By Jarod Cerf When Reshma Saujani was introduced at an event recently, the CEO and Founder of Girls Who Code, former Deputy Public Advocate of New York City, and 2010 candidate for U.S. Congress, was given the mantle of a “poster child for persistence.” Saujani, however, credits that diligence and desire to serve the public […]
Early on in her career, Daphne Karydas learned that a key component of success is to match your skills and talents with your interests and passions. After studying chemical engineering at MIT, Karydas entered the pharmaceutical industry where she worked in research and development at Merck for about 3 years. Seeking a different career path, […]
Guest Contribution by John Keyser I read with great interest Hadley Catalano’s article “What Do Sports Teach Women in Business” in the recent issue of Glass Hammer. It’s an important perspective, certainly helpful to a great many women, and men should listen up as well! As Hadley states, where prowess in athletics and competitive sports […]
By Nneka Orji Being aware of our surroundings, showing sensitivity in certain situations, putting ourselves in others’ shoes – these all seem obvious things to do both in our professional and personal lives. But what is not so obvious is how being mindful – “being in the zone” – can help our careers. According to […]
Someone once asked Susan Soh, a partner at Perella Weinberg Partners, what she would do if she was to retire today. Her response: “I would choose to do exactly what I do now because I love it,” said Soh. If there is one underlying theme that has followed Soh throughout her career, it is that […]
By Michelle Hendelman When Dara Richardson-Heron was a young girl, her parents dispelled an important piece of advice. They advised, “Don’t ever be limited by your race or gender.” “They told me I could succeed at anything I wanted to do in life,” said Richardson-Heron, who added that her parents are her role models because […]
For Kris Muller, Partner and Assurance Strategy Leader at PwC, many doors opened for her throughout her career as a result of saying, “Yes.” Early on in her career, Muller was fortunate enough to be recognized by key decision makers who would recommend her for stretch assignments, thus furthering her career. “I was lucky in […]
Guest contribution by Beate Chelette While I was being interviewed on a radio show about the topic of finding happiness, a professional working mother called in to speak with me. She wanted me to help her determine the answer to a poignant question: Why did she feel so unhappy? The caller questioned whether the cause […]
By Miranda K. Brawn, Esq. Barrister-at-Law It is clear that any woman who is going after a high-powered position in any industry, but especially in financial services, law and business, will need to have a strong resume. While many focus on painstakingly compiling their credentials, career background, accomplishments, spending weeks on application materials and making […]
“Believe in yourself and exercise confidence,” said Miranda Brawn, Barrister and Director at Daiwa Capital in London. This, she added will help you face and overcome any hurdles you might encounter as you navigate your career to the top. “No one will invest their trust or confidence in you if you cannot invest it in […]