For work I analyze global trends and culture to discover the consumer insight or the next opportunity for a brand. I am often asked to look a the difference between generations…what is unique or different that imprints a collective attitude or trait that becomes unique to a group because of the time they grew up […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘#confidence’
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (146)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Today I am adapting three “wishes” from the advice shared by a woman / CEO / investor / advisor in one my 7×7 mentoring salons. I love what she had to […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (136)
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. I wil pass on something my father told me that I found to be true. Good enough is never good and never enough. […] Read more…
Female Comedians on Standing Up
“Women who behave seldom make history.” – Comedian Judy Gold* This weekend I watched a documentary on women in comedy on Showtime that reminded me of what many women say about turning 40 — you just don’t care as much what people think any more. You say what you think with more abandon on one […] Read more…
10 Ways To Play Big
I’ve enjoyed getting to know Tara Sophia-Mohr, writer, life coach and personal growth teacher, ever since discovering her 1o Rules for Brilliant Women and interviewing her for 40:20 Vision. As a big fan of helping women find their voice, I love her “Playing Big” program, a three-month online leadership program that is based on her lifelong passion for […] Read more…
How To Get Rid Of The Voice In Your Head That Says “I’m Not Ready”
I have long been a fan of Tara Sophia Mohr and her straight-forward and actionable philosophy on gaining confidence. This is an interview I did with her a little over a year ago on her “Playing Big” program. I find it a good reminder and a great program to check out if you are interested! […] Read more…
Throwback Thursday: On Faking It Till You Make It
A forty-something I spoke to had an interesting take on acting confident on the outside when you may not feel it on the inside. When you consider that everyone is “faking it”, you can be more open and less judgmental. One of my professors in graduate school always told me that […] Read more…
The Apology You Should Never Make
A 40-something recently submitted a great reminder for women 20-someting and older alike. We hear so much about women stepping up to the table and speaking their mind. When you do, don’t apologize for being there! Her missive to young women: ~ I was recently at a pitch summit where 11 start ups founded […] Read more…