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The Ripple Effect of Excellence
Excellence is a powerful force. It doesn’t just shape our own lives—it inspires, uplifts, and positively impacts those around us. In every field, there are individuals whose commitment to their work transforms the experience of others, creating ripples of positive
Courage and Confidence: Lessons from the Massachusetts Conference forWomen
On December 12, the sold-out Massachusetts Conference for Women brought over 11,000 women to Boston for a day of inspiration, connection, and empowerment. The atmosphere was electric, and the speakers delivered unforgettable lessons on courage and confidence—qualities that fuel personal
FIERCE100 Women’s Conference: Empowering Moments, Unforgettable Lessons
What an absolute honor it was to stand alongside so many inspiring women at the 2nd Annual FIERCE100 Women’s Conference! It’s hard to put into words just how magical those two days were—bursting with knowledge, laughter, tears, and the unshakable
Elevate your Interview Skills Part 3: Acing Behavioral Interviews
Behavioral interview questions are essential in almost every interview today, especially for roles requiring strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. These questions allow interviewers to see how you’ve handled real-world situations in the past, giving them a sense of how
Elevate your Interview Skills Part 2 : Building Rapport with Your Recruiter and Interviewer – A Key to Interview Success
Navigating a career transition can be daunting, especially when facing the interview process. One of the most effective strategies to stand out is to build genuine rapport with both your recruiter and interviewer. Establishing this connection demonstrates your people skills,
Elevate your Interview Skills: Introducing Our 3-Part Interview Prep Series
Interviews can be hard land in the current job market. When you get one, it’s both exciting and nerve-wracking. How do you tackle the nerves to be sure you shine? Preparation is the key – and it’s the secret sauce
Elevate for Women Sponsors “Mastering Your Next Move”: The Power of a Great Resume
As we continue our recap of the Mastering Your Next Move workshop, it’s time to dive into the session led by Michelle Long on creating a resume that makes an impact. In today’s competitive job market, having a resume that
Elevating Your Personal Brand: Style, Confidence, and Authenticity
As you navigate a career transition or job search, it’s essential to remember that your personal brand is more than just your resume or LinkedIn profile. It’s the way you present yourself to the world—how you communicate your unique value,
Elevate for Women Sponsors “Mastering Your Next Move” Workshop: Mindset and Personal Branding
Elevate for Women Sponsors “Mastering Your Next Move” Workshop: Mindset and Personal Branding Following our first blog post on “Mastering Your Next Move,” which emphasized personal development and self-care, we’re excited to explore the second section of this impactful workshop:
Elevate for Women Sponsors “Mastering Your Next Move” Workshop: Personal Development and Self-Care Strategies
On September 12th, Elevate for Women proudly sponsored Mastering Your Next Move, a dynamic workshop designed to support individuals navigating career transitions, particularly those who have recently experienced layoffs. This event, led by the engaging K LaFleur-Anders of Coffee Milk
Surviving the Layoff Waves
I clearly remember the first time someone I knew got laid off. It was a sickening feeling, somewhere between “I can’t believe what’s happening” and “how did I manage to dodge that bullet?” Twenty years later, it hasn’t gotten any
Off the Top of your Head
Last week, I received a LinkedIn message from a local hairdresser promoting her services and asking what it would take for me to leave my current stylist. Not interested in switching, I replied politely and moved on. Today, while getting
Rolling with Jelly Roll
A few months ago, a friend invited me to Nashville to see Jelly Roll in concert. I had no idea who he was, but the show was at the Grand Ol’ Opry, it was an opportunity to spend time with
The Mighty Casey
A few months ago in Nashville, I had the pleasure of meeting an intriguing young woman named Casey Stinnett. Casey is a software developer, a survivor of a nearly fatal car accident, and an Airstream enthusiast who leverages her career
LinkedIn: The story of Kelly and John
The story of Kelly and John is a Mars vs Venus kind of story – but it’s not about an office romance. Kelly and John are former colleagues of mine. They are both talented professionals and truly good humans. And
My Love Language
We’re in strange times right now. The news alerts tell us that inflation is cooling. The job market is strong and unemployment is low. Interest rates on home mortgages are coming down. The stock market is performing. I suppose numbers
Taking Care of YOU while Taking Care of your Career
I spend a lot of time on LinkedIn. It’s a great place to connect with other professionals (of course!) and I also find that it’s a great place to LEARN. Recently, I started following and therefore learning from an Executive
The Company You Keep
“Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” ~ Oprah Winfrey In 2020, I had the unique and transformational opportunity to lead Dell’s largest employee resource group, Women in Action. For a full year, I was