by Nancy Fredericks | Career Success, Mindful Monday, Women Only
There is a promotion discrepancy occurring in corporations according to Lean-In and McKinsey & Company research—with men being 30 percent more likely to receive promotions from entry level to manager positions than women. Wow! That is a big gap, and this...
by Nancy Fredericks | Mindful Monday, Women Only
Tis the season of sugar plums, fruitcakes, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, and a boatload of stress. The “season of cheer” only magnifies the stress levels for women who are already bogged down by their over-packed schedules as well as juggling multiple...
by Nancy Fredericks | Career Women, Mindful Monday, Women Only
Career troubles? When women feel they are not achieving their aspirations, they look to shore up their skills. The assumption is that they must be lacking something. Frustrated, they often go back to school for a higher degree to build credibility. They work harder to...
by Nancy Fredericks | Mindful Monday, Women Only
Recently, I was coaching a professional executive well-respected by her boss…. She just wasn’t viewed as a high-potential by C-suite leaders—and she didn’t understand why. After all, she is an exemplary executive. I gave her an exercise to help her understand what...
by Nancy Fredericks | Mindful Monday, Women Only
There has been a flurry of recent articles sounding a cautionary alarm for women. It appears some of the words we use—more often than men—are harming us at work. And once we get it, our progress switches into high-gear with very little effort. What are these words?...
by Nancy Fredericks | Mindful Monday, Women Only
There Is So Much More Than Being Present Do you realize 40% of an executive’s daily activities are directly attributed to listening? According to research, 50% to 75% of what you hear is never processed! This gap is often the root issue for derailed careers. How great...
