“It’s triggering”,” one woman leader told me. Checking in with my leaders yesterday, and many of the women leaders, especially those of color, are stressed because of all that’s going on in their lives and at work, but adding on the stress of this election season is far too much for them. I’ve been sharing with them how to manage and eradicate that stress. When you are stressed,…
Who can relate to feeling a bit stressed lately? 🙋🏽♀️ I’m going to take my multivitamin right now. A kind reminder to take care of yourselves during this tumultuous time. Today, I’m committed to ✅ Zero cable news ✅ Limited social media ✅ A midday power nap (Yes! That’s coming up soon!) ✅ Hugging my loved ones ✅ Writing ✅ Listening to inspirational music ✅ Reading a devotional…
I’m thrilled to share some exciting changes! After much thought, I’ve decided to transition the editorial side of my work to a new platform. Starting today, I’m moving my leadership-focused content to Substack under the name Her Next Power Move. What is “Her Next Power Move”? Her Next Power Move will feature insightful opinion and thought pieces about leadership, with a special focus on women and people…
We don’t wait on DEI programs to come back before we improve. We keep moving no matter what corporate winds blow. Join the movement to get more women into the E- and C- Suites. I just need a handful of high-performing women leaders who are ready to do the work.
The nation had the chance to meet Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff at the DNC last night, and it was great to learn more about him. But high-performing women leaders absolutely recognize a Doug Emhoff when we see one. He is indeed a unicorn, one that has the courage to love and support a high achieving woman leader despite the unique demands. Not everyone is cut out for…
We’re doing it again! 💼 Calling all women leaders, people leaders, and Learning & Development decision makers: We are excited to offer “Bossing Up for Challenging Times, ” a 30-minute session on confidence boosting for women leaders. It is also a sneak preview into the SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy curriculum. Your participation and support are crucial. 🗓️ Join us for this complimentary session on Wednesday, Sept 4, at…
You’ve heard that you need to read the room when you host or participate in business meetings, but what if you could quantify behaviors?? WATCH the video: What to Expect when Leading Meetings with the DISC Styles. We explore the unique characteristics and strategies for leading meetings with Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S), and Conscientiousness (C) styles in meetings. ➡ For Dominance (D) Style: How can you…
I’m hearing from leaders that they’d like to improve their focus, find their peace, advocate for themselves by doing the most revolutionary thing–rest. But during a time when everything is coming at you from your newsfeed and the news cycle how do you rest and continue to lead at optimum levels? With summer coming to a close and fall right around the corner, here are five ways that…
When Paula Spivey enrolled in SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy, she was at a low point. Between the pressures and demands at work, losing a loved one and feeling displaced in a new city, she felt like she had lost herself. Through the coaching and classes at SOAR, she gained the skills to rediscover herself, her passion for travel, horses and helping others while she learned to protect her peace…
These are turbulent times for leaders. The job market and our cultural context are in seemingly constant flux. It’s more important than ever to build and maintain confidence. According to research from the Center for Creative Leadership, women who participate in leadership development experiences that are grounded in tenets of positive psychology and neuroscience experience a significant boost in confidence and overall leadership effectiveness. 💼 Calling all women…