The Glass Cliff Phenomenon: Why Women Leaders Are Set Up To Fail (And How To Turn It Into Your Advantage)
That’s the scenario too many women in leadership find themselves in. The title is shiny. The stakes are high. And the situation? Often a mess. Welcome to the Glass Cliff…a term coined to describe the unsettling reality that women are more likely to be placed in leadership roles during times of turbulence, decline or flat-out failure. It’s a promotion yes…but one perched on shaky ground.
The Confidence Trap: Why Experience Alone Won’t Make You Feel Ready (And What To Do Instead)
You’ve checked the boxes. Earned the degrees. Gained the titles. Led the teams.
So why don’t you feel more confident?
That’s the Confidence Trap…believing that more experience will automatically erase self-doubt. For many high-achieving women, especially in male-dominated industries, confidence doesn’t grow in parallel with competence. It often lags behind it.
Develop Others As You Develop Yourself
True leadership isn’t about collecting wins. It’s about creating impact…for yourself and for others. The world doesn’t need more titles or accolades. It needs more women who lift as they climb.
You don’t have to mentor everyone. But you can become the leader you once needed. And in doing so, you create a ripple effect that outlives your job title, your business card or your current role.
Resilience Isn’t About Bouncing Back…It’s About Bouncing Forward
What if resilience isn’t about returning to who you were, but becoming who you’re meant to be?
For women especially, challenges show up in every corner of life-personally, professionally and in the space in between. Sometimes, it’s a sudden disruption in your career. Other times, it’s a family situation you didn’t see coming. And while it might feel tempting to retreat under the covers with your favorite blanket and call it a day…life has other plans.
What Skill Set Have You Been Downplaying?
It happens quietly. Maybe you’ve always been great at simplifying chaos into clear action…but you call it “just being organized.” Maybe people always come to you for advice…but you brush it off as “being a good listener.” Maybe you lead with empathy, but you label it “just being nice.”
3 Tiny Steps That Create BIG Change
We often think of change as something massive, dramatic and immediate…like a total career pivot, a big promotion or finally achieving work-life harmony. But in reality, lasting change begins with the small shifts: the thoughts we challenge, the patterns we disrupt and the beliefs we finally let go of.
Leadership Development For Women-Grow With Clarity, Confidence and Impact
Leadership isn’t just a role. It’s a mindset, a skill set and a lifelong journey. Titles may come and go, but the ability to lead with clarity, purpose and authenticity is something that grows over time. And for women, investing in that growth isn’t optional. It’s essential. Over the years, I’ve worked with high-performing women […]
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome-Reclaiming Confidence and Owning Your Impact
Even the most accomplished women can feel like they don’t belong at the table they worked so hard to reach. Despite promotions, accolades and credentials, there’s often a whisper… “What if they find out I don’t belong here?”
Personal and Professional Growth For Women-The Secret To Sustainable Success
In a world that celebrates hustle and glorifies being busy, growth can feel like one more thing on your endless to-do list. But here’s the truth…sustainable success doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from becoming more.
When you focus on both personal and professional growth, you don’t just climb the ladder…you build a foundation strong enough to hold everything you’re reaching for.
Quiet Leadership-Why Listening Is Your Most Underrated Superpower
In a world that often rewards the loudest voice, the most powerful leaders are often the quietest ones…the ones who truly listen.
We all love to receive compliments about what we do, what we are wearing and yes, sometimes, what we look like. In business, it’s even more important to concentrate on what you are bringing to your clients and sharing what you are the expert in. While it’s nice to hear “Wow you’re amazing”, the best compliment any leader can her is, “Wow, you really listened to me.
Transformational Leadership-Creating Change That Lasts
Transformational leadership is more than just meeting goals or managing performance. It’s about elevating the people and environments around you. It’s about vision, impact and creating the kind of change that doesn’t just check a box. It inspires lasting growth.
For women in leadership, this isn’t just a style. It’s a movement. Because when women lead with intention, clarity and vision, they don’t just get results…they shape the future.
Executive Coaching for Women-Unlock Leadership Clarity and Confidence
For decades, executive coaching was seen for a remedy for leaders in trouble. Today, it’s something very different…a strategic advantage for those who want to lead with clarity, influence and purpose. And for high-achieving women, it can be the key to unlocking the next level of success, both personally and professionally.