Prescence & Personal Brand
Your Work Doesn’t Speak for Itself
October 13, 2026
We have all heard the advice, “Keep your head down, work hard, and your work will speak for itself.” I disagree. Don’t get me wrong. Doing great work
How Do You Stay Authentic on LinkedIn?
July 29, 2026
I always appreciate the questions that come in from readers. Sometimes, I need to think about them. Often, they are the inspiration for a future post. Thanks to Hilary for
A Simple Habit That Has a Huge Impact
June 23, 2026
Do you always say what you think? I used to teach, “If you think it, say it.” But when I received some funny looks, it made me realize that, perhaps,
Don’t Ask for Credit, Take It
June 2, 2026
My morning walks are a time for thinking, reflecting, and listening to audiobooks. I constantly hit pause on the book and record on my phone dictating a newsletter based on
Being interrupted, dismissed, or diminished? Try these 4 strategies.
May 12, 2026
Those of you who’ve seen me in person know that I’m not the tallest person. So not surprising that a reader reached out with this problem: I’m a stereotypical
How to Harness Anxiety
April 14, 2026
A few weeks ago, I wrote about if Fear Is a Good Motivator. With so much going on in the world and in my little part of it, anxiety is the
Unhappy at work? This may be to blame.
April 7, 2026
I’m sure you’ve heard some version of the phrase, “You reap what you sow,” or “What goes around comes around,” or even “Karma’s a bitch.” There are so many idioms
Is fear a good motivator?
March 31, 2026
Last year about this time I wrote a post called, Is Guilt A Good Motivator. The conclusion I made was that sometimes guilt can be a powerful driver of needed action. It turns out,
Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Disclosure: Why the Difference Matters
February 24, 2026
I recently had the pleasure of attending a conference filled with incredibly smart, inspiring, and fabulous women. The night before the event, a group of us gathered over pizza, salads,