams, which include women in executives roles, perform better than businesses that lack women at the top. The infographic at the end of this article includes a number of statistics that prove just … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurship – Why Gender Is Not an Issue
I am going to be totally frank with you all. I have never entertained the idea that my gender was an issue with regards to how I approached my working life as an entrepreneur---ever. I am using ‘issue’ in the same way I would use ‘matter of contention’ by the way. Similarly, I have never let my nationality, age, height, number of offspring, etc. become an issue in running … [Read more...]
2 Reasons to Be Glad You’re a ‘Broad’
Actress Jessica Alba became an entrepreneur by co-founding a company that made $150 million in revenue last year. Lawyer Marci Alboher leveraged her successful career to become an author and life coach. Nowadays, more and more women are making these types of broad career shifts. And in becoming “broads,” they affirm their statuses as successful businesswomen and reap many … [Read more...]