Fake It and 5 Other Ways to Conquer Self-Doubt
Others will treat you as you expect to be treated. We make the decision to give our power away.
6 Tips to Be a More Confident Speaker

Did you know almost 75 percent of us suffer from some anxiety about public speaking? Research says so. So you can probably relate to this question I received after speaking to a lively group of up-and-coming entrepreneurs: “How can I be more comfortable as a speaker? I’m never as confident as I’d like to be.” […]
7 Survival Tactics for When You Feel Overwhelmed at Work
Work can be stressful and overwhelming—even in jobs we love. Add in personal pressures, and work challenges can feel much bigger than they really are. We can pretend that our professional and personal lives are in two distinct compartments, but life doesn’t work that way. We are one person—and work and personal always overlap. Last […]
10 Ways to Be a Leader—Even When You Aren’t in Charge

You can show up like a leader. And when you do, the rest of your career will take care of itself.
5 Tips for Taming a Scary Workload

Don’t let your hardwired fears drive your work habits.
5 Ways Perfectionism Is Getting in Your Way

Adam was in the last few minutes of what felt like a really successful interview for his dream job when the interviewer asked him to share developmental areas that have appeared on past performance reviews. Without missing a beat, Adam shared that he was “too much of a perfectionist.” Adam had rehearsed this answer as […]
My Top 10: The Best Career Advice I’ve Received
Last week I was asked to complete an “About the Author” questionnaire. I enthusiastically answered questions about my favorite words, best day and why I chose my career. The next question made me pause—for a long time. “What is the best career advice you have ever received?” I knew that one would take a few […]
6 Easy Ways to Sabotage Your Career

Appearance and first impressions shape everything, from whether we ultimately end up liking someone to whether we view him or her as trustworthy.
Five People You Need On Your Dream Team
The NBA Finals are some of the highest-rated games yet. The young, fast