What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. Work hard. Get along. Don’t gossip. Assume that everything you say at work […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘Career advice’
First Job Wisdom
Career is always a hot topic here. Today I’m sharing this article that Glynnis MacNichol wrote for Elle Magazine on 1st Job advice. The article includes a fantasitic collection of advice from the women of The Li.st, a visibility platform for “awesome women who are serious about business.” With women hailing from industries ranging from tech, […] Read more…
Taking Off The Mask
In support of peer and reverse mentoring, we are always happy to share younger women’s post. Today we have a post from Kristen Rocco, on learning to go with her gut. Taking Off the Mask As a little girl, my grandma would always say, “The best thing you can do for yourself is […] Read more…
Where Hiding From Fear Gets You
It’s natural to be afraid but don’t let that fear force you into some hiding out place. I think that happens a lot. I think I did it a lot. Whether it is fear of being alone or fear of not dong a good job at work….there are a lot of places to hide. I […] Read more…
Keep Swimming: How To Handle “In Over Your Head” New Job Moments
My first job. Someone left. Suddenly I was promoted. “Who me?” I wasn’t ready. It was either sink or swim. I killed myself doing it…but I just put it out there. I put out this air of confidence and then I’d go do tons of research. It was a stressful, weird time. I was skating on air. I […] Read more…
Get Strategic About Your Networking
Networking can be intimidating, an energy drain or ….extremely productive. Some 40-something and 20-something tips on how to make it easier. When I go to networking events, what I found is that if I go early, there are so few people that I can get in a meaningful conversation. There are the events where you […] Read more…
“Do your job like you are going to do it for the rest of your life”
One more from the Reinventing America Summit from Forbes. Mary Barra, CEO of GM, gave the keynote speech and one of her comments has stuck with me. it was advice for young professionals — and good for any age — but particularly relevant in these graduation days! Own the job. Do it like you are going […] Read more…
If You Can’t Figure Out The Future, What Should You Do?
Illustration by Julia Gamolina Some great wisdom on the paradox of planning your life via Fast Company —from Leo Babuato, Creator & Writer for zenhabits.net Even young people who have a plan (be a doctor, lawyer, research scientist, singer) don’t really know what will happen. If they […] Read more…