Six months ago, I would have sworn that I would not need another device in my house….ever. We are busting at the seams and there just isn’t room for anything else. Now, here I am, at home 24/7 (or rather 23.5/7 since I take a walk every day), with my sanity hanging on a […]
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having a Baby
Last week I was caught up with a woman I mentor, Camille, who just joined the workforce after graduating from an MBA program. She was asking all kinds of questions about career progression in the industry I am in. Many of her questions stemmed from the fact that she plans on having a baby in […]
I’m Sorry, but You Need to Say Sorry at Work
You’ve noticed there is a war against the use of the word “sorry” at work. Lately, everyone — including Forbes and CNBC — seems to be saying that saying “sorry” in the workplace will severely undermine your career. This focus has makes you paranoid; should I be saying “sorry” for using the word “sorry”?! I did […]
Dress for Success: Best Pants for Work
OK, so you have finished prepping for your big interview or presentation and picked out the perfect Blouse to wear. Now you need to pick pants!! Should you choose basic black? Or something in a vivid pattern? How long should they be? Is high waist appropriate? Ah! so many questions! You can’t really spend time […]
How do Fortune’s 40 Under 40 Women Dress for Success?
Last week, we looked at how Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Dress for Success. In case you don’t have time to read last week’s post, the key takeaway was: you need to wear a blazer. I found this, frankly, surprising; I didn’t expect such a strong affinity for blazers, given that I do not see many […]