I’ve noticed a pattern in the working moms that I coach. They have a voice in their heads that tells them exactly what they have to do to be the “Perfect Mom.” At the same time, another voice tells them how to be the “Perfect Professional”. These two voices are often at odds with each…
I believe that every working mom can have the life and career that she wants. There are no pre-requisites. It’s not just for certain personality types. It’s not just for the ones lucky enough to have a certain kind of spouse or children. It is available for any woman. I believe it because I’ve seen…
My clients sometimes ask me whether I see a career ceiling in the legal industry or other professions that keeps women from being promoted and reaching their true potential. My response: Absolutely. But there’s one that you might not know about. There are definitely very real barriers to women aspiring to rise to the top echelons…
After my first son was born, I initially went back to my job on a part-time basis. This worked very well at first, until my biggest case got busy and I started working much longer hours. I remember feeling like I couldn’t be a good mom to my son and do as well at work as I…
One of the top complaints that I hear from clients who are frustrated in their current jobs is that they have strained or difficult relationships with colleagues, partners, and bosses at work. People report that this has a significant negative impact on how they feel about their jobs. And, as I’ve discussed previously, how we feel…
