Office politics increases anxiety in so many people. In every workplace, from the bustling corridors of global conglomerates to the intimate settings of startups, office politics remains an omnipresent reality. It’s often viewed with disdain, conjuring images of backstabbing colleagues or manipulative superiors. However, what if we reframed our understanding of office politics? Instead of […]

Being a Black woman executive or leader comes with its own unique challenges. These can be amplified by negative stereotypes, bias, workplace sabotage, and microaggressions encountered in society or within the workplace. However, one of the best career advancement strategies for Black women, in spite of these challenges, is developing emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) […]

If you were asked to describe a typical career coach, what would come to mind? Someone sitting behind a big desk with a notepad in one hand and an expensive pen in the other? Or maybe you think of an older man in a suit, sternly advising young professionals on how to move forward. In […]

  Research has shown that employees who are abused at work are more prone to pass that type of behavior on to other employees. This points to value of cleaning up toxic workplaces. But when that doesn’t happen, then this points to the reason you want to exit a toxic workplace. The entire organization can […]

Are you one of those highly successful women over 40 who is looking to make a change in your career? If so, you’re not alone. Many women in their 40s and beyond find themselves at a crossroads in their careers. They may be feeling bored, unchallenged, or simply ready for a new challenge. If you’re […]