This is my second reference to the book Turn The Ship Around, by David Marquet. It’s such a good book on empowering leadership I recommend it to any leader or aspiring leader. Empowering leadership is not easy. Here is one secret to it that I particularly like. Have you ever met someone who’s...
Dana Theus
6 Things You can Do When You’ve Had Enough Of Sexual Discrimination & Self-Sabotage
Every woman reaches a point at least once in her life (most of us, many more), where the frustration of sexual discrimination, subtle undermining or personal self-sabotage we learned at the knee of the dominant culture smacks us in the face. You know it. It’s that moment of wordless disbelief,...
“I’m not ready yet…” An Equal Pay Gap Contributor?
I have a female client, J, transitioning careers who just woke up to how she’s getting in her own way – and mustering the courage to stop. This post celebrates her, and every other woman who’s decided to “get ready to be ready” to take that next step and talk up her achievements for the next job,...
I’m Not Ready Yet… Why Women Don’t Get Paid For Their Potential
I have a female client, J, transitioning careers who just woke up to how she’s getting in her own way – and mustering the courage to stop. This post celebrates her, and every other woman who’s decided to “get ready to be ready” to take that next step and talk up her achievements for the next job,...
How Magic Really Works (or, How My Personal Brand Became The GoJuice Of My Health Triangle)
Body? Mind? Spirit? Chocolate? These questions have wrestled with me my whole life, through a successful escape from a dysfunctional family; a personal exodus out of Los Angeles; a successful corporate, internet startup, consulting and coaching career; and (not last) the birthing, nurturing and...
Leadership Skills Outside Your Comfort Zone
So you’ve just gotten that great opportunity you’ve wanted for so long. You got the promotion! Woo hoo! You settle into your new office, put the higher pay in your monthly budget, meet your colleagues, receive the key to the bathroom and put that first board meeting on your calendar. Then the...
Leadership Skills Outside Your Comfort Zone
So you’ve just gotten that great opportunity you’ve wanted for so long. You got the promotion! Woo hoo! You settle into your new office, put the higher pay in your monthly budget, meet your colleagues, receive the key to the bathroom and put that first board meeting on your calendar. Then the...
Authentic Self-Promotion for Women – Part 2 (Self-confidence Strategies)
When women talk about their own accomplishments, we get ahead more than when we don't. But we don't do it enough! Often it just doesn't feel right to talk about ourselves so positively because we feel like it's bragging. But there are so many ways to promote ourselves that aren't bragging - and...
Authentic Self-Promotion for Women – Part 1 (Self-confidence Strategies)
Women walk a fine line when it comes to talking up their accomplishments. It's far too easy for us to be too modest, so no one knows how awesome we are - or too aggressive, so we get labeled the B-word (Braggart!). Research last year showed how most of the career advancement techniques we're all...
Do Women Need a Mentor to Succeed?
Every young professional hears it: “Get a mentor!” Many companies invest in mentoring programs, especially for women aspiring to advance. But do mentor programs pay off –– for the mentors and the mentees? My clients and I have had positive experiences, but, who knows? Maybe we’re not typical?...