InPower Women Blog

Stop Praising the Differences in Men and Women

For years, I have been writing about the differences in the brains of men and women. I have touted the innate strengths women bring to the workplace. I have supported communication skills training that teach us to adapt to gender-based styles. The men in my life are indirectly teaching me that I...

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Stop the Spiral of Negative Self Judgment

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, shared in a speech that no matter how charmed her life looks, every day she falls short of what she had hoped to accomplish. Then she has to consciously stop her brain from beating herself up for her shortcomings. She ended by telling us to “Let go of...

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Why The Woman Effect? Men are Helping Us

As you may know by now, I’ve been on a research quest to understand why The Woman Effect is helping organizations and economies succeed when there is significant presence of women in leadership. My fourth (and final for now) finding turned out to be a happy surprise. In our search for leadership...

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In Power Women – Crossing Our Divides

The subject of women’s relationship to power is fascinating to me and in discussions with others I find the subject rich and deep for women and men alike. I see powerful women in some very distinct categories viewing power, leadership and success very differently, but but I believe that when we share our understanding of power across these divides, then we will tap into the collective power of WOMAN in our society.

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How Not To Fall Victim To “The Motherhood Penalty”

It’s a fact, Ladies. The most fulfilling experience of our lives – nurturing little beings into wonderful adults – is statistically killing our careers. At least that’s what the data says. According to a 2010 study by Michelle Budig and Melissa Hodges of the Social and Demographic Research...

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5 Ways To ‘Clear The Decks’ For Self-Care This Summer

Ah, summer... when the pace of life slows down. It's a time for lazing in the sun with a book... taking a nap... for really taking a break... making time for self-care. Does that describe your summer? Me either. For many of us, summer actually brings a bigger to-do list. The work demands keep...

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InPower Summer Camp: 20 Fun Activities for The Working Mom

Summer is a special time that you deserve to take advantage of.  You’ve worked so hard over the past year, survived the holidays and maybe even some big birthdays.  Now is a time to celebrate all of your achievements with a little rest and relaxation.  It’s summer time.  Get out there and really...

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How to Overcome The Imposter Syndrome

With more women joining the workforce than ever before, it would be easy to assume that a promotion to a role of power and influence would boost our confidence. Sadly, the voice of doubt that used to hold us back as students or in entry-level roles is now sinking it’s claws into our career...

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Time to Change the Working Mom Culture

Have you ever been asked “How do you do it all”?  For me this question sets off many emotional triggers, like: “Wow!  You think I’m doing that well?”  - I’m proud “You think I do “it” all?” – I’m shocked “Have there been times when you thought I didn’t “do it all”? – I’m worried “What’s the big...

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