Winning a Seat at the Boys’ Table
There are few workplace relationships trickier than networking with the opposite sex. You want to seem personable without coming off as flirtatious. You want to…
Being a Woman
by Giselle Sevgi My story begins in a very liberal family in a conservative country. I was the first child in my family. My dad’s…
Selling Your Elevator Pitch
It’s the informative, memorable summary of what you do, or hope to do, that you can rattle off in 30 seconds, while the elevator moves…
Celebrating International Women’s Day: These Women Made a Mark in History
When Tarana Burke helped lower the New Year’s Eve ball in Times Square a few months ago, it capped an extraordinary year for women, and…
Star’s Corner: Never Stop Going After What You Deserve
Brilliant women deserve it all but unfortunately sometimes they don’t know how to ask for it. Today I want to leave you with a spirit…
Six Tips for Successful Group Phone Meetings
With more of us working from home or remote offices, phone meetings have become a staple of the business world. While these calls can drag…
Speaking Up For Yourself
The #metoo and #timesup initiatives have cast the spotlight on gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. Despite the numerous steps that have been taken…
Say YES to Failure…Really
Life is scary. Even minor changes – a new assignment, a new boss, hiring new team members, taking on new obligations – can trigger unforeseen…
The Art Of Self-Promotion
Do you feel uncomfortable talking about what you do? Do you wonder how you can let others know about your accomplishments without appearing arrogant? Debby…
Negotiation: the place where ideas crash together
We believe this is one of the beautifully messy things about negotiation. Negotiation is never a straightforward, mathematical activity. It is not science. It is…