I recently led a powerful workshop for some of the top women CEOs in biotech who are building up the next generation of leaders. There’s one unmistakable method to advocate for women’s career...
How To Ask For A Career Sponsor
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How to Get the Executive Presence You Want
When I say the words "executive presence" which leader comes to mind that most exemplifies this for you? Have you ever wondered how you could develop greater executive presence for yourself? ...
The Importance of Sponsoring Women in the Workplace
There’s a simple yet powerful tactic for driving the sort of diversity that bolsters the performance and health of your business. In a word: sponsorship. There’s a reason why we talk about diversity...
Why Emotional Intelligence is Important in the Workplace
Quick question for you: Do you think emotional intelligence is important in the workplace? Well, that’s sort of a trick question, isn’t it? I bet you already know that emotional intelligence is one...
Incredibly Effective Virtual Meetings: 10 Tips To Plan + Run Them
“Effective virtual meetings? Ha! If they exist, I’ve certainly never attended one.” If this was your thought process when you read the title of this blog post: I get it. With the COVID-19 crisis and...
How To Figure Out What Motivates Your Employees (It’s Not What You Think!)
Would you be offended if I said there is a good chance you don’t know what motivates your employees? It’s not personal! In fact, most leaders misjudge how to keep their employees engaged at work. It...
How To Control Your Emotions At Work
“Susan, do you teach people how to control their emotions at work? Because if you do, can I hire you to teach my boss?” My friend is half-joking when she asks me this. We’re on vacation, two hours...
The Enneagram Applied: Charting Your Path of Growth
“Okay, I know I’m a 3 and that’s been really helpful,” my friend says over a plate of roasted vegetables. She stabs a sweet potato with her fork and points it at me. “But then what? What do I do...
How to Get Honest Feedback from Your Team
Do you think you can get your team to give you honest feedback? Like no-holds-barred honest? Many of my clients tell me they struggle to get real feedback from their direct reports and I’m not...
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