Have you heard of a career title, as opposed to a job title? If you look closely at the LinkedIn profiles of leaders in your industry, you’ll start to see it. The “Headline” and “Summary” sections have shifted from regurgitating someone’s most-recent job title, to giving more all-encompassing description that could pertain to a wider […]
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Examining Financial Advice for Women: Do We Need Our Own Rule Book?
Is financial advice for women, specifically, something we need? Even though I have a whole support network centered around my life as a working woman: a physical therapist specializing in working moms with postpartum pain; a chiropractor for the same thing; my own mom, who picks up my kids when I have to work late, […]
What to Wear Backpacking, According to a Journalist Working on Her Dream Project
In this installment of “What’s Your Power Suit?” journalist Oriana Schwindt shares her “Power Suit” for traveling to every state in the U.S. for an exciting and important project she’s launched. I’ll let her tell you all about it. PS: Tell us about yourself and your work. OS: I recently gave up a career writing […]
How to Respond to a Compliment Gracefully
Wondering how to respond to a compliment? First, know that getting a compliment is good for you. Science has proven that people perform tasks better, have improved memory, and feel happy after being complimented. What many of us don’t know is how to respond to a compliment gracefully. If you’re getting such a nice boost, […]
How to Wear Palazzo Pants, According to an Awesome Entrepreneur and Coach for Mothers
In this installment of “What’s Your Power Suit?” Gaby Merediz a life and Lamaze coach—who specializes in teaching mothers to reconnect with themselves—shares how to wear palazzo pants as a jeans alternative. She has dubbed her solution “fancy pants” and we can’t think of anything better. PS: Tell us about yourself and your work GM: […]
What to Wear to Feel Powerful, According to a Coach for New Moms
In this installment of “What’s Your Power Suit?” Lesley Yadon—a coach specializing in new moms who are struggling with worry, overwhelm and guilt—shares what to wear to feel powerful in your day-to-day life. PS: Tell us about yourself and your work. LY: I’m a wife, mother and entrepreneur who loves yoga and beautiful coats. I specialize […]