By Nicki Gilmour, CEO and Founder of theglasshammer.com and resident Executive Coach What do you do if you really feel that you need a change? First of all, talk to a coach to make sure that you don’t just need a vacation. Coaching to stay in the game is often a lifesaver as it can […]
By Cathie Ericson Over the years PwC’s Shveta Verma has found that that the local culture can make it more challenging for women to develop the confidence to speak up and ask for what they want and need and trust their own voice. “Women here are brought up being told that they are embodiment of […]
By Cathie Ericson Don’t be afraid to take risks, especially when you’re young, says Citibank’s Debra Stabile. “The world is changing so fast that being willing to try new things, even those outside of your comfort zone, is the key to continuing to move forward,” she says, recommending that you stay curious and always open […]
Guest contributed by Susan Saurel First round interviews help employers select a smaller pool of most qualified candidates for their open job positions. For this reason, they’re typically less thorough than the second or third interview rounds. Still, your job of preparing for the first interview isn’t any easier. Your goal is always to make […]
By Andrej Kovacevik Corporate demand for project managers is growing at a rapid rate of pace. Talented people will be needed to fill the numerous project management positions that are becoming available; and industry insiders expect to see women stepping up to fill a significant percentage of these roles. The Association for Project Management reports […]
Susan Brown keeps a quote from Marianne Williamson on her desk that says, “There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you…. As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” Those words, which have helped Brown grow her team and business […]
Asking questions is one of the best ways to grow both personally and professionally, finds Shearman & Sterling’s Sarah McLean. “I wish I had known when I was first starting out that most people don’t mind when you ask them questions about their work or request feedback on your work — and the more direct […]
Guest contributed by Katherine Giscombe At this contentious time in the United States, the rights of all women are under fire. In spite of movements against sexual harassment that are gaining in popularity and support, such as #MeToo and TimesUp, there are factions within the country including lawmakers who actively oppose equal, fair and just […]
When Denise Wyllie joined the financial services industry, it was even more heavily male-dominated, but she believes progress has been made. “When I initially joined the sector, there were very few women in leadership positions,” she says, but notes this did not hold her back from achieving her goals. “As women strive to become more […]
Guest Contributed by Deepa Ramaraj According to a recent US census, only 19% of women executives reach the highest ranks of business. The same census showed that the fastest growing demographic of business owners in the USA today are women-owned businesses. Before you leave your corporate job, ask yourself questions about your aptitudes, aspirations and […]