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QUIETING THE HARSH CRITIC

Have you noticed what happens when our “harsh critic" (who lives in our heads) surfaces? It drains our energy. Our focus is taken away from getting the job done and put onto disparaging ourselves or others—a sure way of depleting our power. Left unchecke... Read >

Make Your Vision Happen

We each have the capacity to make things happen that we want in our lives. It’s a matter of acknowledging a hidden desire, seeing the potential in a situation, and having the confidence in our ability to bring it about. Look to see if there is somethi... Read >

GIVE AND GET HONEST FEEDBACK

Why is it difficult for some of us to receive feedback? I think we have a hard time because we tend to take it personally, which doesn’t allow us to evaluate valuable information that will help us grow. One woman I know who understands the value of feed... Read >

The Secret to Finding the Right Mentor

In counseling business women at Womenworking.com, a common theme that arises is career support and the need for mentors—women and men who can advance them in the workplace. The traditional mentoring relationship, as defined by some experts, involves a men... Read >

Why Playing it Safe Can be Risky

In today’s economic culture, the tendency in the workplace is to “play it safe". This mind-set, however, could be detrimental to your career in the long run. Many women who advance in their jobs have the ability to take calculated risks – a crucial skill ... Read >