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Equipt Scripts: How to Ask for More Money
“Money talk” makes a lot of people squirm. Yep, I’m talking about salary negotiations, asking for raises, and those awkward “How much do you make?”...
Argh! I cried in my annual review – now what?
I work at a major state university as an associate professor. The pressure is intense to deliver high-quality instruction, network with peers,...
Want to earn more $$$ in 2025?
If you’re hoping for a bigger and better comp package this year, I have bad news. As the famous saying goes, hope isn’t a strategy, and it’s a waste...
Q&A: They offered me a job and then rescinded!
I graduated from college last June and have been on the job hunt since. I recently received a job offer from a company I was genuinely excited...
Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” Has Limits
I’m a big reader. 📚 Last year, I shared my Top 12 Books That Will Change Your Life. This year, I will review a book each month and give you some...
Feeling stuck? Your values can show you the way.
During the 2024 presidential campaign, Kamala Harris was asked a question about her shifting policy perspectives, to which she responded, “My values...
Q&A: Help! My boss is a micromanager
I’ve been at my job for nearly two years and was recently assigned to report to someone new. We joined the company in the same timeframe, and she is...
“New Year, New You” is BS!
Yep, I said it. Forget "New Year, New You" promotional messages pouring into your inbox and headspace. It’s bullsh*t. 🙅🏻♀️ New you? It’s insulting....
Your 2024? It’s Time to Wrap it Up!
If you’ve had a rough year, you may be eager to say good riddance to 2024. If the year went exceedingly well, you may be content to relish the final...
Q&A: Feel like an untrained therapist at work?
I’m a people manager and pride myself on team members feeling comfortable opening up to me about their personal problems. But, sometimes, it goes...
OUCH – What’s Next for Women at Work?
It’s been over a month. America has spoken. We have a new president-elect. 🗳️ The analyses will continue for months, years, perhaps decades. Given...
Equipt Scripts: How to Prepare for a Performance Review
I get it. It’s been a long year, and you’re ready to relax and enjoy the holidays 🧘♀️. But, before you sign off for the year and indulge in some...
Equipt Scripts: How to Seek and Receive Feedback
One of the top things most people struggle with at work is handling tricky conversations. 😬💬 There’s so much anxiety around finding the right words....
The Art (and Science) of Authentic Small Talk
Does that headline read as a conundrum? 🤨 Is it possible to be authentic AND good at small talk? Yes! For starters, small talk isn’t small–even...
Q&A: When You’re the Only Woman at Work
I work for a software company and I am the only woman engineer on the team. Further, I am also a woman of color and I am quite small at just 5’0...
5 ways to stop freezing up in front of leadership
You’ve been looking forward to this meeting all month. At the top of the agenda, your department leader asked the team for input on a major...
Q&A: Your ambition shouldn’t cost you your health
I want a big, full life – a successful career and a family. Ha – I’m not even married yet, so those things are in the distant future. But I feel...
The Gendered Word Holding Women Back
Ambition has become a taboo word for women. Bogged down by negative societal and gendered associations, the message is loud and clear. If you’re an...
Get over the cringe factor and build your network
Networking is a loaded word for many, especially women. It can feel cringey–inauthentic, exploitative, and transactional. But it doesn’t have to....
Q&A: You Don’t Want What They Have
I’ve been working for the same manager for seven years. I am eager to get promoted, but she said I can’t get promoted until she does! She’s a VP,...
Why I left a great job (and why you might too)
I left a great job in my late 20s because I didn’t want to follow in the footsteps of the women ahead of me. That sounds harsh, but it’s true. 🤷♀️...
Q&A: Denied a promotion, again – arghhh!
I really enjoy working for my company and have been focused on earning a promotion for over a year (after being denied the same promotion a year...
You were denied a promotion – now what?
Failing sucks. 😔 Forget the cringeworthy “fail forward” or “fail fast” language that permeates work culture. For most people, failing can be...
Q&A: How to Get Unstuck After a Career Disruption
After 10 years in an HR career, I took a 2-year break to care for an ailing parent who passed away a few months ago. Getting back into the workforce...
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:...
Q&A: How to get your way (skillfully)
As a new mom with a high-pressure job, I constantly feel pulled in different directions. I'm embarrassed to ask my boss for a more flexible or...
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...
Q&A: How to start getting control back in your life…
I am exhausted all the time with two toddlers and a demanding job. I feel like my home is always a wreck with dishes in the sink, laundry on the...
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...
Q&A: How to Network Without Feeling Weird
I’m an introvert so networking is hard for me. I hate it! Once I overcome my nervousness and participate in a productive conversation, what then? I...
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...
Q&A: Perfectionism is holding me back!
I am a perfectionist. I admit it. I want everything to be exactly as I envision it. The details matter! The pressure I put on myself stresses me to...
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...
Q&A: The holidays stress me out!
Q. I started a new job 3 months ago and desperately want to impress my colleagues and fit into the team culture. Everyone is participating in a...
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...
Q&A: My boss undermines me – now what?
My boss talks over me and doesn’t want my suggestions. I think my expertise threatens him as he only has 1 more year of experience than I have, but...
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...
There is No Aspiration Gap with Young Women. There’s an Expectation Gap.
Entitled. Lazy girls. Quiet quitters. Those labels and viral TikTok rants might be clever stereotypical jabs but they fall short of reality....
Q&A: Help! My boss has no boundaries!
Good news! 🎉 You asked for it and we’re bringing it to you. Our popular Q&A series, Burning Questions, is getting its own newsletter. Over the...
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...
Q&A: How to Combat Vacation Stigma?
I’m all for taking my vacation, but most of my colleagues don’t, and they frown upon me for doing so. They fear they will be judged as uncommitted,...
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...
Q&A: Are You Overdue for a Promotion?
I’ve been at my company for 7 years and have not been promoted. Lots of promises are made but then nothing happens. What should I do? Ashlee, 26...
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...
Q&A: How to Connect with Industry Experts
I know I need a mentor but no one in my family went to college so I have no exposure to people with business expertise. How can I secure a mentor? ...
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...
Q&A: Building Relationships
I know I need to invest in building more relationships, but I haven’t made the time. I think Covid made me complacent. Now, I’m not sure if I’m lazy...
5 Mind-Blowing Meditation Apps to Help You Find Your Zen
Meditation 🧘♀️ – the ultimate way to calm the chaos in your mind. Whether you're feeling stressed, anxious, or just need a break from the hustle...
Q&A: Escaping a Job Rut
I feel trapped in a job that I’m good at and pays the bills, but I don’t enjoy it and there is limited opportunity to get promoted. I’ll be 30 next...
3 Ambitious Women Changing the Game
In a world where women are often told to be less ambitious, it's time to celebrate the trailblazers who are breaking down barriers and changing the...
Q&A: Insecure About Ambition
When I share my goals and ambitions for my life and career, I often feel like others are judging me. How can I share my dreams and goals without...
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...
Breaking Barriers: How to Tackle Gender Bias in the Workplace
Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut at work because of gender bias? If so, you're not alone. Many women (and men) face this issue every...
Q&A: Taking Control of Your Career: Managing Non-Core Job Tasks
I routinely take on a lot of notetaking and party planning tasks at work. I now recognize this takes away from my actual job responsibilities. What...
What to do about The Great Breakup
I left a great job with a great company at the age of 31. I didn’t want to leave. I had to leave. Despite ten (mostly) incredible years at a...
Maximizing Your Career and Personal Potential
Women today face a multitude of challenges in their personal and professional lives. However, there are experts and resources available to help...
Q&A: Navigating Career Crossroads: When Your Role Doesn’t Align with Your Strengths
I’m struggling to find my place at work. My role doesn’t feel t aligned with my strengths and I’m having a hard time vibing with the rest of the...
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...
Mental Health Matters: Inspiring Stories and Resources to Empower You
Mental health is a topic that affects us all, yet it can often be a difficult and uncomfortable one to discuss. But it doesn't have to be that way....
Mental Wellness Impacts All of Us
Mental health awareness wasn’t a “thing” when I was growing up. If I was struggling or needed support, my mom would tell me to “buck up”, so I did....
Q&A: How to Taking Back Control of Your Mental Health: A Guide to Asking for Support
I am struggling with my mental health. How do I ask for more support at work without undermining my reputation as a strong performer? - Essence,...
Unleashing the Power of a Personal Board of Directors: Lessons from Industry Leaders
Whether you're looking to make better decisions, reach new heights, or simply want to surround yourself with positive and supportive individuals,...
B.Y.O.B. for Work.Life: It’s Not What You Think
Surprise! This is not an invitation to bring your own booze to work. (Although there might be days when that is tempting 😜) Instead, BYOB is an...
Building Your Dream Team: A Step-by-Step Guide
Our Members continue to share issues they are struggling with and we’ll highlight one or more in each newsletter. How do I go about building my own...
One Month Strengths Challenge
Over the next month, pay attention to the activities that make you feel strong, happy and energized 😄. Write them in the “Loved It” column. (A good...
Q&A: The Secret to Answering ‘What is Your Greatest Weakness?’ in Job Interviews
“I’ve recently discovered my strengths (based on an Equipt session!) and it still feels awkward to define something I’m good at but don’t enjoy or...
Play to Your Strengths
“What are your strengths?” is a common, sometimes dreaded, question in a job interview. Most of us respond to the question based on a definition we...
How Your Values Can Improve Your Life, According to Brené Brown and Jan Stassen
Brené Brown knows the most powerful way to double down on our personal growth is to get clear on our values and the behaviors that support...
Connect With Your Inner Compass to Create a Work.Life You Really Want
When I was 23, my first manager suggested I write down my values. I wasn’t sure what that meant. What are values? What are my values?! 😬 I thought...
Your Top 3 Mindset Masters
In one episode, Ted shared a poignant leadership lesson highlighting the power of curiosity. And let's be honest, if Ted Lasso says it's important,...
Make Curiosity Your Competitive Edge
Over the past year, I’ve spoken with dozens of business executives and HR leaders from companies big and small, across a range of industries, and...
Bored to Brilliant: How to Cultivate Curiosity in Your Daily Life
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget to take time to explore new ideas and perspectives. However,...
How Your Mindset Can Change Your Life
If you've ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly achieve success while others struggle despite their intelligence, talent, or education,...
3 Mindset Masters
Most people have heard of the hit Apple TV+ series, Ted Lasso in which an American football coach is exported to the U.K. to manage a British...
Q&A: Your Money Mindset, Practical Tips for a Wealthy Future
I grew up with money being a taboo topic. Money was always tight and a divisive topic for my parents. Now, I avoid talking about money and shy away...
Sit at the Head of Your Money Table
Get this: According to UBS, 98% of widows and divorcees have some advice for you - take an active role in your finances now. Or live with regret...
The Future of Financial Self-Care: Expert Perspectives on Wealth and Wellness for Women
Looking for some fresh perspectives on personal finance? Look no further than this curated list of experts who have mastered the art of money...
Sit at the Head of Your Money Table
Get this: According to UBS, 98% of widows and divorcees have some advice for you - take an active role in your finances now. Or live with regret...
Spanx, Startups, and Self-Care: How These Experts Find Balance in Busy Lives
Achieving a healthy work.life integration can be a difficult and elusive goal for many of us, but a growing number of experts are...
Q&A: Transforming the Blame Game in Your Team Debriefs
“When something goes wrong on my team at work, everyone gets defensive and blames one another. We typically do a project debrief and sometimes I get...
Q&A: Women and the ‘Cognitive Load’ – How to Relieve Stress and Find Balance at Home
Q: I want work.life balance, but I have too much responsibility at home to feel like this is achievable. How can I get to a better place with my...
The Myth of Balance
Work.Life balance. A familiar topic that often mystifies us as we strive to cultivate healthy relationships and meaningful work. How can work and...
Revolutionize Your Year-End Reflection with Tim Ferris’ Past Year Review
.The new year is a chance to reflect and reset 🤔. Yet the average person has abandoned their resolutions by February 1 and 68% of people even sooner...
Marry Well in 2022 and Beyond
Did you read that title and roll your eyes? Did you question your decision to click and read further? Were you confused because Equipt is about...
Know Thy Self
What kind of life do you want? Isn’t that a big question we all seek to answer? Yet, it’s not easy. Some people graduate from college and are super...
Healthy Holidays
The weather has shifted, twinkly lights cheer up neighborhoods, and there’s frenetic energy in the air. It’s exhilarating.And anxiety-inducing.So...
You Never Asked – A Tale in Knowing Your Worth
As written by Celine Krzan... It was the Winter of 2016, and I was beginning my search for a killer summer marketing internship. I was searching for...
Two Pay Systems – Who Knew?
As written by Jennifer Bostic: When I was starting out in my design career (in my 20s), I was offered a teaching position at an art 🎨 college in San...
A Climb to the Clubhouse
When I was growing up, my dad and my brothers built a clubhouse in our backyard 🏡. It was quite possibly the coolest thing a 6-year-old could ever...
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