In the journey to break the glass ceiling and achieve professional growth, women often face unique challenges. Coaching, mentorship, and sponsorship are all vital tools in the professional development toolkit. And they are not always the same person. In fact, they are often different people and should be cultivated along the corporate path.
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“What’s wrong with perfectionism?” I asked. “It depends,” my coach said. “Are you coming from a place of love or fear?” What does that mean? I had always prided myself on my perfectionistic tendencies. Didn't that just mean that I cared greatly about my output? Not exactly.
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Read MoreI remember sitting in a leadership summit with 500 leaders from around the world. Money well spent, in my opinion, as the topic was the updated vision of the organization and the re-engagement of the company culture; essentially a refresh of the Mission, Vision and Values (MVV). It made sense from a corporate perspective, but as I walked out of that room, I thought to myself, “I wonder how many people know what their personal MVV is or even have one?”
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Read MoreRight now, you might be wondering why we’re talking about the future or if it’s even possible to have a vision for the future, given the current crisis. But it matters now more than ever.
And here’s why.
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