To be successful, you don’t have to choose your passion, but you shouldn’t choose what you don’t enjoy either — As a child, I felt as if nothing I did was ever good enough. The idea of good enough didn’t seem to exist in my father’s world. There was always “better.” No matter what grade I brought home or what assignment I completed, his reaction was always, “That’s great, but…

All my life, people have tried to shame me for not wanting to get up in the early morning. Here’s why you shouldn’t care — We live in a world that glorifies early risers as the epitome of productivity. People who sleep longer in the morning are seen as lazy. I’ve struggled with this prejudice my entire life. If you’re a night owl like me, you’re made to feel like you’re missing out on the…

These are the things I’d do differently to make the most of my extended time off — Last year, I spontaneously decided to quit my job and take a 4-month sabbatical. At the time, I didn’t know why, but looking back, I realize the pandemic had taken away the things that I loved most about it: the traveling and meeting new people, the variety and the not…

Rising Stronger: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Growth — Over the past three years, many of us have been reminded that life unfolds in the most unexpected ways. …

How to let go of past negative experiences and avoid self-sabotaging your career — Have you ever found yourself in a situation where a great opportunity presents itself, but instead of feeling excitement, you’re filled with fear and doubt? You’re not alone in that. Many of us have experienced negative situations that prevent us from embracing new opportunities with open arms. Recently, I spoke…

Discover the personal development plan as a tool and strategy to achieve success and fulfillment in life — Personal growth is a never-ending journey. You’ll grow and develop throughout your life. A development plan gives you the opportunity to direct that growth in a direction that is intentional. A personal development plan (PDP) is like a customized roadmap. It helps you reflect on where you want to go…

How to move from doing it all yourself to sharing the burden — Are you starting to feel like balancing work and family is harder than you ever imagined? Especially if you have young children. Are you constantly falling behind both at home and at work? Do you feel like your career is falling apart because you have so much to do and…

Learn how to make a convincing case for your professional advancement and achieve your career goals — Asking for a promotion can be a challenging and nerve-wracking experience. If you’re like me, the thought of approaching your supervisor with such a request is very unsettling. It opens us up to judgment and rejection. However, a promotion is a very important part of your professional career. Women tend…

Is there collaboration among women in the professional world? — I don’t want a female boss, I prefer working for a man. Women are catty and won’t support each other! This is what an acquaintance told me when I mentioned that women are better leaders. Have you heard this too? I bet you have, when it comes to women working…