Dec 20, 2024 | Navigating workplace dynamics
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 too far, and I find myself ill-equipped to effectively guide them regarding their romantic relationships, health issues,...
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...
Nov 20, 2024 | Navigating workplace dynamics
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 though it might feel trivial sometimes (it can be) or not worth the effort (believe me, it pays off 💸). A 15-year study by...
Nov 5, 2024 | Navigating workplace dynamics
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 initiative. You have a brilliant insight 💡 that could make a real difference, but your heart starts racing. The words catch in...
Sep 4, 2024 | Strengthening relationships with others
Networking is a loaded word for many, especially women. It can feel cringey–inauthentic, exploitative, and transactional. But it doesn’t have to. 🙅♀️ Instead, think of networking as relationship-building. 🤝 Learning something new. Developing an asset that grows more...
