The Opt-Out Phenomenon: Why Are Women Leaving the Workforce?
Almost half the labor force in America is women. Yet college educated women with children are leaving the workforce in significant numbers in the last few years. Why are educated talented women with children deciding to "opt out"? and what does this say about gender and society in America and women's relationship to work? My guests today, Karine Moe and Diana Shandy, co-authors of Glass Ceilings and the 100-Hour Couples… Continue readingHow to Be a Thought Leader
July 25, 2010 · Posted in Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business, assertive communication, leadership · Comment
Last week I attended a panel discussion at Barclay’s in New York City on the topic of How to Be a Thought Leader. The panel included Nicki Gilmour, CEO of The Glass Hammer, Carol Hymowitz, Editorial Director of Forbes Woman, and Barbara Jones, of Editorial Director of Hyperion Books. The discussion focused on professional women and thought leadership.
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A Lasting Friendship
June 27, 2010 · Posted in Women in Business · 1 Comment
Decades ago at a small women's college in New England, a group of girls met and formed an incredible friendship. Those thirteen girls had no idea at the time how strong their friendship was and how it would last and, in fact, strengthen through the years.
We called ourselves "The Dynasty" which gives you a clue as to how impressed we were with ourselves at the time! We were bright, attractive… Continue reading | 1 Comment
Forbe’s Top 100 Websites for Women
June 25, 2010 · Posted in Women in Business · Comment
Wow! Women's Success Coaching was chosen as one of the TOP 100 websites for working women. I am thrilled and extremely honored to be a part of this awesome list of websites and blogs.
The authors of the Forbes article, Meghan Casserly and Jenna Goudreau, state:
No one can succeed on her own. Even the savviest women need help along the way. To that end, with the help of… Continue reading
If You Don’t Raise Your Hand, You Won’t Be Called On
June 20, 2010 · Posted in Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business, assertive communication · 4 Comments
If you don’t raise your hand, you won’t be called on and maybe that’s a good thing; a good thing, that is, if you want to remain invisible and safe. After all, when you raise your hand, you are risking public failure. When you raise your hand, you are sending a signal to everyone that you have the confidence to publicly state your opinion, volunteer for something, or ask a… Continue reading | 4 Comments
The Glass Hammer: Using Online Community to Inspire and Empower Women
June 8, 2010 · Posted in ARCHIVED SHOWS · Comments Off
There are many resources available now to women who seek to advance their careers and expand their networks. The Glass Hammer is an example of an excellent resource. This online community created by Nicki Gilmour, provides women with access to information for their professional development and to a network of like minded women in financial and professional services industries.
Today we'll learn from Nick how she uses this online community format… Continue reading
