When facing motherhood many women withdraw from their careers fearing they can’t do a good job of both. Meanwhile others continue to work and carry guilt that it is detrimental to their children. Recently, Harvard Business School researchers studied two international surveys of more than 100,000 people and found almost nothing to reinforce these concerns. … Read more
You wouldn’t think from 5 miles away you were driving toward a women’s prison. My daughters and I chatted about the melting sun in the distant mountains of Goodyear, Arizona. Flat brown clumps of dirt and dust stretched for miles until finally we could see a row of palm trees standing at attention leading the … Read more
There are moments in life when we pause to reflect. For me, receiving the professional honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women was just such an opportunity. After decades of working hard and focusing on my goals, I finally took a moment to look back on … Read more
There was a movie a number of years ago called ‘Mean Girls’ that personified fights amongst teenage girls as wild animals clawing each other to get to the top. While this might appear to be an adolescent issue fueled by inexperience, hormonal changes, and trying to find an identity, the issue of mean girls, does … Read more
It is time to flip the script on what is considered a positive role model in our society, especially for boys. When we send a message that it is all about external success such as making money, establishing power and gaining status, we encourage a sense of entitlement that leads to disillusionment, frustration and ultimately … Read more
Over the last month, more women than can be counted have come forth and opened up about being exposed to sexual harassment and sexual abuse. The floodgates have opened, and every day there seems to be a new case involving a celebrity. Some of the claims are directed toward high-profile and privileged men and some … Read more
Without question, having a mentor will enhance the effectiveness of our leadership skills immensely. This is especially true when the methods and management style of the mentor differ and contrast from our own. It is only when we challenge our conditioning by accepting new and different approaches to work and life that we truly grow. … Read more
Many successful executives will credit a mentor; an advisor, a teacher, someone who kept them engaged while they advanced their careers. Maybe even someone who opened doors as they learned the ropes. This is especially true for women. Today, forward-thinking companies realize that mentorship helps close the management gender gap. The most successful way for … Read more
A virus is sweeping the free world seemingly without an obvious antidote. Similar to driving by an accident scene, it is both, terrifying and fascinating to watch. Though I am not an American, and therefore, will not be voting in their election this year, like most global citizens I am raptly following the 24/7 media … Read more
Recently, I sat with a woman who described applying for a CEO position in a prestigious trade organization; she was offered the job, and then turning it down. Unsure about why she didn’t grab the ring when it was presented, she mused that maybe on some deep level she didn’t see herself as a leader. … Read more
