Here’s a question for you: Do you take care of your job or does your job take care of you? What about your career? Or, the term I like to use, your “work” — which isn’t necessarily defined by a “job” specifically, but is defined by YOU. I was just relistening to my interview with Ilise Benun, of…

I ask this knowing that it reeks of White Lotus rage (and if you haven’t watched that show on HBO, it’s a must). But I’m going to say it anyway. Are you running your job, your business, your life, like an all-inclusive resort? Might want to rethink that. Having spent a really fantastic week at an all-inclusive resort…

I just had my six month cleaning done. Not that you asked. My dental hygienist is Katya. And Katya means business. Maybe it’s the white coat. Or the Russian accent. Probably, a little bit of both. She lines up her instruments, and rolls up her sleeves, ready to scrape, scour, and sandblast my mouth into…

What do you think of that? Calling people “gifted?” Maybe someone referred to you that way, and you loved it. Who wouldn’t? It’s a lovely compliment, but it also has a shitty downside because it does two things simultaneously: Presumes that some people have gifts and some don’t; it also presumes that if it’s a…

I know a lot of people are. I’m in NYC, and have no immediate plans to leave until late August. But. That doesn’t mean things aren’t happening. Because they absolutely are. Next week I’m doing something I haven’t done before, and wanted to see f you were into it: A full-tilt week of events, workshops, and…

Ah summer. It’s here! We can lay around and read! Right? Right. I wanted to share with you some books worth checking out. MUST READ FOR WOMEN… Think Like a Breadwinner by Jennifer Barrett This should be required reading for every woman on the planet. I’ve known and had the pleasure of working with Jenn…

I’ve never liked the term “work friend.” It always felt like a modification that wasn’t flattering for anyone— “Oh she’s not a real friend. She’s a work friend.” I mean, I wouldn’t want to be anyone’s “work” friend. Would you? Recently, I hosted a webinar for meQuilibrium on taking the work out of networking—and the…

A few months ago, I sent out an email asking people if they hate being asked what they do—and if so, why. And my inbox BLEW. UP. People experience a range of emotions when asked this simple, seemingly innocuous question, from mild loathing and slight fatigue to total overwhelm, dread, even panic. Why? Because they…