The Work-Life See-Saw
The topic “work-life” came up today as I was having lunch with a very good friend. As working mothers and fathers, we sometimes have that guilty feeling that we are not dedicating sufficient to our children. According to a recently study published by the American Sociological Review, 70% of Americans struggle with finding a work-life
Women In Leadership- Mentorship
Mentorship For Women In every organization around the globe, at some point in time, conversations about its leadership and how it impacts its people will be had at water coolers, in cubicles, washrooms and boardrooms. If we listen a bit closer, in small pockets of conversations, we will hear women starting to count the number
Women In Leadership- The Imposter Syndrome
The Imposter Syndrome- Challenges and Strategies Why do some women feel daunted as they pursue senior roles and climb the corporate ladder? To a large extent, our success in life is borne out of our mindset. Our mindset-our thoughts, beliefs, and expectations-are the lenses through which we perceive the world. And these lenses affect how
The Queen Bee Syndrome- Do Women Support Women At Work?
The Queen Bee Syndrome – Do Women Support Women At Work? “There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” This was boldly declared by Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State, U.S.A., during a keynote speech in 2006. This controversial exclamation was also used as a call to action for
Leading With Emotional Intelligence
Janelle submitted her hand-written resignation from her job as an executive communications manager, effective immediately. Her C.E.O. shouting at her for the entire floor to hear, was the last straw. Paul is having difficulty being accepted by his management team. Almost everyone finds him abrasive and blunt and consequently avoids him. Sue-Ann can’t seem to
It’s Never Too Late To Find Your Purpose
When my daughter was twelve years old, she hated to go to bed. She was at that age when she felt that too much was going on all around her and if she fell asleep, she feared that she would miss out, FOMO. I wonder if you can journey back in time and through your
A Woman’s Double Bind
If you were asked to close your eyes for five seconds and imagine a fictitious leader, would that leader be a man or a woman? Are men “default leaders”? Popular leadership adjectives include assertive, strong, powerful, dominant, and competitive. It seems much of what we think in terms of leadership usually falls in ‘masculine’ traits,
Impostor Syndrome- A Big Obstacle For Success In Business
Have you ever had a big opportunity but doubted your capabilities despite your qualifications and achievements? In September 2018, I was driving on the Lady Young Road heading to Port of Spain, when I received a call from Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business asking me to be part of a panel for their