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Ditch the Workhorse Life: Work Smarter, Not Harder

20/05/2023burnout, careergrowth, goal setting, Happiness At Work, job search, networking, personal branding, self-promotion, visibility, work-life balance

As your trusty executve and leadership coach, today I want to address a topic that hits home for many of us: the constant struggle of working hard in our jobs while neglecting our career growth. I’ve been coaching women in tech, finance, and science since 2011, and I’ve noticed a common theme among my clients. … Read More

Seven Golden Rules of Effective Goal-Setting

11/04/2023career transitions, careergrowth, goal setting, visibility

We are 3 months into 2023, my friend. How are you feeling? Full of energy, clarity and enthusiasm or frustrated about being in the same place and same role? Or, are you feeling like… Jean-Paul, a senior executive at a private finance firm, who’s been dreaming of launching his own business for years yet does nothing about it? Or Christine, a … Read More

Stop Undervaluing Yourself: Claim Recognition, Fame, and Fortune

03/04/2023gender equality, goal setting, Leadership, visibility

Here’s the truth I want you to hear today. Unless you are a straight white man, you’re already undervalued by society. Then, on top, you undervalue yourself. “It’s ok to undervalue and underpay me. I undervalue myself, too,” you say with your behavior. Here’re some ways in which you are doing that: You undercharge. You … Read More

Only 5% of people will reach their goals this year. Will you be among them?

24/01/2022career transitions, emotional intelligence, goal setting

When I asked the participants of my workshop last week about their goals for 2022, every single one of them had a big ambition. When I asked them what could prevent them from achieving it, most women replied “lack of confidence” or “fear of failure.” What about you? What is likely to hold you back … Read More

8 Ways To Manage Your Boss

29/04/2019art of visibility, emotional intelligence, Employee engagement, goal setting, Happiness At Work, interpersonal intelligence, Leadership, leadership development, management, Mindfulness, soft skills, Uncategorized

If you went to one of my workshops or were part of the group coaching assignments I led, you already heard me speak about the importance of building a healthy positive relationship with one’s boss. There are certain basic skills that everyone should be given access to, in order to succeed in and enjoy their professional life. … Read More

Get in the driver’s seat of your career!

06/11/2017art of visibility, career transitions, Employee engagement, entrepreneurship, goal setting, Happiness At Work, interpersonal intelligence, job search, networking, personal branding, self-promotion, soft skills, Uncategorized, visibility

(First published in the international women’s business magazine, BusinessOFeminin.) How are you feeling about your current job? Let me guess. The chances are you are not very satisfied. If so, you are not alone. Studies show that up to 75% of employees globally feel unhappy at work. At a time of high unemployment and lacklustre … Read More