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 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? ...
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...
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 Assess Your Own Emotional Intelligence
First of all, I know what you’re thinking. “Susan, is it even possible to assess your own emotional intelligence? How am I going to convince my friends and coworkers to be really honest about my...
3 Surprising Ways to Deal with CEO Impostor Syndrome
Is there such a thing as CEO Impostor Syndrome? When most of us hear Impostor Syndrome we picture 20-somethings who are new to their fields and feeling out of their depth. We might imagine...
5 Outside-The-Box Ideas For Professional + Personal Development
No matter how long ago you graduated, the approach of September always has that back-to-school feel, doesn’t it? Even if it’s been decades since I bought a Trapper Keeper or sat in homeroom, this...
DIGGING FOR DIAMONDS: WHAT ARE YOU LEAST GRATEFUL FOR?
Finding yourself in an unfamiliar place or a situation that pushes you past your comfort zone is one of the best ways to snap out of habitual ways of thinking. That’s exactly what happened to me on...
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