Why I Don’t Use Clichés and Buzzwords
One of the principles I live by is to not speak using clichés and buzzwords. The definition of the word cliché itself will give you an idea of why effective speakers and savvy writers avoid them. A cliché is something that’s become so overused that it has lost its ingenuity and impact. And as a […]
How I Spent The 4 Months Preparing for A Commencement Address
I’ve been invited by Elon University to give a commencement address. This is something I never expected. I haven’t even thought of it as a possibility. I am an achiever. I relentlessly go after my dreams and have fulfilled most of them, but this is different. This is not something you pursue or chase after. […]
The Way Forward: A Call for Femininity in Business
“When women rise, so do all of us.” A 2019 study by S&P Global Analysis reported that companies with female CFOs are more profitable, and in the 24 months after the appointment of female CEOs, there was a 20% increase in stock price momentum. According to a McKinsey report, $12 trillion could be added to […]
Calling All Women Who Will Disrupt the Status Quo: Let’s Talk Thought Leadership
Women make great leaders. We make the world a better place and inspire a brighter future for all women. There is no shortage of incredible women more than qualified to fill leadership roles, yet there’s still a substantial gap between men and women leaders in the workplace. Despite studies showing how women are more effective […]
4 Ways to Make a Name for Yourself Outside of Your Company (without leaving it)
You are not just an employee. You are not just a manager. You are many things. We now live in a world where employees are encouraged to be their authentic selves. As you seek to establish your identity in the workplace, you can do more than just create impact within the walls of your organization. […]
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 […]
