As a black female executive or senior leader, it’s not uncommon to feel alienated or isolated from your colleagues. I often hear from my clients that they feel like they are not being kept in the know, they are being shut out of important conversations, and that they do not feel supported by their colleagues. […]

Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon that many people experience in their careers, regardless of their education or credentials. It’s the feeling of being inadequate, doubting your abilities, and feeling like a fraud in your role. These feelings can be particularly strong when you’re comparing yourself to colleagues who may have more credentials than you, or […]

Imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon that affects people at all stages of their career. It can be particularly strong in those who are elevated to executive or senior leadership roles. On top of this, feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt are often exacerbated for women of color in leadership positions. If you’re experiencing imposter syndrome, […]

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern that affects many people, regardless of their gender or professional background. However, research has shown that women are more likely to experience imposter syndrome than men, especially in fields where they are underrepresented. In her book, “The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from Imposter Syndrome […]

If you’ve ever stepped into an executive role, it’s likely that you’ve experienced imposter syndrome at some point. Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern where an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. While imposter syndrome is often thought of as an individual problem, it’s essential to […]

Is your leadership style inspiring your team to succeed, or is it hindering their success? If you’ve noticed a drop in productivity, low employee engagement, or higher turnover on your team, you may be quick to blame your staff or other external factors. However, in order to be an effective leader, it’s important to be […]

Many people find themselves in leadership roles unexpectedly. Maybe you started out as an individual contributor and gradually assumed more responsibility. Or perhaps you were asked to step into a leadership role to fill a sudden gap. Regardless of the circumstances, leading when you never aspired to be a leader can be challenging. In this […]

Do you feel like creative thinking is lacking in your organization? Creativity drives innovation, improves problem-solving, and increases productivity – among a host of other benefits to employee engagement, motivation, and teamwork. This is one of my favorite topics, so I could go on for days about how to encourage creative thinking within your team […]

If you’re at a crossroads in your career, you might be thinking about hiring a coach. But what type of coach do you need? While leadership coaching and career coaching may have some overlap, they are two distinct fields designed to help you with a different set of challenges and goals. So it’s important that […]

During a recent work trip, I had a bit of a parenting fail. But, if I’m honest, it turned out to be a great lesson for leaders about how to adapt when things don’t go as planned. As you know if you’ve been following me for a while, I travel a lot for work. And […]