Today I’m thrilled to share a reader’s submission on “what she wishes she knew then”. She captures what many women I’ve interviewed wish…that they had a financial cushion to give them the freedom to take flight when they needed and / or to follow their dreams. It is a fresh take on a 40:20 mantra; […] Read more…
Q. I am in love with my boyfriend and two months ago, he told me that he “thinks he loves me.” About a month later, he told me that he is still unsure. We’ve been together for six months. How long do I wait until he is “sure?” He says that he feels the same […] Read more…
I had a conversation yesterday with a woman who develops leadership programs for corporations and helps people change careers. She made an interesting comment that while she helps people change, she doesn’t really believe people change. It’s not really about change. It’s about having the right toolkit to understand your strengths and how to best put […] Read more…
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. Maturity and calm in sticky situations. 2. To know that you don’t have to dress to impress. You can just dress to express […] Read more…
The other day I did a post answering a 20-something question on finding and developing healthy friendships that stand the test of time. It made me think about what to do to keep your friendships from busting up. What is the difference between a bad friend and a bad day? In your 20s friendships can […] Read more…
There has been a lot of ink lately on “Who Will Be the Next Steve Jobs?” from an article in the Wall Street Journal to a myriad of other articles and blog posts. It’s part of a larger discussion on why there aren’t more women starting high-growth companies and in leadership positions across the board. It’s […] Read more…
Q. I’m a 22 (soon to be 23) year old woman who’s spent most of my life being a “people pleaser.” I have gotten to the place in my life where I am focused on really developing healthy relationships (healthy boundaries included) with others. With that said, I would like to know what are some […] Read more…
Q. There is a guy that I see a few times a week at a fitness class who I seem to have developed a high school-style crush on but I can’t bring up the nerve to talk to him. From a 40-something to a 20-something, how do I get a grip and stop being such […] Read more…