Feb 13, 2025 | Navigating workplace dynamics
I work at a major state university as an associate professor. The pressure is intense to deliver high-quality instruction, network with peers, participate in department activities, secure funding grants, and publish new research. I am an excellent instructor. I...
Nov 29, 2024 | Navigating workplace dynamics
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. Some people are afraid to offend. Others are worried about being run over by an aggressor without the skills to defend...
Aug 7, 2024 | Navigating workplace dynamics
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. 🤷♀️ Many seemed overworked, drained, and underappreciated. Most didn’t have a family, and several lived separately from...
Oct 12, 2022 | Burning Question, Deepening self knowledge
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 team. It’s only been a few months – should I stay in this role or should I start to look for a new one? –...
Mar 9, 2022 | Burning Question, Navigating workplace dynamics
“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 defensive because I want to do a good job. How can I avoid the uncomfortable blame game and set a better example for my...
