Career

March 25, 2019

I’m Speaking at TEDx!

I’m thrilled to a featured speaker at this year’s TEDx Greensboro.   The event will be held on April 4th at Triad Stage theater.  This year’s […]
November 24, 2018

Paid Family Leave: Time for the U.S. to Catch Up

Nine years ago when I had my son D2, I had no concept of paid family leave. While I knew I would take three months off, […]
November 6, 2016

Not Sure You’re Qualified? Go for the Job Anyway.

  “Why didn’t we have any female applicants?” This was the question posed by my colleague after a final round of candidate interviews. Where were the […]
June 18, 2016

Do You Need a Sponsor or a Mentor?

When I was a young PR manager working in New York in the late nineties, I desperately wanted to land an overseas assignment.  I tried to […]
September 7, 2015

Lessons from My First Job

Do you remember your first job right after college? Even though it was probably entry level it was a milestone. Unpaid internships now behind you, you were […]
June 25, 2015

Paid Family Leave: Time for the U.S. to Catch Up

Nine years ago when I had my son D2, I had no concept of paid family leave. While I knew I would take three months off, […]
March 12, 2015

Four Strategies to Stop Feeling Like a Fraud at Work

I had just landed my first major international assignment in Shanghai. The job was a promotion for me at one of the world’s largest and most prestigious […]
September 24, 2014

How to Navigate Office Politics Without Becoming an Evil Dark Lord

Be honest. When you hear the words “political savvy” what do you think? Underhanded? Conniving? Backstabbing? Relentlessly ambitious? You’ve seen these people. They always are maneuvering. […]
July 13, 2014

When to Turn Down a Promotion

Your performance reviews have been stellar. Even in this cash-strapped economy, you get bonuses. You’ve been told you are a “high-potential” employee with a bright future. […]