This is a picture of me. No, not the happy, smiling lady featured in front. She was among the interviewees for a behind-the-scenes segment at the NBA Finals, ecstatic to be there. I’m the other woman. The one with the credentials around my neck, obliviously...
Are you using the right words? A colleague sent the following email, in which she’s circling back again with a higher-up who has not yet delivered feedback as promised. And she’s clearly uncomfortable having to do so. It reads like this – I’ve...
I recently caught up with a former colleague who is questioning the stagnation of her career. She’s a talented media creator who has spent the past decade producing content her seemingly blasé boss confirms is “good” and she wonders if she’ll...
There are a lot of ladder references in the corporate world. We strive to continually advance to The Top. Advancement is achieved on the Rungs of Opportunity. And, of course, it’s all about The Climb. (At least, according to Miley Cyrus…) Maybe...
You probably know the people to avoid at work. The woman who arrives late every day but announces your atypical early departure by calling out within earshot of the boss, “Heading home already? Lucky you, to have a short day!” The guy who looks for the...
You’ve studied the subject matter, made your pitch, and landed the interview. You’ve done your research, rehearsed your questions, and are eager to show you know how to front a feature. Now what? You’re ready to go but to make the most of your story,...
