Failing sucks. 😔 Forget the cringeworthy “fail forward” or “fail fast” language that permeates work culture. For most people, failing can be...
Quick Takes
You’ve been laid off – now what?
Getting laid off sucks – especially when you are great at your job, love it or need it. 😒 It’s easy to spiral into a vortex of negative self-talk:...
No one can read your mind
As women, we’re conditioned to keep others happy while silently struggling. 😔 We’re caregivers, often the last to ask for anything. Or...
5 Steps to Manage What Irks You
Do you want more time, energy, happiness, money, and control over your life? If yes, you’re in good company. But something eats at you. Steals your...
Why Following Through is an Underrated Skill
I recently taught a course at a notable business school to undergrads seeking full-time employment in a few months. After advising how to secure an...
Stop waiting for easy. Handle “hard” better
February can be brutal. 😓 Cold.Dark.Broken resolutions.Valentine’s Day without a partner.(Arghh….) 😩 Don’t despair. February is the perfect time to...
12 Books That Will Change Your Life
Whether I’m coaching, teaching, mentoring or networking, I’m often asked: What are you reading and what books do you recommend I read? 📖 Choosing...
Equipt Women’s Best of 2023
When we started Equipt Women, we set an ambitious goal - to help one MILLION aspiring women advance their careers by 2030. 🙌 Now in 2023, we...
Put a Bow on 2023
Shop ‘til you drop. Rush ‘til you’re ragged. Party ‘til you’re pooped. 🎉 These well-intended festivities may ring in the holiday spirit but can...
Managing Your Boss – Yeah, It’s a Thing
It may surprise you that managing up – i.e., managing your boss – will help YOU succeed because it enables you to get stuff done. When my career...
Do You Have Healthy Boundaries or Are You Inflexible?
Boundaries are vital to keeping us on track and in check. ✅They keep us safe.✅They help us manage our time.✅They reduce stress.✅They increase...
Take Your Vacation Days to Get Ahead
Have you left vacation days on the table? If so, you’re not alone. Pew Research reported that nearly half (46%) of workers with Paid Time Off...
Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Should you stay or should you go? That’s the question. 🤔 Many young professionals are opting to stay – despite the return-to office-mandates and...
It Takes a Village….to Build a Career
You’ve heard the old saying - It takes a village to raise a child. (Most parents would agree.) It ALSO takes a village to build a career 🙌. No one...
Networking doesn’t have to suck :: Do’s and Don’ts
Networking at its core is about connection. Relationships. It’s that simple. And it’s an essential skill because it’s how you learn about new career...
Unapologetically Ambitious
“She’s too ambitious. Too assertive. Money-driven. Status-seeking.” Or… “She’s not ambitious enough. Too distracted by family. Lacks drive. Can’t...
Equipt Women’s Best of 2022
As a public benefit corporation and early-stage startup, it’s easy to get lost in the barrage of daily details, tasks and decisions. The path...
What’s the deal with ‘quiet quitting’?
Quiet quitting, the Great Resignation, and the pursuit of the“soft life”– these employment trends are hot topics in the news and on the rise. Get...
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