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The Risky and Rewarding Business of Buying My Own Company

The Risky and Rewarding Business of Buying My Own Company

I’m all for taking risks. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. When I went to law school, I would never have seen myself as a business owner, but I’ve always been about ‘going for it.’ [...]

Overseas Investment  – how to focus on personal development as a accompanying partner

Overseas Investment – how to focus on personal development as a accompanying partner

The stereotypical expat “trailing spouse” (to use the out-dated and patronising term which is still a part of today’s HR lexicon in many organisations) is one who lives a hedonistic life of coffee mornings, lunches, the [...]

The fastest way to re-energize your business: try something new

The fastest way to re-energize your business: try something new

Being an entrepreneur is the best job in the world because it gives you the constant freedom to choose your path, to control your destiny, and to make changes along the way. What would you change [...]

How to Manage Strategic Growth

How to Manage Strategic Growth

Failing to expand or growing too fast can both make the difference between bankruptcy and 360 degrees turn around for your organization. This is the reason why growth must be strategically planned in all its aspects [...]

Find Your Power: Create Your Personal Brand

Find Your Power: Create Your Personal Brand

Your personal brand is what others use to assign you value and relevance. Everyone has a personal brand - it is your reputation. The way others perceive us, the feelings they have about us – right [...]

Informational Interviewing — With Respect!

Informational Interviewing — With Respect!

I’m not suggesting you ask for free advice from someone from whom you should be paying a consulting fee. Rather, I’m suggesting that you look for someone who’s gone where you want to go, and ask [...]

5 Signs You’re Happy with Your Job

5 Signs You’re Happy with Your Job

The goal now is simply to get a job. Workplace aside, the new career goal revolves less around reaching the glass ceiling and more about what goes on underneath it. Being happy with what you do [...]

No “How”…Just “Do”!

No “How”…Just “Do”!

I changed how I viewed my day, my work tasks, and my Mommy responsibilities. I can tell you what's made it easier, more comfortable, and has allowed me to establish a few working guidelines that comfortably [...]

Sister, Can You Lend A Hand?

Sister, Can You Lend A Hand?

I don't care how we-are-the-world people get, and how many women's networks and groups appear. There are women out there who don't want to help other women succeed. Sorry, but it's the truth. I see and [...]

Truths about Women and Leadership

Truths about Women and Leadership

This past week, a post on the Harvard Business Review website released what some might consider a surprising finding: when asked by a committee of their peers, bosses and direct reports, data shows that overall (on [...]