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Entries by The Glass Hammer
Miriam Wheeler, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
To progress in your career, you have to get out of your comfort zone, says Goldman Sachs’ Miriam Wheeler, who was recently named a partner at the firm – a role that will come into effect in the New Year. “If you’re never uncomfortable, you’re not growing professionally. And even if you fail, you will […]
Gender Roles in Business | Are They Still Relevant in 2018?
In a rapidly changing world, stereotypes of gender are transforming many aspects of society and business culture.
How To Achieve Growth and Renewal at Work and Life
By Nicki Gilmour It is the holiday season and end of year. Many of us are sprinting towards the finish line, busy with deadlines and projects that need to be cleared off our desk this week so that we can take a break over the next few weeks. Taking a break is very helpful. But, […]
Voice of Experience: Wendy Cohen, Partner; Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Advocate for yourself and know your value; don’t sell yourself short, Wendy Cohen advises other associates.
Mover & Shaker: Clare Murphy, Commercial Director – Europe, WEX
Having served in customer-facing roles for more than 20 years, WEX’s Clare Murphy has learned an important truth. “Most people believe the customer has to come first, but I’ve found that the key is to get the team dynamic right first instead. If you have that, they will naturally put the customers at the center, […]
OP-ED: Why Corporations have a role in America’s STEM Pipeline
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, by 2020 there will be more than one million more computer science-related job openings in the U.S. than graduating college students qualified to fill them.
Rising Star: Sunaina Kohli, People Experience; PwC Middle East
“My proudest achievement is that I have grown my entire career from grass roots level, with fearless determination.” says PwC’s Sunaina Kohli.
Voice of Experience: Marci Eisenstein, Managing Partner; Schiff Hardin
Have optimism and be proactive, Marci Eisenstein advises young women. “Work on developing your professional excellence and seize the opportunities that are presented,” she says, adding that she wishes she herself had known earlier the value of never being afraid to speak in your own voice. “People will appreciate your authenticity, and you’ll be more […]
How to Combat Perfectionism
Psychologist Susanna Mittermaier says perfectionism is often fueled by cultural expectations and conditioning, involves a harsh inner critic, ruins people’s capacity to feel joy and needs to be addressed. She states: “I grew up in a culture where it was very important to be as perfect as possible, which meant living in the constant fear […]