
Last year, I received assessment results that rocked me. My immediate response wasn’t curiosity. It was resistance. That can’t be right. Power? That doesn’t match how I see myself at all. The assessment revealed that my need for influence—to drive outcomes, make an impact—was shaping my leadership in ways I hadn’t seen. I tend to […]

Here’s a question most leaders never stop to ask themselves: What do you want to be known for? Not your title. Not your résumé. Not the projects you’ve delivered or the problems you’ve solved. But the way people experience your leadership—what they say about you when you’re not in the room. Most of us have […]

When I was a CEO, I remember one particularly brutal week of year-end stakeholder meetings. The board wanted aggressive targets. My program partners were pushing for resources. My staff needed clarity on what was actually realistic. By Friday, I caught myself wondering: Did I just contradict myself? Did I say what each person wanted to […]

Balancing a demanding career with caregiving responsibilities often feels overwhelming. This post explores strategies for finding a better work-life fit, from setting boundaries to practicing self-care. Rather than striving for perfection, it encourages women to seek a sustainable balance that works for their unique situation.