In celebration and gratitude for all our women and men in uniform and those who've served, we're posting this special veteran's career advice column by Brad Miller. In the service and thinking about jumping in to the civilian world? Know a vet who could use some career advice? Please share this...
Coaching Advice
Leadership, the Imposter Syndrome, and Being REAL
Do you ever feel like an imposter? Like someone will figure out you aren't up to the job you have? Guess what? The Imposter Syndrome is a thing. And it's a thing all kinds of leaders learn to deal with and overcome. Women. Men. Even people like you who are in exactly the right place at the right...
3 Ways a Male Executive Can Help Create a Less Biased Corporate Culture
Dear Dana, I’ve recently been promoted to an executive position in my company and I read your article about how senior women can help change corporate culture regarding gender and sexual discrimination and harassment. In my new position, I now see things that are walking the line of sexism and...
3 Stages of Career Transition: Putting Yourself “Out There” For a Job Search
Maybe you’re a little bored. Maybe you’re too comfortable. Maybe you hate your boss. Maybe you’re about to be laid off. Maybe you’re just operating below your top capacity. Maybe you’re not sure it’s time for a job search, but you’re thinking about it anyway. Wherever you’re at, even if you’re...
How Does Executive Coaching Work?
Some Truths About Executive Coaching Executive coaching is the new state-of-the-art for career development. It’s like having a professional mentor–but much more. I never cease to be amazed at the power of the coaching process to draw out the skills or talent that was previously hidden...
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,...
Conflict Management Trick: RIGHT vs. RIGHT
Every time I do a leadership training seminar at least one person in the room always has the same light bulb go off when I introduce the Conflict Management idea of RIGHT vs. RIGHT, described in Chris McGoff’s The PRIMES. You can see it in their eyes when they are able to perceive an alternative...
My Wish List for Senior Executives
What key skill should every senior executive (and anyone aspiring to be one someday) master? The art of listening. John helps us understand why this is so important. How can you improve your listening skills this week? (We all can!) - InPower Editors Several people asked me recently what the most...
Dear Dana Workplace Advice: Why Should I Bother Feeling Grateful For a Crappy Boss?
Welcome to “Dear Dana”, our regular column on career and workplace advice/coaching. Please write in and tell me about a career challenge or frustration you’re facing at the office! – Dana Theus Dear Dana, I’ve been having a tough time at work lately (crappy boss etc.) and my sister keeps telling...
Dear Dana Interview Advice: Am I More Than What I Do?
Welcome to “Dear Dana”, our regular column to give you career and workplace advice/coaching. Please write in and tell me about a career challenge or frustration you’re facing at the office! – Dana Theus Dear Dana, Last year I got rejected for a transfer in my company that I applied for. I was...