It's time to close the "self-promotion gap"
A new study finds that most women find it inspiring to hear about other women’s accomplishments and successes — yet most women would rather downplay, or minimize, their own accomplishments, than own up to them.
Let your story be a work in progress
Our identities are always evolving; therefore, the language we use to describe ourselves — our "stories" — must always evolve, as well.
Why women must find the words to express who we really are
The more we have the language for expressing who we are, the easier it becomes to BE who we are.
How women will take the world by storm in 2019
In January of 2020, I want to be able to say that there are more female leaders than ever in every area of our lives. I believe that telling more women’s stories is an essential step on the path to realizing this vision.
Why women need better LinkedIn profiles
Having a strong LinkedIn profile — one that truly represents what you bring to the table and what you stand for — is a feminist act.
Every woman needs to watch this video
Headlines like this usually annoy me. Who are you to tell me what' I “must” read/watch/listen to? But I feel so deeply that every woman would benefit from this video that I truly feel the headline is warranted.
What's really going on underneath your aversion to self-promotion?
I'm on a crusade to de-ickify the word "sell" for women.
Why you should know how to describe what you do to a five-year-old
Describing what you do to a five-year-old means being able to distill your work down to its essence.
Amplifying female voices with Girls Write Now
I’m a champion for Girls Write Now, an organization that mentors underserved teen girls in NYC to find their voices through the power of writing and community. After all, teen girls who tell their stories become women who tell their stories.
#Womentofollow on Twitter — and the value of forcing yourself to go to networking events
My #Womentofollow interview — whcih happened because of that dreaded word: networking.
The power of reframing frustrating experiences as stories
The next time a colleague or family member says something that pushes your buttons, try saying to yourself, "What a great story this will make for later." It's amazing how this simple act of reframing can defuse a situation.
Barack Obama wants a more female world
I share President Obama's vision of a more female world. You know how we get there? More women’s stories. (But you knew I was going to say that.)
How a new LinkedIn profile generated immediate results for Caitlin
Discover how Caitlin overcame her resistance to LinkedIn — and the results that her new profile immediately generated for her.
It's time to change the story we tell ourselves about success
When we run around like crazy, it isn't proof that we're extra-committed, or ambitious. And it is not the inevitable price of wanting a lot out of life. Instead, it is the inevitable result of not being clear on our priorities.
Mighty Forces featured in Leadership Story Lab
Thank you to the Leadership Story Lab for inviting me to contribute my perspective to their blog. I wrote about — you guessed it! — the importance of telling women's stories.
Dead women's stories
There's a lot of talk these days about making sure women are better represented in media. But what about representing women's stories from the past? Learn about a fascinating project that's publishing women's obituaries years after they died.
Sharing authentic photos of ourselves online
If you have outdated or misleading photos of yourself hanging out on your website or online profiles, think about updating them. Show the world what you really look like — and who you really are.
Don't let an asshole boss control your story
Why being known beyond the company you currently work for is the key to your power — and why telling your story is the key to being known.
Women's stories dominated the Golden Globes
The women who were honored used their speeches to address the importance of telling women's stories. Righteous.