By Chutisa Bowman Why are some women executives able to mix business and pleasure more successfully than others? They do it because they are able to achieve better integration between work and the rest of their life. They function with the awareness that work and personal life are not competing priorities but complementary ones. In […]
By Cathie Ericson “When I was just starting out, I didn’t realize where my journey would take me, but I have realized that it’s ok when the destination you start out with changes,” says PwC’s Rachel Frye. “Start with a viewpoint, but know you might end up somewhere else, and that’s where you’re supposed to […]
By Aimee Hansen “This year, International Women’s Day comes on the heels of unprecedented global movement for women’s rights, equality and justice” states unwomen.org. The United Nations notes that across the globe, viral advocacy echoed the collective rising of women’s voices in the #MeToo movement to highlight further injustices affecting women, including pay inequality and […]
By Cathie Ericson Don’t let your inner critic get the best of you, advises Citi’s Bola Oyesanya. “Confidence is so important, so embrace who you are because it’s what makes you unique,” she says. She herself learned this firsthand, when earlier in her career she regarded her Nigerian accent as a potential issue, which even […]
By Cathie Ericson Find your voice, and know when and how to use it, says SoVonna Day-Goins. “Sometimes we tend to put our heads down and do the work, but it’s important to look around and notice who’s being successful and why. You have to make your specific aspirations known early and follow through, not […]
By Cathie Ericson A network is the key to a successful career, says Barclays’ Julianne Thomas. Despite her rapid rise in the company, she says she wishes she’d done a better job of building her network more thoughtfully from the beginning — both internally and externally, as well as leveraging the two together. Three Decades […]
Guest contributed by Fiona Cutts Being able to speak confidently and well in public is essential for any ambitious woman looking to advance her position and career prospects. And yet, statistics show that 74% of people are afraid of public speaking and so, unlikely to perform at their best. Here are some proven strategies for […]
By Cathie Ericson At this point in her career, Morgan Stanley’s Susan Reid says that she understands now more than ever how important it is to build relationships – and that she wishes she had had a more concrete understanding as a new professional. “Like many younger people I focused quite a bit on building […]
Guest contributed by Esther Choy “Women tend to be less comfortable with self-promotion — and more likely to be criticized when they do grab the spotlight,” reported Susan Chira in the New York Times in July 2017, after extensive interviews that included many CEOs and would-be CEOs. Self-promotion is a delicate balance. But the alternative—hoping […]
By Cathie Ericson “Throughout your career, finding your true north and being comfortable in your own skin is really important,” says Goldman Sachs’ Carly Scales. “Having authenticity and being able to bring your full self to the office is an important component to ensure you can do your best work and contribute to your team […]