How to Declutter Your Priorities

How to Declutter Your Priorities

Rushing to my daughters Lacrosse game, I had just finished a conference call. I looked to find my husband and once seated proceeded to check my email. Three years ago, this was a common way of life for me. I hustled to get ahead and while that is necessary as you move...
How to Stop Being the Best Kept Secret in Your Workplace

How to Stop Being the Best Kept Secret in Your Workplace

I raised my hand and said “I’ll go,” as troubles were brewing in another plant. “I’d love to see if I could help out.” While I was satisfied with my work as an Operational Excellences expert, I knew I had more to offer and wanted to ultimately get a...
The Formula for Difficult Conversations

The Formula for Difficult Conversations

“I’m sorry, but we have to dismiss you.” I looked across the table at the employee I was letting go saw their face fall. They replied, “just tell me what to do and I’ll do it!” I dreaded that moment and felt unprepared for the conversation. As...
CSA: How to Mind-Map Your Personal Pitch in 5 minutes

CSA: How to Mind-Map Your Personal Pitch in 5 minutes

You have an outstanding resume. You land multiple interviews. And yet somehow, the offers just don’t come through. You’re celebrated as the subject matter expert, but when a new job opens up at work, you’re not even considered. You’re not alone. This...
CSA: The Secret to Socializing Your Next Proposal

CSA: The Secret to Socializing Your Next Proposal

One of the biggest frustrations I see in a corporate setting is when great work never gets implemented fully because of poor change management. New and innovative ideas are often overlooked because we rarely give our subject matter experts the framework to socializing...