4 Things You Need to Know to Become A Thought Leader
A thought leader is an informed leader that develops original ideas to become the go-to people in their field of expertise. Thought leaders take the lead to truly change the face of a vertical in business. When you are a thought leader, instead of just doing what you are good at, you share your experience […]
3 Ways to Get Paid to Speak
When I was in my 20s, I started doing speaking events for free. No one ever told me that you could actually make a career out of speaking, never mind make good money from it. Later on, I realized that you can get paid to speak and even make a living out of it. I’ve […]
4 Reasons Businesses Should Encourage Employees to Become Thought Leaders
In this digital era, customers are smarter in their decisions. The internet gives people more access to information. They read blogs, watch online video reviews and check out social media posts before deciding to contact a business or purchase products/services. This is why businesses should find ways to reach out to potential customers as early […]
Leading through Change and Uncertainty
Many of the big questions we want to ask right now have no certain answers. When will the pandemic end? What will life be like when it finally does end? Will things go back to pre-pandemic “normal”? It’s been over a year since it all began, and still a cloud of uncertainty hangs over us. […]
The Female Thought Leadership Movement: It’s starting, and I want you here with me
Pre-COVID my life was always on the move. Speaking in different states, running workshops, training, working book events, consulting and more. With all due respect for anyone who has suffered with COVID or had a family member/friend who has, I actually think of COVID as a blessing. It made me pause and, as Michael Gerber […]
Top 10 Nuggets of Wisdom from the UNprofessional Podcast
To celebrate 30 episodes of the UNprofessional podcast, I’m sharing some of the best pieces of advice with you straight from our amazing guests. From overcoming insecurities to knowing how to handle uncomfortable conversations in the workplace, here are 10 excellent pieces of advice to inspire growth in your career, business and personal life: “It […]
3 Ways to Keep Your Employees Happy
Retaining top talent is one of the biggest challenges for many businesses. Based on research conducted among 600 businesses with 50-500 employees, 63% of companies reported having more difficulty in employee retention than hiring. Losing and replacing an employee is costly too. To avoid facing these issues, business leaders should know how to make and […]
4 Strategies to Help Your People Through Hard Times
We all experience personal problems at some point in our lives, and sometimes those problems can also affect our work. According to a study by inc.com, 47% of employees admit that their personal problems can impact their performance at work. As a leader, you have to show empathy to someone who is going through personal […]
3 Predictions about the Future for Working Women
At the start of the pandemic, women were losing their jobs at a faster rate than men, giving rise to the term “shecession.” But the future of women at work is looking brighter than people predicted it would be a year ago. According to a research published by the Resolution Foundation in June, women’s average […]
Fuck the Mold: How Your True Self Will Lead to Greater Success
For the longest time, I tried to fit a mold. To be old enough. To be masculine enough. To be business-y enough. To be quiet enough. To be non-white enough. People kept challenging my career and worth for not being enough of one thing. I took pride in each new version of myself. I was […]
