What Happens When Women Don’t Negotiate? A Look Inside Hiring Managers’, HR, and Peers’ Perspectives
How Women Should Negotiate Differently Than Men
Women can navigate negotiation challenges by framing requests as mutually beneficial, using data to justify asks, and advocating as if for a team. Overcoming imposter syndrome, rejecting the first offer, and practicing negotiation regularly can lead to better outcomes. Always negotiate—because men do.
Women, Stop Settling: How to Negotiate for the Pay & Perks You Deserve
Too many women leave money and perks on the table by not negotiating. This blog breaks down the real cost of not asking, why it happens, and key strategies to confidently negotiate salary, benefits, and career growth—whether in your current role or a new job.
Mentors Are Not Unicorns—So Stop Searching for One!
Mentors aren’t magical unicorns—you won’t find just one person with all the answers. Instead, you need a team of mentors for different areas of life—career, leadership, parenting, and personal growth. And if you're looking for someone to help you connect all the dots? A life coach might be exactly what you need. Stop searching for perfection and start building your mentorship dream team!
Breaking Free from Perfectionism
Perfectionism often traps us in a cycle of procrastination and anxiety, driven by fear of imperfection. This blog explores how the 80/20 rule (focusing on the 20% of efforts that yield 80% of results) can help break free from perfectionism. It encourages setting realistic standards, using time limits, practicing self-compassion, and celebrating progress over flawlessness. By letting go of unattainable ideals and embracing meaningful action, you can achieve more, stress less, and find fulfillment in progress, not perfection.
Facing Fear: Why the Unknown Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Fear of the unknown often feels like a roaring lion, stopping us from stepping into the life we truly want. In this blog, I explore the most common fears holding women back—financial insecurity, past failures, societal expectations—and how to move past them with courage, clarity, and small actionable steps. The unknown doesn’t have to be dangerous; it can be the gateway to extraordinary possibilities.
Facing the Fear of Change: How to Embrace the Unknown
Face-to-face with fear—this crocodile on the Zambezi River reminded me how real danger feels and how often our imagined fears pale in comparison.
Finding Your Path: Embracing Life’s Uncertainty
This blog post explores how life transitions, while daunting, are opportunities for women to create their own unique paths. Inspired by Joseph Campbell's quote, it emphasizes that true paths are built step-by-step through courage, self-reflection, and aligned action, even in the face of fear and uncertainty. As a transitional life coach, I help women navigate crises of clarity, guiding them to trust themselves, embrace change, and build supportive communities. The journey to fulfillment is about creating a path that aligns with one’s authentic self, finding strength in every brave step forward.
Becoming What You Are: A Journey to Authentic Self-Transformation
In today's fast-paced world, societal expectations often leave us feeling stuck and unfulfilled. Inspired by Nietzsche's call to "become what you are," I help individuals shed their masks and reconnect with their true selves. This journey involves self-reflection, challenging limiting beliefs, embracing imperfection, and taking aligned actions. Authenticity is about embracing your whole self and living with purpose. Surround yourself with those who uplift you, and embark on a lifelong journey of transformation for a more joyful, meaningful life.
Finding Joy in Life’s Transitions: How to Embrace the Journey
Life's transitions can be daunting, but they are also powerful opportunities for growth and self-discovery. By embracing change with courage and an open heart, you can transform uncertainty into joy and possibility. In this post, we’ll explore how to find purpose, resilience, and even happiness during life’s biggest transitions—so you can move forward with clarity and thrive at every stage. Ready to turn change into your greatest ally? Let’s dive in.