“People have really come to this place in their life where they want to be doing more work that is meaningful and connected to their core values,” Tara explains. “I’m finding that clients at all stages of their careers are asking themselves, ‘Is the work I’m doing filling my cup? Is it meaningful?'”
When I was 30 years old, I found myself at a bit of a crossroads, professionally and personally. Like many of you, I was juggling being self-employed with raising three kids. My youngest had just started kindergarten and I began grappling with that nagging feeling of... What’s next? Who am I? Who do I want to be? The change didn’t happen overnight. It was more of a slow burn, a series of realizations about what really drives us and how we interact with our surroundings. I was lucky to land a...
Myths and Truths Executive presence - an elusive quality often spoken about but seldom fully understood. It's the intangible aura that seems to surround influential leaders, leaving us in awe and admiration. But what exactly is executive presence, and is it just a magical spell cast upon the chosen few? This blog unravels the myths and reveals the truths behind this enigmatic concept. So, fasten your seatbelts, and let's embark on a journey of discovery! Myth 1: Executive Presence is All About...
A Journey to Embrace Vulnerability in the Workplace Hello, fellow adventurers on the wild ride of self-discovery and allyship in the workplace! As Desmond Tutu once said, "If you’re neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the oppressor’s side." Well, no one wants to be on the dark side, right? Setting Sail: Self-Discovery You're on a quest to find your true self, armed with a map that says, "You are here, but where are you really?" Who knew self-discovery could be as...
"Sometimes it’s the dumbest things that end up being the most profound." Me (Erin), from episode #1 of podcast Weirdos in the Workplace In a world where social anxiety can overshadow our confidence, I'd like to stretch our thinking a little bit. What if feeling like the "dumbest person in the room" was not a disadvantage but an opportunity for growth and transformation? Today, we'll explore the role of the learner in a constantly evolving world, the advantages of being a generalist, and...
Girls are cruel. As the mom of two teen girls, that statement feels as true today as it was 30 years ago. Why? Today is #internationalwomensday and my mind can't help but think that one of the best measures of progress must be how our girls treat other peoples' girls. Girls grow up into women, and if we want to create strong thriving communities of successful women who are lifting each other up, we can't afford to be afraid of each other and we can't afford to tear each other down....
It’s interesting how the loss of identity feels like a death, even when you’ve made it a conscious choice. But the beautiful thing is, with your identity, you will always reincarnate, and with a little work, your next version will be even better.
Here's your pep talk for Week 1 of 2023. We need to flip the script (the one in our heads) and stop selfishly hiding ourselves away. It's 2023, and if we haven't figured it out by now, the world is in desperate need for all of us to stop being so damn *intentional* about everything and just get the heck out there, guns blazing. There is room for all of us to shine in our most expansive and terrifying forms... the universe is literally limitless. If you're waiting for an invitation. Here it...
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