Category: Personal Growth
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How to Be Remembered in Business: 10 Strategies for Making a Lasting Impression In business, leaving a lasting impression isn’t about luck—it’s about intentional actions that demonstrate your value, build meaningful relationships, and show up with confidence. It’s not just what you do but how you do it that makes people remember you. By focusing…
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When I was five years old, my dad drove our old ute into a flooded river. My sisters (eight and nine) and I sat in the tray back, gripping the sides as the water surged around us. Dad turned around and said, “If the ute tips, jump off whichever side is in the air.” It…
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Change is inevitable in leadership—especially in tech. New priorities, shifting business goals, unexpected challenges… it’s part of the job. But how do you lead with confidence when everything feels uncertain? As leaders, we’re expected to provide clarity and direction, even when we don’t have all the answers. Over the years, I’ve found a few key…
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Using the Eisenhower Matrix for Productivity and Peace of Mind Ever feel like you’re juggling endless tasks and can’t figure out which ones to tackle first? Between emails, meetings, deadlines, and everything in between, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But not every task holds equal weight, and recognizing this can be the key to working…
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Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for the right conversations. Too often, leaders feel pressure to be the loudest voice in the room, to drive every decision, and to always have a solution ready. But some of the most effective leaders I’ve worked with—and the moments I’ve been most effective as…
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Early in my career, I thought being a leader meant having all the answers. I believed credibility came from confidence, and confidence meant always knowing what to do. But over the years—leading teams, working with clients, and navigating complex technology projects—I’ve learned that one of the most powerful things a leader can say is: “I…
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Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome as a Woman in Leadership in Tech Self-doubt and imposter syndrome are common challenges that many women in leadership roles, especially in the tech industry, experience. As we navigate a space historically dominated by men, these feelings can sometimes feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to define us. In fact,…
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Three Steps to Open a Meeting with Authority and Purpose Have you ever been in a meeting where half the team looks like they’d rather be anywhere else? Or perhaps you’ve delivered a presentation only to realize your message isn’t landing because of low energy and scattered attention. The difference between a meeting that energizes…
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How to Hit the Ground Running in January Without Letting the Holiday Hangover Affect Your Productivity The holiday season is a much-needed break, but let’s face it: coming back to work in January can feel like a tough transition. Whether it’s the stress of unfinished tasks, lingering holiday fatigue, or the challenge of refocusing after…
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“Did They Really Mean It That Way?” — How to Navigate Ambiguous Workplace Interactions We’ve all been there. You’re in a meeting, and a male colleague talks over you or reiterates a point you just made—but this time, he gets the credit. A rush of frustration rises. The immediate thought might be: Was he trying…