Being excluded bothers me. I admit it. I’m talking about the casual get-togethers and informal social events where my male professional peers share ...
Many Professional Women Wrestle with Expectation Anxiety
It takes tremendous courage to perform well, even when you are scared. For professional women, this can be especially difficult. Sergeant Lorain Preva...
Live Life with Gumption
I had a wonderful friend and mentor that I lived next door to for over 20 years – her name was Katy Mims. Katy was a fifth generation Floridian and ...
Women are Stronger Together
Studies show that organizations with more senior ranking women have a competitive edge. Recent research also indicates that women in business who seek...
Ask Gracefully, But Ask
I recently attended the Waves of Change Women’s event honoring former Tampa Mayor, Sandy Freedman and Sheila Johnson, co-founder of BET (sold to Vi...
Celebrating International Women’s Day Makes Good Business Sense
#BeBoldForChange is this year’s theme celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. IWD was started in the early 1900’s in conjunction...
Pressure to Perform
Betty runs to the bathroom and begins to throw up. She is feeling the dread of getting up to present before co-workers and invited guests at the quart...
Why Boards Need More Women
Just as it’s true for work teams, diversity on boards leads to increased innovation, productivity and performance. When different perspectives are r...
“Her-Story” – Takes Leading with Courage
During Women’s History Month or as I like to call it “Herstory” Month, I often reflect on the brave women who have dedicated their lives for wha...