By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) To Kelly Hoey, business strategist and Co-Founder and Managing Director of Women Innovate Mobile, leaving her corporate job was a surprise. “I call myself an accidental entrepreneur,” she said. But, she firmly believes striking out on her own was the right choice. “I tell people this all the […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Earlier this week, the EU shelved Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding’s plans for a vote on boardroom gender quotas for European companies. Reding’s suggested legislation would require all EU companies with more than 250 employees or making €50 million per year to ensure their boards were 40% female. Upon […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “As opportunities were presented over my career, I made a variety of shifts. These shifts came with unique challenges that I took on with a great deal of gusto,” says Gabrielle Vitale, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at American Express, looking back on her almost […]
According to Dina Powell, President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation and Global Head of Corporate Engagement for the firm, it’s important to be open to new and different opportunities throughout your life. “One of the things I often say is be careful not to overplan your life. Because the less you are open to opportunities […]
Contributed by Lisa Loehr Work/life balance is a significant issue that usually centers on women with children. While most women applaud employers for family-centric programs, there are many men and women who approach management wondering why more isn’t being done to create enhanced flexibility for all workers. Indeed, an unintended consequence of implementing family-specific programs […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), work life fit, once and for all, can no longer be considered an issue that only concerns women. In fact, the survey suggested, it’s no longer an issue that only concerns parents either. The study (by the […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) What’s one of the key factors in taking your career to the next level? According to the women speaking at the American Express Women’s Conference last week, that answer is the growth mindset. Moderated by American Express‘s Kim Goodman, President of Global Business Travel, the panelists included Marissa […]
Contributed by Laura Berger Do you have it all? Or perhaps you feel trapped in a cycle of your own doing that could lead to your undoing? I am extremely thankful for my clients, but not for the state in which they come to me, as it is often the latter. Helping women “have it […]
By Natalie Sabia (New York City) “Women hold up half the sky,” was the mostly widely conveyed message of Deutsche Bank’s 18th Annual Women on Wall Street Conference; a message so powerful, it resulted in mostly laughs and applaud, along with a few tears. Over 2,000 women of all ages and all areas of financial […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) On Tuesday night, American Banker magazine celebrated the Top Women in Banking and Finance with its annual awards dinner. This year, the theme was impact, and the evening celebrated women who are not only serving as role models for women in the industry, but changing the way the […]