We, as women, never think we can take a risk. It is always about our families, managers and that our partners are looked after, nourished and secure. We forget that we must fill our vessels. Let’s be honest, it is scary to take that leap...
We, as women, never think we can take a risk. It is always about our families, managers and that our partners are looked after, nourished and secure. We forget that we must fill our vessels. Let’s be honest, it is scary to take that leap...
In life, there comes a defining moment in our lives when we are hit by “The Parent Bug".
I remember it like yesterday.
Many years ago, a close friend had just had a baby, and I was completely enamoured by the love around her. Her joy, her elation, her sense of completeness and protectiveness at this time of her life.
A poor decision can significantly delay the progress of a project and upset the dynamic within your already established team. Both talent and inter-personal skills need to be carefully assessed. Most often, there is a lot at stake.
We learn all the time. As kids, we learn the basics in language, math and sciences. As adults, we continue to refine our knowledge base, and add to it - learning all about the world around us, people's behaviours, social norms, and the complexities of everyday...
The New Year is a great time to reflect and take stock of where you are in your career. Is your work satisfying? Or do you feel ready for a change? Are things not working out the way you had hoped? Qutting your job, in favour of finding something more suitable takes courage and honesty with one's self.
I have quit three important jobs in my career. The first when I was in my ealy 20s, with a tyrant for a boss, and little "on-the-job" experience, but I knew enough to realize the situation wasn't right.
I've been 2 weeks on the job... and I want a raise. Of course, this is volunteer work, so that means extra sprinkles on an ice cream sundae... if I'm lucky!
Insecurity at work is a career killer. That said, we all experience it at one time or another. That moment when you start a new job…or have a big presentation to make…or realize you are in over your head with that high profile project…your self-esteem plummets and you start to question yourself…“Can I really pull this off?”
Life as a Mom is busy and hectic. Life as a Single Mom is exponentially busy and hectic. The lunches, carpools, schedules, laundry, social directing, and daily adventures keep Moms constantly on the go, and as a result we often forget to take time just for ourselves. It’s hard to balance family time with time for yourself. I know that for me, it’s always a struggle. After all, I see myself as Mommy first and then everything else follows.