If you are a woman over 40, you may wonder if it is safe to make a midlife career shift. While the thought alone can make even the most courageous ones think twice, many challenges can hinder your success. So, what exactly are these challenges, and can you overcome them? Here’s a quick look at…
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How Successful Women Sustain Career Momentum
Compared to successful men, successful women find it difficult to sustain their momentum because of the various hurdles in many industries. Not only do they have to deal with gender disparities that prevent them from getting noticed in their respective fields, but they also have to juggle their work and life. However, successful women still…
Pretended To Be Not Who I Am
When I was young, I created an image of a successful woman that looks like this: To me, a successful career woman must be wearing a smart suit and high heels with carefully coiffed hair and perfect makeup. She should be using the latest gadgets and carrying fancy accessories like a Bottega Veneta handbag. She…
Why Women Should Take Risks at Work
In the workplace, you may notice that there is a disparity in the number of women. Most senior positions are held by men and only a handful of these positions are held by women. There are many reasons why women don’t usually stand out at work and not take risks. One reason could be the…
Why do Women Undersell Themselves at Work?
Gender equality has been gaining momentum for the past couple of years, especially after the #MeToo movement. Women are slowly getting their voices heard and their influence is now improving. While there is a significant change over women’s rights and opportunities, it is different when it comes to working. There are still a small number…
Little Known Facts of Famous Female Entrepreneurs
If you ask someone if they know any women entrepreneur that can compete with the big names in the industry, they would often be stumped for the answer. Most believe that women have yet to make an impact in business and if there were women who made it big in the industry, they are a…
Guest Post: WARRIOR IN SCRUBS
I get excited whenever I stumbled upon a treasured find. Its like hunting for gold but you found diamonds instead! Below is a gem that I came across reading in the blogosphere and I am inspired by her words and the positive energy that glows from it (you can almost see joy bouncing off most…
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