By: Katerina Sokou Could getting more women in the workforce be the key to a stronger and more stable global economy? Some leading thinkers, including at the International Monetary Fund, argue exactly that. “Growth is the lens through which we view the issue of female labor force participation, as...
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Speaking a Truth that Hurts
Whether you are typically cautious or assertive when it comes to stating your opinions without being asked, it is likely you shy away from telling a friend, colleague or family member something that you fear could hurt. The feedback could be as simple as letting a presenter know he has...
Embrace the Power of Choice
Feel stuck? Choose to become unstuck. Have you ever felt stuck in a job, with a daycare, or just in a bad situation? It's a sinking feeling when you feel like there's no way out. But we have good news! In this month’s Working Mom chat Dana and Lizzy will talk about how you always have a choice...
The [Right] Way to Make Waves at Work
Do you ever think you can't make change happen because you don't have the title and the authority? Think again and find inspiration in this chat with Emily and Patti - two changemakers of the first order! - InPower Editors Kindness may not be the first word we typically associate with the top...
How Do You Respond To Gender Discrimination & Bias?
What do you do in that moment where you see someone discriminating against you - or another woman? - Click To Tweet Sometimes you want to lash out at gender discrimination. Sometimes you're so flabbergasted you don't know what to say or do. Take some tips from InPowerWomen.com bloggers Dana Theus...
What’s Your Purpose? [Video]
Why it important to tap into your "purpose" to help you succeed in your career? The discussion of your life's purpose is talked about a lot, but still not well understood by many women. Join Executive Coach Dana Theus and Purpose Coach, Carin Rockind in a live video discussion of the relationship...
Communicating Powerfully
Have you ever noticed how many leadership development resources emphasize effective communication? How many bosses will mark you down (or up!) for your communication skills? Have you ever thought about why it's so important for your career success to be a good communicator? In ancient times, some...
Career Coaching for Your Inner Critic
We are all familiar with that little voice in our head that likes to sabotage our confidence - our inner critic. Henna gives some very practical advice for how to deal with her. - InPower Editors We all have an inner critic. She’s usually telling us: – “You’re not really going to ask for that...
Women in STEM – Interview with a Female NASA Leader [VIDEO]
The stats still aren’t good for women in executive leadership, but they’re particularly poor in STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Today at 3:30pm Eastern, Dana will interview Teresa Vanhooser, Deputy Director of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center about women, leadership...
Decoding Leadership Presence: 3 Steps to Confidence
Does someone with leadership presence always make a good leader? Can someone without presence lead effectively? Many career gurus will say leadership presence is essential to becoming a good, and ladder-climbing, leader. In my experience, however, many good leaders get ahead with only a mild...








