You have a big speaking opportunity and you don’t want to F’up. Did you include humor upfront? If not, prepare for awkward silence and blank stares. I’m not suggesting you start a meeting/speech with lame jokes because then I’m not even listening. Seldom is anyone expecting a professional women to grab their attention and make…

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Promotion Anyone? So you want a promotion, or at least to get ahead in your career, yet you feel like you’ve stalled – no one gives you the attention or respect you deserve. Sound familiar? What’s a Gal Gotta Do? Good chance it’s your communication skills. See if you are using the words below and…

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If you are one of the millions of working women taking trains, buses or subways to work each day, I doubt that you have this view. It certainly would make the commute better, but since you don’t, here’s a handy dandy list of commuting essentials: Big yet lightweight bag to hold your shit  Water bottle…with…

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