Is it ready? Can we launch? Is there something missing? We’ve all faced moments of questioning in our business. Whether it’s a new venture, a proposal, a project, or a post, we find ourselves questioning if it’s ready or not to be put out into the world. It can feel daunting. You’ve proofed it, tested it, received feedback from trusted people in your inner circle. As far as … [Read more...]
How Business Women Can Beat Self-Doubt and Reach Their Goals
You're a woman with big ambitions. You want to start your own business, take your career to the next level, or just be more confident in your everyday job. But sometimes self-doubt gets in the way. You may ask yourself: "Do I really have what it takes?" "Can I really do this?" "What if I fail?" You're not alone. A lot of women feel this way at some point in their … [Read more...]
Work Schedule Causing Your Skin to Break Out?
Whether you’re wining and dining clients after hours, flying interstate on work trips, or doing Zoom meetings at odd hours of the day with your international team, no doubt your work schedule is starting to play havoc on your skin. So if your career requires you to look your best, whether attending an in-person meeting or presenting on an online conference, here are some … [Read more...]
The Fine Line Between Confidence and Arrogance
What is the fine line between confidence and arrogance? I've heard this question asked a number of times throughout my life. I was encouraged as a young girl to stay silent while allowing others to accentuate my positives. There was a fear that arrogance would overshadow humility when accolades came my way. As a result, this impacted my own confidence level into early adulthood … [Read more...]
How to Know Your Worth and Get Better Jobs
When I first graduated from college, it was 2008 and the economy had taken a turn. Lots of my fellow graduates were struggling to find work, and as an entertainment industry hopeful, my chances were even bleaker. I also lived in the Midwest far from any lights of Hollywood. So, I did what the Mary Engelbreit picture in my mom’s kitchen told me to do: Bloom Where You are … [Read more...]
Creating the Confident and Influential Employee
Company performance is measured in financial terms. Human performance is harder to quantify but no less important. As Einstein said, “Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted.” Human performance depends on confidence - our trust in our ability to do something. Without confidence, human performance is relegated to untapped … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Look and Feel More Confident in Business and Life
Perception. That 10-letter word says so much and carries so much weight. How you perceive yourself and how others perceive you affects your career, your relationships, and your life. Perception matters. But there's a problem. Often, the way you perceive yourself doesn't align with how others perceive you. That's because perception is 100% subjective. You might not perceive … [Read more...]
Tips for Building Your Confidence as a Female Boss
Sponsored by Point2 Homes: Gaining traction and making waves in the world of business is, and has never been, easy for a woman. While that is steadily changing, progress could not have been achieved without the empowered and pioneering women who have come before us. One of the most important qualities that the vast majority of those ladies shared was confidence. Not every … [Read more...]
Fear of Rejection isn’t Reserved for Anyone – It’s Represented in Everyone
I’m afraid of rejection. The idea of putting myself out there, sharing my opinions and experiences for the world to judge, is terrifying. And yet, I do it. I am opening myself up to scrutiny right here, right now. A friend and business connection recently asked me, "How do you do it?" after learning I am now contributing content for Women on Business. Meaning, how do … [Read more...]
How to be More Money Confident
Ever wished you could be more confident about money and all that it entails: not being afraid to ask for more pay if you deserve it or standing your ground when clients try and beat down your prices? I've spent the last few months talking to women in financial careers about their own money knowledge and confidence, and now, I want to bring that to the wider world by sharing … [Read more...]