A coaching client came to me recently, saying she needed help negotiating with her boss for certain considerations. Glad to help! Women have a hard time negotiating for what they want for a variety of reasons. Chief among those reasons: They feel … [Read more...] about Are you focused on the right thing?
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Create a professional development plan using these 10 steps
One way ensure that you will bring added value to your company is to have a professional development plan in place. Creating such a plan takes thought, research and work, but it will pay off down the road. And the time will pass anyway, so put it to … [Read more...] about Create a professional development plan using these 10 steps
Are women to blame for the glass ceiling?
While preparing the other day for a podcast guest spot with Sheri Fitts, a social media specialist in the financial sector, I came across a comment about the glass ceiling that set me back on my heels. Selena Rezvani, author of Pushback: How Smart … [Read more...] about Are women to blame for the glass ceiling?
Women and negotiations: Men are not the enemy
“You just gave the enemy your playbook.” Umm. What? That feedback from my recent “Negotiations Do’s and Don’ts” presentation threw me for a loop. “Enemy”? Who is this “enemy,” I wondered. And unfortunately, there was no name or contact … [Read more...] about Women and negotiations: Men are not the enemy
Why women need to learn negotiation skills
When my business mentor told me I should do a webinar on negotiation skills for women, I panicked. Oh my God, I said, I don't know ANYTHING about negotiations! Of course, that was a big fat lie. I negotiate all the time – and so do you. If … [Read more...] about Why women need to learn negotiation skills
Be prepared: Negotiations for women Q&A
What a wonderful webinar last week on negotiation skills for women! Nearly 40 women signed up for the presentation and provided wonderful feedback. Some questions arose that I was unable to see (yes, operator error – but at least now I know!). For … [Read more...] about Be prepared: Negotiations for women Q&A