"Work-life balance" is an overused phrase that unrealistically reinforces an idea that equal parts of work and life are the goal. They're not. Today we know that work is a part of life and that we are constantly juggling them both. While in some ways this is exciting and wonderful, in others it's...
InPower Women Blog
Women at Work Boardroom or Playroom: What do you choose to prioritize ?
By: Aditi Basu The struggles of the working mom are global, as guest author Aditi Basu informs us. Her story from India sounds just like the stories of working women the world over. If you ever feel stretched, tired or "not enough" know that you are not alone and that you ARE enough - and then...
An Infographic Look at History’s Most Amazing Female Leaders
While many extraordinary female leaders are household names, this selection of incredible women are not as well known. Discover the incredible women who changed the world and are often forgotten. Originally on: Brightonsbm.com Get InPower Women blog posts in your inbox and receive The Woman Effect...
Work-Life Balance: Return to Work While the Going’s Good
What's the cost of opting out of the workforce, for a little while or a long while? Many women don't do the calculation of what they lose by staying at home to take care of kids - and parents! Go in eyes open, as Kathryn advises. - InPower Editors So often women tell me that they’ll return to work...
Surviving Abuse & Telling The Kids About It: Video Interview with Lauren Book
How do you talk about abuse if you're a survivor? What do you tell children about abuse? Surviving abuse is one of the most challenging things to talk to anyone about, much less your children, and yet it can be so important to anyone's sense of power to talk about the most awful things....
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...
Silencing the Inner Mean Girl
Do you ever feel stuck in your negative thoughts? Join the club! When we think about the future through the lens of the past it's easy to let negativity rule. Emily gives us some great insight into how to shut up your inner mean girl. - InPower Editors In my group coaching sessions, I ask...
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...