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The Responsibility Curse: An Intimate Discussion Yields True Wisdom
“I was born with a strong responsibility muscle”, was the phrase used by a guest at DRIVEN’s exclusive Real Talk, Real Food dinner table discussion in September 2015, when she was asked about…
Feet Flat, Hands On Lap, Inhale: Exploring Meditation With An Expert
When we consider our New Yorker lifestyles….the fast pace, the layers of noise, and our on-the-go careers, how are we to STOP, breathe and reflect? For that matter, what incentive do we even…
On The Rise: 10 Healthy Habits To Boost Your Happiness
In daily life, we each have our ‘happiness reference point’. Think of the contentment spectrum as a city skyscraper: The closer your elevator is to the penthouse office, the happier you are…
Energy Management: What's In YOUR Toolbox?
Who wouldn’t want to learn to live their life more seamlessly? It’s clear that gracefully bridging the gap between personal life and career can allow us to be present for clients and staff while…
Think Of Laura, Part 2: A Positive Look At Personal Time & Energy Management
Last week I discussed the dynamics of time and energy management through the lens of career, exploring the topics of prioritizing, making the best of appointment cancellations, and…
Think Of Laura, Part 1: A Positive Look At Time & Energy Management In Your Career
Late last month, I reported to you on a special takeaway from our collaborative dinner event featuring an interview with author Laura Vanderkam. The Meaning Of Busy is the article I wrote…
Confronting The P Word: One Woman’s Success Overcoming Perfectionism
Growing up in a less-than-perfect world was a disappointment for one young lady. She always wanted things to be exactly right, as in fair, just, balanced, kindly, esteemed, and whenever possible, full of…
The Meaning Of Busy: How Many Hours Do You Truly Work?
Last month, half-a-dozen lucky DRIVEN Professional women joined me in attending an intimate dinner event with one of my favorite authors, Laura Vanderkam. Laura is a productivity expert and…
Failure To Follow Up: Committing The Cardinal Sin Of Networking
Litterbugs should be exposed! Sounds extreme? Remember, this is coming from the woman who is allergic to late. My logic goes this way: There is absolutely no reason to litter; those who do are…
Cross-Gender Communications: Adapting Prehistoric Inclinations to A Modern Workplace Challenge
About 75 first-year associates at a prestigious law firm were emailed the same message asking them a question in two parts. The first part inquired about their interest in attending a specific…
The Facilitator In You: 3 Key Skills For Leading Effective Meetings
I’m proud to introduce Author and Personal Safety & Security Professional Jessica Robinson as a guest blogger for DRIVEN. As a DRIVEN Member, and a participant in our late May workshop…
Career Roadblocks: Professional Women Can Break Down Their Barriers
Take a moment to think about this: “Be Kind, for, Everyone You Meet is Fighting a Great Personal Battle”. This wise outlook was communicated to me ten years ago, and I’ve been attempting to…
Conquering Workplace Fear: How To Surf The Wave To Freedom
60+ participants joined us to witness DRIVEN Specialist and Leadership Coach Cara Power’s presentation Fear & The Workplace on May 7th at Dorsey & Whitney, and rode out on a wave. That…
What if You 'Rode the Wave' of Fear Instead of Letting it Drown You?
At a recent DRIVEN Professionals event (formerly known as Women’s Advancement Compact), Cara Power of Cara Power Coaching and The Paradox of Leadership addressed Fear in…
Two Years Out: A Brief Reflection Upon Life As An Entrepreneur
This past March, I began to put the wheels into motion for WAC’s Spring Community Event. I assumed it would be a fully joyful process, likened to practicing a hobby rather than painfully…
No Sense Arguing With Myself: How I Deal With My Own Imperfections
Have you ever made a goof professionally that left you sick to your stomach? Made you want to crawl into a hole and hide? Beat yourself up over and over? I made an error like this recently…
Working Women’s Woes: Gain Career Perspective to Tame Your Busy Week
We’re women professionals, which by definition immerses us into a particularly challenging workplace setting. After answering to our bosses, managing the people who report to us, navigating…
A Call To Action: Start Improving Your Self-Worth Today!
If you experienced the recent WAC webinar video presented by transformational coach and WAC specialist Jenny Craig, you witnessed the miracle of neuroscience explored in relation…
The Irony Of It All: When Enthusiasm Is A Sign Of Desperation
An interesting thing happened when I met with a prospective client last month. Based on a variety of factors, I had assumed that this company was a long shot. In my mind, the possibility of yielding…
Response, Not Reaction: Overseeing The Conversion of Fear to Trust
The Old Outlook: You can prepare, and prepare, and prepare, and then hopefully mitigate problems as they occur. The New Outlook: You can prepare, but you have the wisdom and the life experience…