After years of leadership/executive coaching - as well as being hired to vet potential candidates for clients and companies - these are the top skills I’ve learned to prioritize in both my own professional development and when interviewing others…

The kind of credibility that will genuinely further your career has to come from the inside out. Brand-borrowing your credibility without addressing your underlying confidence issues or skill gaps will, in the long term, compromise your confidence and decrease your chance of reaching your goal. Read more to learn what brand-borrowing is, the right way to use it, and three questions that will help you build earned credibility.

Fear-based leadership is massively prevalent across the corporate world, particularly following the twin stressors of a global pandemic and a struggling economy. In fact, “a large portion of American workers—56 percent—claim their boss is mildly or highly toxic, while 75 percent say dealing with their manager is the most stressful part of their workday” (Source). This article is for anyone who is struggling to navigate (or stop using) fear-based leadership. It includes: the two real-world scenarios that inspired this piece, what fear-based leadership looks like, why it doesn’t work, and practical strategies to combat it. 

Networking doesn’t have to be so loathesome. The question is: how do you help people quickly understanding your business or product in a way that encourages them to engage? Many people believe the first step is developing an elevator pitch. I don’t agree, and here’s why…

Learn about the first step to preparing for a successful interview, PLUS download a FREE, simple and comprehensive TOOL you can use to set yourself up for a success by making sure you can comfortably, confidently, and directly respond to any experience, skill, knowledge or trait question your interviewer throws your way.