Case study: How a Fortune 500 IT company addressed their DEI challenges and built a pipeline of empowered female talent
In a dynamic landscape, even the most successful companies seek continuous growth and innovation. This rings true for a Fortune 500 IT company, which embarked on a transformative journey to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within its organizational structure. Recognizing the need for change, the company initiated a comprehensive DEI survey. The findings revealed […]
Women have been educated to be perfect – How to break the paradigm
For many, perfectionism is considered a virtue. Because of our history, we have a chip deeply embedded in our heads that tells us that we must work harder than anyone else to achieve something. Although this desire to improve can be a positive trait, it can also lead to unhealthy behaviors. For women, the pressure to be […]
3 Ways To Embrace Authenticity And Stand Out As A Female Leader
Women who lead from authenticity excel at developing work environments where each employee’s contribution is respected and valued, and where effective communication is fostered to encourage employee engagement within the organization. Authenticity is the foundation of effective leadership, especially for female leaders. According to the Harvard Business School, authenticity is determined by individuals with high […]
Why Layoff Is A Great Opportunity To Do What You Want
Being laid off feels like the end of the world, but it’s not. Learn how you can best prepare yourself for this situation and how to view this overwhelming experience as an opportunity to do what you want to do. Why layoff is a great opportunity to do what you want Have you ever thought […]
How To Maintain A Work-Life Balance That Lasts
Avoid burnout and find joy in your work with these helpful tips on how to maintain a work-life balance. Maintaining a work-life balance might be easier for some than for others, but it’s essential for everyone’s overall well-being ‒ regardless of the work in question. With remote work on the rise post-pandemic, many of us […]
3 Mindfulness Techniques To Get More Balance As A Professional Woman
Mindfulness is a neurological powerful tool that improve mental health in women professionals. Companies around the world have understood the issues their employees may face and saw the impact of mindfulness in their productivity. In this hyper-paced and demanding world, professional women tend to juggle multiple responsibilities, strive to meet high expectations in their work, […]
The One Thing Preventing Latinas from Getting to the C-Suite
Latinas have reported a 29 percent rate of burnout in the workplace (Hispanic Star, 2022) which, as I noted in my previous article [about Latinas exiting the job market], has had disastrous consequences for our career advancement. Burnout is one of the biggest stressors affecting all women at work, which makes us more likely to take on […]
How To Help Women In Leadership Actually Succeed
Looking to bridge the gender gap in the workplace? Here are powerful tips to help women in leadership succeed. Many big businesses love to boast about increased diversity on their teams or inside their workplaces, but seeing as only 6% of Fortune 500 CEO positions are held by women, there’s clearly a lot of work […]
Latinas Have Been Raised To Be Perfect – How To Break The Paradigm
For Latinas, the pressure to be perfect can be particularly intense. Even though America is well known as a country of opportunities for everyone, the truth is that minorities still have some obstacles to face to grow, be recognized, and succeed. Now add the fact of being a woman and an immigrant in Corporate America. […]
5 Tips To Take Time Off Before Burnout Makes You Resign
In today’s fast-paced work culture, it’s easy to fall into the trap of constantly pushing yourself to the limit. However, working too hard and too long without taking time off can lead to burnout, which can have serious consequences for your health, your relationships, and your career. The pandemic set a precedent in the way […]
