Career Development

10 Mindsets That Undercut Happiness

Key Takeaways: happiness begins in your mind—many of the beliefs you hold actually undercut your joy before life even strikes; shifting these mindsets is where real change starts. Fixed mindsets lead you to avoid challenges and see failure as proof of limitations, whereas embracing a growth...

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How To Stop Negative Self Talk

When's the last time you tuned into the self talk running in the background of your thoughts? The one that's telling you that you're great - or not? It can feel like an impossible thing to try to reprogram that voice, but you can and unless you're constantly telling yourself you're awesome, you...

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Am I Crazy? 6 Tips for Getting Some Perspective

Key Takeaways: "Am I crazy" is often the wrong question—what you're really feeling is disconnected or overwhelmed. The real issue is usually a loss of perspective, not a loss of sanity. You're not alone—many smart, capable people question themselves when the world around them doesn’t align with...

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A Mentor Is Not Enough

Key Takeaways: A mentor is valuable, but it isn't enough—especially for women aiming for leadership roles. Studies show that while mentors provide guidance, sponsors—those who actively advocate for you—are crucial for career advancement. Without sponsorship, women often remain underrepresented in...

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You Are What You Think: The Significance of Your Word Choices

Key Takeaways: Word choices shape more than just conversations—they influence your reality, your relationships, and the path your life takes. Every word you say holds weight. Workplace jargon can subtly shift perception and behavior, often reinforcing exclusion or discouraging leadership—so it's...

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The Top 5 Mistakes Women Make Receiving Feedback

Key Takeaways: Receiving feedback as a woman often means managing style critiques, not just performance issues: Women are disproportionately given feedback about how they behave—not just what they achieve. This makes receiving feedback more personal and often more difficult to process...

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Are You Fully Charged? 5 Ways to Energize Your Work & Life

Key Takeaways: Integrating work & life is the real balancing act. Forget the old tug-of-war between the office and everything else—true well-being comes when we design lives (and workplaces) where our personal values and professional goals can actually coexist without a constant cage match. If...

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5 Practices To Go From Fears to Fierce

Key Takeaways: Fear is normal—don’t pretend it’s not there. Instead of hiding behind rational excuses, call fear what it is. You're not broken; you're just human. And fear, like heartburn after pizza, is something we all deal with. Make friends with your fear. Invite it in, give it a nickname, and...

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Do You Confuse Emotions with Emotional Intelligence (EQ?)

Key Takeaways: Emotional intelligence isn’t about suppressing feelings—it’s about understanding them. EQ isn’t the absence of emotion; it’s the skill of recognizing emotions (yours and others’) and responding to them in a way that’s constructive, not reactive. Strong emotions don’t mean someone’s...

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