When you think of the word ecstasy, what do you think of?
Sex?
Illicit drugs?
Religious rapture? [Read more…] about The Hunt for Ecstasy
Success in the Workplace
Career
#BrilliantBabe: Game Developer Brianna Wu
Brianna Wu just wanted to make good games.
She co-founded the indie game development studio Giant Spacekat in 2010 with the mission of creating “stories for everyone.”
“I wanted to bring something to market where the women were the heroes, not an afterthought,” she explained. [Read more…] about #BrilliantBabe: Game Developer Brianna Wu
The Cost of Being a High-Performing Woman
Do you ever feel that, no matter what you do, it isn’t enough?
Your career isn’t where you want it to be. Your weight isn’t where you want it to be. You’re no Martha Stewart in the kitchen. You could be a better wife, mother, daughter, friend. [Read more…] about The Cost of Being a High-Performing Woman
#BrilliantBabe: Businesswoman Ariana Huffington
What kind of woman would think she could beat Arnold Schwarzenegger?
It would take unbeatable confidence. Poise. Fearlessness. And a healthy dose of ego.
Ariana Huffington had it all … in spades. [Read more…] about #BrilliantBabe: Businesswoman Ariana Huffington
#BrilliantBabe: Entrepreneur Marie Forleo
Everything is “figureoutable.”
No matter what it is—a problem in your life, a situation you’re stuck with, or a dream that remains tantalizingly out of reach—you can figure it out. There is a way. It may not be obvious, and it may take some work, but don’t lose faith. [Read more…] about #BrilliantBabe: Entrepreneur Marie Forleo
Think Your Way to Wealth
I grew up believing wealth was a matter of money.
Either you had it, which made you rich.
Or you didn’t have it, which made you a worker bee. [Read more…] about Think Your Way to Wealth
What is My Purpose in Life?
“What is my purpose?”
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard people say this recently.
People often come to see me when they are in their 30s or 40s. They say: [Read more…] about What is My Purpose in Life?
Could This Be Your American Dream? The Fortune Lurking in Your Closet
Imagine this. You’ve just moved to a bustling metropolitan area to go to college, and the only clothes you can afford on your student budget are vintage.
But what vintage!
The vintage shops are packed [Read more…] about Could This Be Your American Dream? The Fortune Lurking in Your Closet
Step into Leadership with Dima Ghawi (Video)
In this interview, leadership coach Dima Ghawi shows us how we can step into more powerful roles in our personal and professional lives.
If you’ve ever felt pressured to live the life other people expect of you, rather than listening to your own dreams, this episode is for you. [Read more…] about Step into Leadership with Dima Ghawi (Video)
The One Thing You Must Have To Stand Out from the Crowd
Have you seen how many profiles you’re competing against?
I once asked a male friend to log into the dating site I used, to show me what comes up when a man searches for a woman in my age group.
It was an eye-opener. [Read more…] about The One Thing You Must Have To Stand Out from the Crowd
Does Success on the Job Sabotage Your Love Life?
We’re told we can be strong women, holding our own against men.
And THEN we’re told that men like feminine women who are soft and gentle.
The very qualities that lead to success and achievement in the workplace “turn off” men. No fair! [Read more…] about Does Success on the Job Sabotage Your Love Life?
Spot Energy Vampires Before They Suck You Dry
They’re all around us.
People who get their energy by draining good feelings from others.
The boss you can never please. The “friend” who cracks jokes at your expense. The family member giving you a guilt trip. The lover in a sulk. [Read more…] about Spot Energy Vampires Before They Suck You Dry
