The issues Women Leaders Face There is no shortage of issues that face female leaders on a daily basis in the workplace. Whether we are struggling with the elusive ‘work/life’ balance, fearing if our assertive nature will be misconstrued as ‘bitchy’, or fearing the backlash of delegating responsibilities, the number of gender specific challenges facing women every day in the corporate world are seemingly endless. There is one topic, however, that is so hard to talk about that

Anxiety and Stress by Executive Women The science finally and definitively confirms what many women leaders have known for decades: High achieving women in leadership positions experience consistently higher levels of anxiety and stress, as well as elevated levels of psychological distress than their male counterparts. The reasons for the stress are many and varied, such as greater societal expectations for domestic responsibilities, a larger social stigma surrounding being a

The Threat Facing Companies Today The internet era has brought much efficiency in the business world, but it has had its fair share of problems; cyber-crime being among the major ones. The affects of cyber-attacks are expected to be worth $6 trillion by the year 2021. Unfortunately, there isn’t any company that’s immune to cyber-attacks, even those that have stringent measures in place. Yahoo, Sony, Imgur, Target and Facebook are among the most prominent global companies that

The Entrepreneurial Life It seems so easy when you first imagine it: You have a great business idea. You write up a phenomenal business plan and quickly find investors. You contract with quality suppliers. You get your own office space or store front. You have clients and customers breaking down your doors for your product, and before you know it, you’re a huge success. Unfortunately, anyone who has taken the massive leap of faith that is creating your own business knows that

I. Hated. That. Logo. I had spent over $500 on a graphic designer to create a logo for my business. To be fair, I had given him a fairly vague idea of what I did, and when he started cutting me off in the middle of my sentences and told me that he knew what I was looking for, I just assumed he was the professional and I was the clueless newbie. I walked out of the office feeling a little confused, but oddly hopeful. When I got the first proof from him, I was sickened. It was

Networking and Selling Made Easy The reality is simple: You got into business to make money. Yes, you might have also gotten into business to help others or provide a fabulous product, but at the end of the day, your business needs to be profitable. In order to make money, you need to make sales and meet others. Networking can be a panic-attack causing activity and sales calls can feel dirty and forced, so what is a businesswoman such as yourself to do? Actually, networking a

Are you thinking Business? It’s been on your mind for a while now. While you’re in your car. Making lunch for the kids. Sipping coffee. Talking with girlfriends. All of the thoughts about owning your own business constantly intrude on your day to day activities. It keeps you up at night. You can’t stop thinking about it. You’re not alone. Most businesswomen have started exactly where you are right now. There is a thought that burns your every waking (and sometimes sleeping) m

The Battle Cry You’ve probably seen it. A new battle cry has found its way into our modern day lexicon. It has taken over television spots, found its way onto t-shirts, and plastered all over cars by way of bumper stickers. “A woman’s place is in the revolution.” Political leanings and missions aside, this phrase has struck many top female execs and entrepreneurs in a deeply personal way. After all, one could easily argue that simply being female in the male dominated big bus

Business Is Like Rome I often like to dream of the ancient ruins in Rome. Personally, I derive great inspiration from them. Sure, they might not look like much now, but in their day they were feats of engineering that people would travel for weeks to see. And despite centuries passing and these great buildings toppling over, we are still drawn to visit them today. Why? Because of their beauty. Their resilience. Their strength. They’ve seen the rise and fall of empires, and y