My sister insists that in one of these pictures I look nervous and/or unsure. Something about the eyebrows. And while I don’t think any one picture is all that critical, this one kinda is. Because it’s the one that will live on the back of my book, well, forever. Here are the two pics in question. Any…

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…

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…