You're a high achiever. You get things done. Your to-do list is your best friend. But here's the problem: being the go-to person for...

Imagine this... You've been crushing it at work for the past two years. Your performance reviews are stellar, you consistently exceed...

My transition into VP was anything but smooth sailing. I had just left my job at Microsoft and struggled to adjust to my new reality. The first few months were challenging and filled with mistakes and miscommunication. But every screw-up taught me a lesson; one day, these lessons turned me into an experienced executive. In retrospect, I realize you don’t become a VP when you get the title. You become a VP by doing the work and facing the challenges. This experience molds you

In my 15-year corporate career, I’ve interviewed hundreds of candidates and been part of interview committees that evaluated VPs, C-level...

Feedback is the best way to accelerate your career growth. In the corporate world, especially in the tech industry, having a manager who...

Someone recently told me they hope to gain my level of confidence one day. I was flattered but mostly amused. I still remember blacking...

The common promotion strategy - work hard and wait for your turn - often falls flat. The reason only 9% of people get promoted, is that very few realize they need a Push strategy, not a Pull Strategy. Reactive strategy - Wait (and hope) to be given a promotion Proactive strategy - Create the opportunity and make the promotion happen A reactive strategy can keep you stuck for years. You are relying on someone else to direct your future. A proactive strategy gets you promoted

When was the last time you intentionally promoted yourself at work? I’m willing to bet you know how important self-advocacy is for your...

A few days ago, I caught myself thinking, “OMG, this year is basically over.” I immediately stopped and counted. We’re six months in, but...

At this point in my career, I rarely worry about what other people think of me, but that is not how it started. A decade ago, all I...

Hiring for executive roles is different from hiring for junior and individual contributor roles. You are not promoted based on what...

You won’t like hearing it, but you need someone to be honest. Corporate politics get a bad reputation, but it matters. You can ignore it...

Becoming an executive is one of the hardest transitions to make in the corporate world. This transition is more about who you need to...

Let me know if this sounds familiar: You are doing great work, and your manager tells you you’re fine, but… you should be more strategic....

My false beliefs held me back from a promotion for more than 3 years... I was convinced I had to follow the corporate rules, so I never...

No one ever taught me how to become an executive. I did my best to learn from observing others, but I wish someone told me sooner that I...

Being passed over for promotion sucks. If you’re ignored without an explanation, you may tell yourself that you are just not good enough...

Executive potential is like falling in love. It’s hard to explain, but when you see it, you know. But that is what makes it so hard to...

Imagine this: It’s performance review week, and you are feeling pretty good. You hit your goals, worked hard, and are ready to take on...

I was earning high 6-figures by age 37. It actually wasn’t my main goal, but rather the result of a desire to maximize my potential, and...