When Sue Light reflects on advice given to her over the years she acknowledges that sometimes it doesn’t become pertinent until you’ve been in the workforce long enough to see its value. That’s why she recommends newer professionals focus on approaching a job with the goal of helping solve problems and offering solutions. She also […]
“You can do anything,” Mindy Mercaldo reminds women. “There are so many possibilities to seize opportunities, rather than waiting for them to come to you,” she says, encouraging women to be open about what they want to achieve and finding advocates to help with those aspirations. “You have to put your voice in the room,” […]
Guest contributed by Lauren Marie With the rise of social media, the prevalence of judgment on parents has reached epidemic proportions. This US study found that 90% of moms and 85% of dads feel judged by others, and nearly half of all parents feel judged almost all the time. This constant demand to conform to […]
Sponsorship has always played an important role in Mariana Martinez’s career. “I have been guided and helped by other professionals who might have pushed me to my limits, but that just allowed me to expand those limits,” she says. “It’s hard to imagine a professional career without sponsorship, so I look forward to paying it […]
“I have plenty of runway left myself, but it is always still exciting to see how we can pass the baton,” says Ana Duarte McCarthy of her position helping inspire the next class of future leaders. Finding a New Purpose Throughout her career, Duarte McCarthy has focused on diversity and inclusion, most recently serving as […]
It’s not you, it’s them. Finding the right cultural fit at work is key. How many times have you seen a high performer move firms and just not do so well? That person has not lost their talent or work ethic, nor has their personality changed. The environment or ecosystem in which they are operating […]
“What makes you a good attorney is learning from your mistakes—almost that trial by fire aspect that lets you constantly grow,” says Katten’s Shana Ramirez. Ramirez began her career in the finance area of law in New York after graduating from University of Michigan Law School. She moved to Los Angeles and worked with two […]
“Our time is now,” says Sylvia Guinan, financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, in encouraging women to consider a career in the financial services industry. It is incredibly rewarding to help individuals feel a sense of clarity, confidence and control over their investments and more importantly their future. “Years ago, the industry might have been […]
Guest Contributed by Sam Bowman Women are rising up in the ranks, leading companies, global organizations, and even countries. According to a Pew Research Center study, the number of world leaders who are women has doubled since 2005. Women simply make great leaders. As WGU points out, women are more effective than men in leadership […]
“Be more of you.” That’s the one piece of advice that Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann would share above all others that she’s come across during her career. So many people try to fit into a box of what they think they need to be, she adds, but if you are true to yourself, trust your intuition, and […]