Career Lessons from My First Job: Insights That Shaped My Business
The lessons I learned at my first job at 14 have shaped how I run my solopreneur business today. Learn how customer service tips like quick responses and seamless delivery can make a lasting impact.
Why I'm Working Against False Urgency This Year
This year, I'm saying no to false urgency. By prioritizing organization, setting boundaries, and making time for what matters, I’ve found balance as a solopreneur, mom, and executive résumé writer.
How to Discuss Salary Expectations Early with Recruiters: A Guide for Executive Candidates
Bringing up salary expectations early in the conversation with recruiters is a crucial step in ensuring alignment. Learn three effective ways to address salary discussions—direct, indirect, and experience-based approaches—to ensure your time and expertise are valued.
How Strategic Positioning Helped a Client Land a Remote CMO Role with a 30% Raise
A client transitioned from Marketing Director to a remote CMO role with a 30% raise, thanks to a tailored résumé and optimized LinkedIn profile. Strategic executive branding and highlighting key accomplishments made all the difference. Learn how to stand out in your career journey.
How to Recognize and Communicate Your Executive Value
Women often face undervaluation at work, but recognizing your professional value can change everything. Learn to connect your impact to your company's goals, quantify your contributions, and share compelling stories that position you as a leader.
Helping Women Executives Break Barriers to Leadership
Despite progress, women executives still face challenges like promotion gaps and rigid work policies. By crafting impactful résumés and LinkedIn profiles, women can secure leadership roles in organizations that actively advance diversity and inclusion.
How to Navigate Severance Negotiations During Layoffs
Layoffs are hitting hard, but you can protect yourself. Start by updating your résumé and LinkedIn profile, documenting contributions, and understanding severance standards. Negotiating severance effectively, including benefits like extended healthcare, can make all the difference. Stay prepared and proactive!
How to Keep Your Executive Resume to Two Pages Without Sacrificing Impact
Executive resumes should be concise and focused. Learn how to cut down your resume to two pages by showcasing only the most impactful achievements, removing outdated job details, and streamlining your experience to ensure your leadership stands out.
Should You Leave a Job Before Finding a New One? Insights for Burned-Out Executives
Feeling burned out and overwhelmed in your current job? Here's why leaving before finding a new role may not negatively impact your job search—and how it can actually give you the clarity and confidence to make a better career move.
How Advocating for Your Worth Can Transform Your Career
Black Women's Equal Pay Day reminds us of the pay gap Black women face and the importance of advocating for fair compensation. By stepping into their strengths and unique value, women can secure the salaries and job titles they’ve earned. A $10K raise could mean over $500K more in career earnings. Let’s break barriers, blaze trails, and talk about getting paid what you’re worth. Book a free intro call today.
How to Escape a Wasp Nest Job and Find a Healthier Career
If work feels like a wasp nest, it might be time to leave. From job mismatches to toxic environments, it's okay to prioritize yourself. I’ve helped over 500 people escape unhealthy work situations and find better roles. Book a call today to explore your next step.
5 Ways to Stand Out for Director-Level Roles in a Competitive Job Market
Want to stand out for Director-level roles? Learn how one of my clients secured 4 opportunities by being open to similar roles, articulating her leadership strengths, and showcasing her impact. Her résumé and LinkedIn made all the difference. Let's talk about what can help you next!
The Complex Relationship Between Boundaries and Women in Leadership
Women leaders often face higher expectations to be nurturing and provide emotional support, which can make setting boundaries more difficult. Discover how societal gender expectations influence leadership styles and how women can navigate the delicate balance between compassion and assertiveness.
Preparing for Senior-Level Interviews: Key Areas to Focus On
As you move up in your career, mastering the bigger picture becomes essential in senior-level interviews. For candidates aiming for VP or C-suite positions, understanding company market position, industry trends, leadership dynamics, and stakeholder relationships is crucial. Effective prep not only includes knowing the job description but also being able to discuss the company’s competitive edge and strategic direction. Ready for your next senior role? Let's talk about how to get prepared.
Navigating Career Crossroads: The Tough Conversations that Lead to Clarity
From uncertainty at work to job search frustrations, tough career conversations lead to clarity and growth. If you're at a career or leadership crossroads, it's time to reflect on your strengths, values, and future vision. I'm here to help you navigate the path forward.
Know Your Value: Don't Let Others Undervalue You
Just like a designer steal at TJ Maxx, you are unique and valuable, but you must communicate your worth. Don’t let anyone undervalue you in your career. Own your value, stand in it, and make sure others recognize it too. Learn how to set your worth high in your job search and career.
Share Your Story: LinkedIn Post Prompts to Inspire Others
Your current role could be someone else's goal. Help others by sharing your story through LinkedIn posts with prompts that highlight the challenges, mistakes, and unexpected lessons you've learned. This will foster human connections and potentially lead to opportunities.
How a Client's CEO Role Redefined Her Leadership Impact
Discover why showcasing post-exit changes to your role can enhance your leadership resume. Learn from a CEO’s story and how her previous role’s impact redefined her career and leadership legacy.