One of the most damaging narratives women carry into midlife transitions is this: “If I change now, I’m starting over.” That belief keeps many capable, experienced women stuck in roles,…
Read MoreThere’s another experience I’m hearing about more often than quiet firing. It doesn’t show up in performance reviews. It doesn’t trigger concern from colleagues. And it often goes unnoticed even…
Read MoreIn executive coaching, I see it constantly: brilliant leaders trying to solve a ‘Positioning’ problem with a ‘Performance’ solution. If you are being quiet-fired, working harder won’t save you because…
Read MoreIf you’ve never heard of quiet firing, count yourself lucky. It’s when a company doesn’t officially fire an employee… they just slowly make their work life unbearable. Responsibilities are taken…
Read MoreIn 2013, Anne Hathaway was awarded a Golden Globe for her role in the movie version of Les Misérables. As I watched her accept her award, I was touched by…
Read MoreNavigating life’s relentless demands can sometimes push us into a state where merely getting through the day feels like an uphill battle. This condition, often termed “survival mode,” is our…
Read MoreYou have probably heard it said that we always have a choice in whatever we face in life. Last year, a colleague and friend, remarked that sometimes, we have to…
Read MoreDoes your marriage or long-term relationship feel like a “life without parole” prison sentence? Does your relationship lack a heart and soul connection?
Read MoreWhen was the last time you really paid attention to how you spend your time? Are you spending your time with people and on activities that energize you, or…
Read MoreThe term “broken home” is often used to describe a divorce or the ending of a long-term relationship especially when children are involved. What many people don’t understand, is that…
Read MoreIf you have driven a car, you are probably familiar with rumble strips. Rumble strips are a safety feature. They are the raised areas on the outside edges of a…
Read MoreWhat is Imposter Syndrome and how can you break free of the hold it has on you? Imposter syndrome is a silent saboteur that robs many talented individuals of the…
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