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What would you change to benefit your career? At the peak of my career, I was running a women’s television network in NYC and juggling all the demands of that while living in the suburbs, commuting to the city, married to a guy who renovated homes, and together we had two school-age girls. The phrases…

Lessons Learned from Sales #1 Mantra You may not be familiar with that famous sales mantra, Always Be Closing, but it’s true for any position, not just one in sales. Regardless of your role in a company, you are always selling. What are you selling? You are selling yourself. You are selling your ideas. You are…

As women, we must support each other. Together we are stronger and more powerful. Madeleine Albright has a quote that I refer to often, “There is a special place in hell reserved for women that don’t help other women!” There was a time that companies would reserve one slot for women in their C-suite and Board of…

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin What Charles Darwin said is also true in times of crisis…like a pandemic. How adaptable have you been with the changes that your company has undergone? How proficient and comfortable are…

Thank goodness, we can at least appreciate that this pandemic is an only once-in-a-lifetime blip in our personal and professional lives. My heart is with anyone and everyone that experienced the worst of it, such as losing a loved one. What is unique is that it felt global, and if nothing else, we can share in…

We all want to be successful leaders, right? So naturally, we wonder, what qualities make a great leader?  I was a leader in the media and entertainment industry for over 25 years, and I’ve been fortunate to work with some fantastic leaders over the years…and yes, I encountered a few that were not so great,…

You’ve made the decision; you are ready for your next career move. Now what? There are so many things to do when changing jobs, and it can feel overwhelming. Luckily, this list has got you covered. Job Change Checklist Resume Headshot LinkedIn Profile Professional Zoom Setting for conducting interviews Your 30-Second Elevator Pitch Your Network Database…

Are you at a place in your career where you’ve mastered your job and are ready to take on more and grow your skill set? Odds are, it is not going to happen for you in your current role. I know, we’re in this weird time when everyone is working from home and many of…

I was a successful media and entertainment executive for over 25 years, and as you can imagine, I received lots of advice during that time. Some of it was very good, some missed the mark, and some was downright shitty.  With that said, there was one piece of advice that was genuinely game-changing for me…

In these #WFH times, it is easy to lose sight of the big picture. We’re feeling frustrated, even bored of this ‘not normal’ dynamic. We hit the Covid-19 Wall.  Embedded in this shared sense of dullness and fatigue, many of us often feel the absence of stimulation, purpose, and motivation. What drives you, and how…