An Executive Development Plan (EDP) is a valuable planning document for enhancing the professional skills of both yourself and your team of executives. If you notice your executives’ professional growth has stalled or if your industry has rapidly changing requirements, an EDP can be vital in keeping your team focused on success, growth, and building…
Career Management
Effective Strategies to Showcase Your Leadership Skills, Even Without Direct Experience
You aspire to lead and manage a team, inspiring them to achieve their best and executing strategies to meet organizational goals. However, you face a common predicament: you lack the formal leadership experience that most job applications require. This can create a catch-22 situation, as you need the position to gain experience, but you need…
The Thinness Economy
There is no doubt that there is a significant cultural pressure on women to conform to a thin ideal, which is often associated with beauty, youthfulness, and desirability. This pressure can be attributed to various factors, including media representations of thinness, the diet industry, and social norms. From an economic perspective, the diet and weight-loss…
When Your Boss is NOT Your Advocate
If you feel like your boss isn’t advocating for you, it can be a frustrating and demotivating experience. Here are some steps you can take to address the situation: Schedule a meeting with your boss: Request a meeting with your boss to discuss your concerns. Explain how you feel and what you believe your boss…
Interview Responses that WON’T Get You Hired
What are some taboos a job seeker should refrain from mentioning in their initial meeting with a prospective employer? Here are some that I can think of from the years I was hiring people: “I don’t know much about the company.”This statement indicates that you haven’t done your research about the company before the interview,…
Things to Consider Before Calling it Quits
In these very interesting times, perhaps some have been thinking about quitting and moving on. Considering quitting your job can be a significant decision that can impact various aspects of your life, including financial stability, career advancement, and personal well-being. Here are some essential questions you should ask yourself before quitting your job: What is…
Getting Respect as a C-Level Newbie
As a C-level executive in a new environment, it’s important to establish respect and authority among your team and peers. Here are some tips that can help you achieve this: Listen and learn: Take the time to understand the company’s culture, values, and goals. Listen to your team and colleagues to understand their perspectives and…
More White Spaces in Your Calendar is Better!
Since Covid-19 shut down much of the world, many people’s calendars ended up with less and less white spaces. It’s important to prioritize self-care and balance in your life, so here are some tips to create more white space in your schedule: Identify your priorities: Make a list of your most important tasks and responsibilities…
Goal-Setting Mistakes
While goal-setting is generally a positive practice, there are situations where we may just be doing it the wrong way. Here are some instances where goal-setting may be less than ideal: Setting Unrealistic Goals: Setting goals that are too far beyond your current capabilities can lead to disappointment and frustration. It is important to set…
When You Aren’t Appreciated at Work
Feeling unappreciated at work can be demotivating and discouraging. Among the worse signs (IMO) are: 1. Your boss or coworkers take credit for your work.2. You feel uninspired.3. Your ideas aren’t heard in meetings but repeated and praised by someone else later.4. You don’t have access to growth opportunities.5. You feel like you’re wasting your…