Fact: Men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them.  But why is this the case? It boils down to confidence—a quality that many women (yes, even me) struggle with when applying for a job. If you struggle with confidence while searching for jobs, you’re not alone. However, one way to build and show off your confidence is through your resume. Learning how to make your

A common question companies are increasingly asking themselves is, “how can we support women in the workplace?” Studies show that 4 out of 10 working women, or 42%, in the United States say they have faced discrimination on the job, because of their gender. However, there are ways to fix this problem—or prevent it before it starts—by actually taking steps to empower women at work. Posts about Women’s History Month on Facebook are well-meaning, but don’t really do anything to

Though many business travelers will tell you that being on the road for work is anything but glamorous, it does challenge them to be street-smart savvy and require some safety tips for business travel.  Regardless of where you’re traveling to, it’s important to take safety precautions anytime you enter a new setting.  For the female business traveler, whether solo or with a group, it’s essential to keep safety as a top priority. Below we highlight our top safety tips for

Have you ever doubted yourself? Felt like you weren’t good enough? Like you don’t belong? You may be experiencing imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is currently a major topic of discussion and one that many employees, especially women, struggle with today. If you’re facing this issue, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome it.  Below, we explain the definition of imposter syndrome, the causes, and how to conquer it. What Is Imposter Syndrome? People who face imposter syndrome believe

Have you ever found yourself creating big resolutions for the new year, but struggle turning them into reality? Having trouble forming healthy work habits? We’re here to tell you the key to accomplishing them; developing simple, yet proactive habits (and sticking to them) for your every day. Below, we outline 5 healthy work habits to implement in your daily life to actually accomplish your goals this year!  1. Decide What You Actually Want To Accomplish  Determine what you want to

As it gets dark out earlier and snow begins to fall, it’s important to retain your vigilant mindset into the winter and follow Christmas safety shopping tips. This is so you can avoid the many potentially dangerous situations that come with the colder months. Below, we outlined the key safety tips for Christmas shopping, or for traveling anywhere this winter—whether it’s a long road trip, or to your local grocery store.  Prepare Before You Drive Anywhere First things first, it’s

Human predators are all around us, whether you know it or not. Predators are not just bullies—they can also be quite charming, yet manipulative. That’s why it’s important to understand the profile of a predator. However, all predators have one thing in common—they experience gratifying emotional payoffs when they successfully manipulate their prey’s emotions or relationships.  That’s why it’s more than just pepper spray on college campuses. Learn more on how to understand the multi-layered profile of a predator, and

Women are often told, “don’t look at your phone when walking,” “don’t wear headphones,” “don’t dress a certain way,” “don’t get too drunk,” etc. But our question is; how can men help women feel safer? While some of these are valid safety precautions, it’s time to focus on men and how they can be a part of the solution. Let’s Stop Victim Blaming Common safety tips have been drilled into us girls since we can remember. Ways that we need

“A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement.” — Bo Bennett.  The process of turning your dreams into a goal, whether personal or for your organization, is no easy undertaking.    Professional Performance Coaching empowers your leadership team to grow both individually and collectively. Additionally, it equips you with the resources needed to effectively achieve your performance goals.  Below, we outline the top 3 ways Professional Performance Coaching can help turn your organization’s dreams into reality. 1.

First-time college students rely on various campus safety tips to navigate their first year. The first few weeks of the fall semester consist of making new friends, navigating campus, staying on top of classes and trying to find downtime in between. During this time, college students typically experience stress over the new and unfamiliar surroundings.  While completely natural, these feelings can take focus away from staying vigilant in your personal safety. According to a 2016 study done by the Bureau

We live in a scary world, but we don’t have to be scared.  Being vigilant means being careful, and in doing so we can protect ourselves and others from danger. Learning how to be vigilant is an important skill to master whether we think we are in a vulnerable situation or not.  Having a discussion with our children, young adults, and even college aged kids about the reality of the world we live in and teaching them vigilance and safety

Learning how to walk with purpose is extremely helpful in this day and age, even if you’re not sure where you’re going. Did you know that almost half of all women feel unsafe when walking alone after dark?  Whether you’re alone or with someone after dark, or in the middle of the day, these safety tips can help you in any situation where you feel unsafe.  How to Walk with Purpose: Confidence is Key Whenever you feel unsafe while walking,