Cybersecurity-The New Frontier Of Women’s Leadership
When we talk about women in leadership, we often think of boardrooms, corner offices or political arenas. But there’s another battlefield where women are quietly stepping into positions of enormous influence…cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical discipline anymore. It’s a leadership imperative. Breaches can topple organizations, compromise national security, and destroy public trust in a matter of hours. Which makes the question of who is leading in cybersecurity one of the most pressing leadership conversations of our time.
IPO Season Isn’t Just About Markets…It’s About Representation
This year’s “Bro IPO Summer” headlines tell us something we can’t ignore…despite decades of progress, when companies prepare to go public, women are still being left out of the most visible leadership seats.
A recent study of tech IPOs revealed that 88% had only zero or one woman on their boards and 93% had similar gps in their executive teams. That’s not just a disappointing statistic…it’s a flashing red signal.
AI and Women in Leadership: From Concern to Capability
Over the past few weeks, the conversation around women and artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted dramatically. First, the headlines warned us: AI could put women’s careers at risk. Then came a new perspective: Women are already leading the ethical AI conversation.
From Risk to Leadership: Women at the Center of AI’s Rapid Evolution
A few short weeks ago, conversations about women in leadership and artificial intelligence (AI) carried a note of concern. Reports and trend pieces warned of AI’s risk to women’s career advancement…fears that automation, bias in algorithms and uneven access to tech upskilling could leave women behind.
From Self-Criticism to Self-Kindness: A Guide For Women Who Do It All
High-achieving women often hold themselves to impossibly high standards. You juggle demanding careers, personal responsibilities and societal expectations…yet somehow still feel you’re not “enough.”
One of the hardest truths to confront is what we can be our own harshest critics. If you wouldn’t speak to a colleague, a loved one or a friend the way you sometimes speak to yourself, why is it acceptable to direct that treatment inward?
You Can Be Wildly Successful On Paper…And Still Feel Like Something’s Off
“I’ve done everything I set out to do…so why doesn’t it feel the way I thought it would?”
I see it every day in my work as an executive coach for women in leadership: brilliant, accomplished women who’ve climbed every rung, hit every milestone and checked every box…yet still find themselves wondering:
“Is this how it’s supposed to feel?”
This isn’t burnout.
When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Home: Understanding Quiet Misalignment In Leadership
She has the title. The team. The achievements.
To everyone else, she’s made it. But when she closes her laptop at the end of the day or looks in the mirror before heading into a meeting, something feels off. Not broken.
Just…off.
The Work-Life Harmony Reset: Leading Without Losing Yourself
If you’ve ever felt like the demands of leadership are pulling you in a hundred directions, you’re not alone. The higher you rise, the more blurred the lines become between your professional responsibilities and your personal life. And while many people talk about “work-life balance,” I prefer a different approach…work-life harmony.
Will AI Widen The Leadership Gap For Women? Or Can We Change The Story?
AI is transforming our workplaces faster than we ever imagined. It’s reshaping how we work, who does the work and even the skills required to stay relevant.
For executive women and those aspiring to lead, AI isn’t just another tech trend…it’s a leadership issue. And one that comes with a critical risk: If we don’t act now, AI could shrink the leadership pipeline for women before it ever begins.
5 Myths About Coaching That Keep Women Stuck (And What’s Actually True)
If you’ve ever thought, “I should be able to figure this out myself” of “Coaching is for people who are struggling”…you’re not alone.
I’ve coached hundreds of brilliant women, and I see the same thing over and over: they don’t hire a coach because they aren’t capable…they hire a coach because they are.
When Women Leave Tech Leadership, We All Lose
This week, headlines reported something alarming: women are steadily disappearing from leadership roles in tech and major social platforms.
At first glance, it might feel like a “tech sector problem.” But it’s not. The implications ripple far beyond Silicon Valley and affect every industry we touch.
Leadership Isn’t About Saying Yes to Everything…It’s About Saying Yes to What Matters
“I said yes even when I wanted to say no. I skipped meals, worked through exhaustion and smiled while doing it.”
Sound familiar?
If you’ve ever said yes when you meant no…you’re not alone.
One of the most overlooked leadership skills…are boundaries.
For women in leadership, boundaries can feel like a double-edged sword. Set them, and you risk being seen as inflexible. Don’t set them, and suddenly your calendar, your energy and your well-being belong to everyone but you.