Year: 2021
December 11, 2021
Build Your Life & Career Through Gratitude
I want to talk about the practice of gratitude. There is a lot of science on how practicing gratitude can improve your life and ultimately make you happier. In fact, studies show that people who practice gratitude experience more positive emotions, sleep better, express more…
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November 18, 2021
Let’s Talk about the Power of a Power Fund
How is your relationship with money? Are you showing up for yourself financially? It’s time for you to start looking at yourself as an asset. And a huge part of that means making sure you’re building assets for yourself by making strategic financial decisions. Being…
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October 24, 2021
Track Your Progress to Build Confidence and Gain Perspective
This past month I celebrated two huge milestones. It’s been ten years since I started back in tech with only 90 days to prove myself while having zero networks and zero tech skills, and four years since I founded DevelopHer with no outside investments, all…
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September 26, 2021
Stop With “How Are You?” and Start Being Intentional with Your Small Talk
Do you often feel tongue-tied when trying to make conversation in meetings? Do you struggle to find genuine connections with fellow associates or bosses? The key to small talk is what you start with. So many women in tech are missing out on opportunities for…
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September 14, 2021
Get Promoted by Making Small Tweaks in Communication
Your boss is busy. Your boss’s boss is busy. Chances are they get hundreds of emails weekly, all from different employees who are also trying to get ahead in their careers. If you want to stand out from your competition, you need to make sure…
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August 22, 2021
Are You Talking Your Way Out of Success? 5 Steps to Boost Your Confidence and Improve the Way You Talk to Yourself
Your words are incredibly powerful. If you’re constantly saying things like “I can’t do it” or “I’ll never get my career to where I want,” you may be sabotaging your future. The way you speak about yourself is what you’re projecting into the world. Your…
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August 9, 2021
Is Your Boss Not Advocating for You? What to Do and How to Successfully Advocate for Yourself
Having a boss who doesn’t advocate for you can feel incredibly detrimental to your long-term career. When you have a boss who doesn’t bring up your name for promotions or give helpful feedback, they are essentially stunting your growth, even if unintentionally. If you are…
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July 24, 2021
Update Your LinkedIn and Unlock a World of Opportunities
I’m going to let you in on a little secret to getting ahead in the tech industry. Treat yourself like a brand. Like any good brand, you need a web presence where people can go to learn about you. You need your own professional digital…
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July 12, 2021
Start Saying ‘Yes’ to You and ‘No’ to What Doesn’t Help You Grow
Do you often feel like you’re biting off more than you can chew? Like no matter how many tasks you complete, you’re still always falling behind? We’re constantly encouraged to take on new projects and duties with the encouragement that it will help us get…
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June 27, 2021
Feeling Burned Out? Don’t Quit, Pause Instead
Are you feeling like you’re overwhelmed and running on fumes? Do you feel like throwing it all in and quitting just to give yourself a break? Instead of quitting, consider taking a pause. It’s actually something I’ve done repeatedly throughout building my own career. Intentional…
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June 8, 2021
How To Get Comfortable with the Uncomfortable: Do the things that scare you in order to excel in your future
As you continue to look for ways to move your career forward and get ahead, it’s time to step out of your comfort zone. When I say this, I’m talking about pushing through the things that scare you and taking calculated risks in order to…
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