9 Things I Learned as a Solo Female Traveler
I took my first solo trip at the age of 18 when I was an undergraduate student at university. For a month after my freshman year, I traveled to Germany for some language-intensive classes....
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Let’s Take Back the Holidays!
It seems like every year, the holidays get more and more commercialized. Stores start putting up Christmas decorations in October, and it’s not uncommon to see Halloween candy on sale before the 31st of...
Tips for Managing Holiday Chaos – Find the Joy, Not the Stress
Some people love the holiday season and thrive with the flurry of activities, including decorating, shopping, and parties. Others find it a stressful time that adds a lot to their already busy plate, possibly...
The Truth About Writing a Great Resume
There are countless opinions, blog posts, books, fish stories, courses, webinars, and hashtags about resumes that will tell you, definitively, about writing a great resume. Most of them make recommendations that conflict with each...
Become a Little Bit Famous: Gaining Visibility for Brand YOU
Most of us have low wattage on the visibility and fame spectrums. We are unknown outside of a small network of friends and professional contacts. We are not boldface names. Many hardworking people are self-promotion challenged,...
Lessons from She-Hulk: Dismounting the Tightrope and Writing Your Own Ending
The first season of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law just ended and we can all pretend that it was a light-hearted superhero sitcom that offered us an escape from reality, but it did not. The...
Meaningful Social Media Strategies for Women-Led Small Businesses
For women-led businesses, the opportunity to build your brand on social media is invaluable. Social media is a great way to connect with new audiences, develop your brand, and build community with existing customers. ...
Practicing Civility in the Face of Defensive Behavior
These ‘daze,’ there is a lot of talk about increased incivility in our work and social interactions. What can we do to engage in fulfilling, productive conversations in the work and at home that...
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Being a Digital Nomad
The digital nomad lifestyle is often shrouded in mystery. To the outside observer, it can appear to be a life of constant adventure, freedom, and flexibility. And while there is certainly some truth to...
3 Tips When Creating Your Next Organizational or Corporate Team
“Try these three tips when creating your next organizational or corporate team,” says Catherine Mattiske, “and leave the frustration behind for good!” Groupthink Stinks. Don’t Hire People Like Yourself – Ever! — “Groupthink” occurs...