If you haven’t started thinking about your goals for next 2013, you better get cracking! In this three part video series, and December webinar on the subject, we’re evaluating what makes a good goal statement – the kind that is more likely to be achieved! Simple goal statements like “in 2013 we...
work-life balance
Gratitude and Work-Life – or Life-Work?
Happy Thanksgiving! In the U.S. we love to look forward to this day of family and food. And we love to dread a few traditions that usually come along with family and food, too. And somehow work just doesn't slow down. Here’s a little secret to managing the work-life craziness. Let the gratitude in...
5 Tips to Make Work-Life Balance, Work For You
I originally had another blog planned for this week but after some great feedback from my last post I decided to write this one instead. While you all know that I am now a work at home Mom-preneur, this has only been my reality for a few years. Prior to this, I got up before the crack of dawn,...
Research Says: SuperMoms are More Likely To Be Depressed
Study: Why SuperMoms Are More Likely To Be Depressed (Katrina Leupp, University of Washington at Seattle 2011) Finding: The strain to attain work life balance may be causing depression in some stay-at-home SuperMoms. Note about The Woman Effect Research Index: This study was performed by...
Are We Done With Dress-For-Success Marketing?
I read Forbes Woman pretty regularly because I find many great writers there covering issues of interest to business women. I even aspire to write there myself, but I have a dirty little secret to share about this valuable online publication and many others who cater to professional women. The...
Authenticity: Natural Stress Reduction
I’ve been delving deeply into the subject of authenticity lately as I launch my eSeminar on the power of your Authentic Leadership Style, and I’m beginning to see even more power in authenticity than I’d previously really focused on – including the way in which it can help you create space in your...
Research Says: Recession Equals More Mr. Moms
Study: Recession and It's Aftermath Create More Mr. Moms (Wall Street Journal, 2011) Finding: Working Dad's are transitioning into Mr. Moms in the aftermath of recent recessions, and are allowing their working wives to carry the economic burden. InPower Insight: Embrace the shift of women working...