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Today’s three wishes are inspired by a group of friends who I spend the last week with in Nantucket. This group has spent many holidays there, so it holds many memories as well as conversations that moved us forward. This year was particularly moving because we were also there to celebrate the life of an […] Read more…
Karma isn’t a platitude. Being a “mean girl” only makes you feel bad overtime. Only looking out for yourself doesn’t pay off in the long run. You will get so much more done in life by leading with warmth and respect and considering what it is like to be in someone else’s shoes. Especially […] Read more…
This week’s three gifts are from a man and a woman whose wisdom goes beyond age. John Feal and Amanda Nyugen were on a panel discussing Jennifer Dulski’s book, “Purposeful, Do You Want To Be A Manager Or A Movement Starter?” Both survivors and advocates tor change. Amanda Nyugen, a rape survivor, created RISE, a […] Read more…
No one can tell you what’s within your reach except you. Constantly put yourself in situations that expand your horizon of what is possible. Learning, volunteering, traveling or simply exploring parts of your city that are outside your stopping grounds, reading. Open up your your view of what you can do. Practice your confidence muscle. […] Read more…
Today’s three wishes are from a Mentoring Salon I ran with 7 up and coming founders and 7 more seasoned advisors. The lessons shared when both ways…and have value for any rising professional. Be the bomb. One piece of advice I got early on in my career is that if you want to be an entrepreneur, […] Read more…
Be vulnerable and work hard. It was always my instinct to hide my insecurities. I didn’t want anyone to think I was weak. But now I realize it’s okay. It’s okay to feel weak. It’s okay if you want to cry. I tell my interns to be authentic. Be real. If you get out there […] Read more…
1. Confidence and finding your potential is a step by step process. I didn’t grow up thinking that I had a lot of power although my father tried to convince me that I could do anything I wanted to do. I couldn’t hear him because the culture was telling me something completely different. It took […] Read more…
How to navigate your twenties with confidence. Successful women share their advice on what they wish they knew then. Read more…