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 theme is Keep it Simple. If [...]
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 women? I recently [...]
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 get on large, international client accounts and made sure [...]
Radical. Powerful. Doable. TEDx Greensboro!
I’m really excited to be a featured speaker this year at TEDx Greensboro, on Friday May 13th. Check out the TEDx Greensboro site at http://tedxgreensboro.com to see all of the amazing [...]
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 finally getting a real paycheck! You [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]