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Category: Career Growth

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5 Fun ChatGPT Career Prompts To Help You Reflect On Positivity And Grit 

It takes a lot of emotional bandwidth to juggle a demanding career, work expectations, and adulting in general. Fun...

Career Advice

How Women Are Negotiating Hybrid Leadership Roles

When offices began reopening after the pandemic, some organizations demanded a full return, while others slowly adopted hybrid setups....

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How Eugenia Cheng Is Redefining What It Means To Be A Mathematician

Eugenia Cheng wears many hats: mathematician, pianist, professor, author and scientist-in-residence at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. With perseverance and vision,...

By: Candis McDow · 1 week ago
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How To Leverage Interim Leadership As A Career Strategy

A manager quits, a director goes on parental leave, and a critical project needs leadership. Now, who steps up? As LHH explains in this...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 3 weeks ago
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Beyond LinkedIn: Out-of-The-Box Online Resources To Network And Land A Gig 

With any online job search, one of the biggest headaches is getting ghosted or rejected — even after firing off dozens of LinkedIn replies,...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 weeks ago
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Inside The Daily Acts Of Courage That Define Women Leaders

Confidence is often treated like a personality trait: you either have or you don’t. In practice, the most trusted women leaders build confidence the...

By: Kelsey Kryger · 1 month ago
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How Women Of Color Are Redefining Executive Presence On Wall Street

Wall Street has long had a narrow view of what executive presence looks like: crisp suits, firm handshakes, and polished diction wrapped in a...

By: Kehinde Adepetun · 1 month ago
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Women Who Transitioned From Corporate Life To Purpose‑Driven Work 

Career success is traditionally defined as having a stable, professional job, ideally one that comes with a high salary,...

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What To Do When You’re Over-Mentored And Under-Sponsored

Most women don’t know the difference between mentorship and sponsorship. Mentors guide, while sponsors actively advocate on your behalf....

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4 Women On Breaking Into High-Paying, High-Barrier Industries

Everyday women are redefining what traditional exclusive, and predominantly white and male dominated fields look like. There are no restrictions on how far a...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago
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How Black Women Are Building Personal Brands That Don’t Compromise Their Values

Building a brand is no easy feat. Add building a brand as a Black woman in America, and imagine a boulder on one’s shoulders. ...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago
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How Women Are Advocating For Mental Health PTO In The Workplace

A once-taboo subject is finally getting its due. Mental health can range from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and so much more. While most jobs...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago
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What Women Should Know Before Advocating For A Four-Day Workweek

The idea of the four-day workweek is gaining momentum. In The American Psychological Association’s 2024 Work in America survey, 22% of respondents stated their...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 2 months ago
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7 Strategies For Women To Break Into The C-Suite

Even though women make up nearly half the workforce, they remain vastly underrepresented in C-suite leadership positions. According to a 2023 report, only 28%...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 3 months ago
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How Janelle Farris Has Quietly, But Powerfully, Reshaped Brooklyn Communities

Janelle Farris is the first African American woman to lead Brooklyn Community Services, a 159-year old organization that provides...

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The Role Of Technology In Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Women-owned businesses now represent 39.1% of all businesses (over 14 million) and employ 12.2 million workers, generating $2.7 trillion...

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The Impact Of Remote Work On Women’s Career Advancement

When the world shifted to remote work during the pandemic, it sparked a radical change in how we view productivity, flexibility, and work-life balance....

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 3 months ago
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Leigh Burgess Tells Us How To Live The BOLD Way

Leigh Burgess is a “USA Today” bestselling author (Be BOLD Today), a seven-figure entrepreneur, and co-founder of Bold Industries Group. Through her “BOLD Framework” (Believe-Own-Learn-Design),...

By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago
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How To Know When It’s Time To Talk To An Employment Attorney

When a workplace-related issue arises, you may need an employment attorney for legal advice. But when is it appropriate to reach out? Employment lawyers...

By: Her Agenda · 4 months ago
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Try These Job Interview Replies To Explain Career Gaps For Health, Parenting And More

Let’s be honest: career gaps happen. Research has found that 84 percent of millennials across the globe expect to take a career break at...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago
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The Case For The ‘Summer Soft Life’ And Why Rest Is A Career Strategy

As the summer begins to heat up, embracing a “soft life” has become more appealing and amplified socially. A soft life is one that’s...

By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago
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How Women Are Navigating AI-Driven Hiring Tools In 2025

Let’s be honest, landing a job in 2025 feels like a full-time job on its own. Artificial Intelligence is...

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How To Plan A Summer Sabbatical Without Stalling Your Career

It’s true that a summer sabbatical, taking a brief leave from work to pursue personal interests, is everyone’s dream,...

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How Living Abroad Builds Key Leadership Skills And Self-Awareness

I was 21 when life placed me in the chilly Northeast of the U.S., far from the year-round warmth of my home country and...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 4 months ago
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How A ’12-Week Year’ Can Help You Level Up Your Career

If you’re anything like me and set bold goals every year, but then struggle to achieve them, you may be someone who’d do well...

By: Rita Pike · 4 months ago
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3 Organizational Tools Every Entrepreneur Should Know About

After a full day of working, it can still feel like you didn’t actually get anything done. You’re not alone. One study found that...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 4 months ago
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3 Women On Navigating Fertility While Climbing The Career Ladder

Several decades ago society wasn’t receptive to women chasing esteemed careers while also choosing to be a mother. Today, women are showing that it...

By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago
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How Vision Mapping Could Be Your Secret Weapon In Redefining Your Career

It can be perplexing when you’re at a career crossroads, but vision mapping can be your best secret weapon. Research has found that almost...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 5 months ago
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How April Smith Is Turning Ambition Into Action

April Smith is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and full-time professional who’s building wealth and breaking barriers one...

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How Women Are Leveraging Remote Work To Redesign Their Career Paths

Since the pandemic, remote work has been highly popular and convenient for many. People are utilizing the perks of...

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High Impact Women On The Micro Decisions That Changed Their Careers

In the now infamous Ted Talk, “My Year Of Saying Yes To Everything,” Shonda Rhimes recalled how one morning, as she was rushing to...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 5 months ago
Career

How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome is a constant self-doubt, questioning, fear, and lack of belief in one’s self. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, non-deserving of any accomplishments,...

By: Candis McDow · 5 months ago
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How Time Off Made These Women Better Leaders

Employee burnout is at an all-time high, with 66%, or two-thirds, of the American workforce reporting experiencing burnout, according to a study by Moodle....

By: Giovanna Acosta · 5 months ago
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How Women Can Stay Competitive In Evolving Industries

The industrial world is ever-evolving, driven by technological growth like machine learning, AR and VR, AI in everything from fridges to mass production machines....

By: Mia Barnes · 6 months ago
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The Power Of Women-Led Networks

A lot of factors are important in rising to the top but relationships and networks are one of the most important. And for women...

By: Kehinde Adepetun · 6 months ago
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LinkedIn’s 2025 Jobs On The Rise Report: Emerging Careers To Watch

In the ever-evolving job market, adaptability has never been more important — and LinkedIn’s 2025 Jobs on the Rise...

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Education That Supports Every Chapter: How National University Empowers Life’s “Ands”

A therapist isn’t just someone who listens to your problems. They’re your advocate, your cheerleader, and someone who helps...

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Balancing Act? Master It With The Right University By Your Side With National University

Balancing a career, family, caregiving, and personal growth can often feel like an impossible juggling act. When every day is filled with work deadlines,...

By: Tiffany Nieslanik · 6 months ago
Business

Leadership Lessons From Janet Truncale: Navigating EY As The First Female Big Four CEO

Janet Truncale has amassed over 30 years of experience with EY, formerly Ernst & Young, which is a multinational professional services network. It’s also...

By: Candis McDow · 6 months ago
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5 Women Executives Share Their Best Advice For Breaking Into Leadership Roles

Breaking into leadership roles is no easy feat, especially for women. One report found that only 37% of senior leadership positions globally are filled...

By: Mia Barnes · 6 months ago
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How To Master Self-Scheduling As A Freelancer Or Remote Worker

Freelancing and remote work offer flexibility, creative freedom, and autonomy over projects, all of which can feel extremely empowering. Yet, as they say, with...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 6 months ago
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How Upskilling And Reskilling Can Be Secret Weapons In Your Job Search

In the famous words of entrepreneur and author Marie Forleo, “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 6 months ago
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5 Healthy Work Habits That Offset Your Office Job

Working an office job can be very demanding and stressful. Sure, you’re sitting at a desk or cubicle and...

Career Growth

Should Women Pursue A Promotion Or Seek New Opportunities? Tips For Both Paths

It is a devastating time for job seekers. According to data from the Labor Department, the number of people...

Career

Why More Companies Are Adopting Playful Job Titles (And Seeing Results)

The corporate world is seeing a notable trend as traditional job titles make way for more creative alternatives. What was once a “Receptionist” might...

By: Your Coffee Break · 6 months ago
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A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Alencia Johnson

Cultural Strategist, Social Impact Leader, Entrepreneur, and now Author are some of the titles that Alencia Johnson holds. But beneath all these titles, Alencia...

By: SaDiedrah Harris · 7 months ago
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Getting Ghosted Or Rejected From Jobs? Try Applying During The Right Season

If you’re a job seeker (or simply keeping your options open while gainfully employed), it’s important to know how different times of the year...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 7 months ago
Career Advice

The Authority Gap: 4 Common Workplace Scenarios And How To Respond

The authority gap, a phenomenon that occurs when women are taken less seriously than men at work, can stunt the career advancement of millennial...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 7 months ago
Career Growth

DEI Rollbacks And The Hidden Costs: How Minority Women Can Still Thrive

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rollbacks have been embraced by President Donald Trump’s administration, reversing decades of progress to create more equitable workplaces. As...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 7 months ago

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