Category Archives: Work/Life Balance

How to Get a Management Position: Leadership Development

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Tweet Right before Thanksgiving I had the privilege of being included on the interview panel for a candidate who was interviewing for a managerial position. The candidate had years of industry experience, but had never been a manager before. When … Continue reading →

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Risking: Staying where You Are vs. Moving Forward

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When is the Best Time to Have a Family?

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Tweet In my blog post titled “Planning for the Unexpected,” I covered what happens when women and/or couples run into trouble trying to get pregnant. Often infertility throws a proverbial wrench in otherwise well thought-out life plans. So when is … Continue reading →

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Planning for the Unexpected

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Tweet There is no good time to have a family! There is certainly such a thing as being too young, and on the flip side, there is such a thing as waiting too long! Why do I bring this up? … Continue reading →

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The Other Business Model

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Tweet In my new book, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, my chapter is on business models. In this chapter, I discuss what a business model is, what it isn’t, and how to choose one that is right for you and your business. So … Continue reading →

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The New Work Model

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Tweet The Times They Are a Changing . . . Long gone are the days when the first company you went to work for was the company you stayed with for your entire career. In those days, most employees moved … Continue reading →

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The Balancing Act Part II

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Tweet Yesterday I spoke on work/life balance for an absolutely fabulous roomful of ladies at a Houston Women’s Luncheon. This particular women’s group consisted of graduates from my alma mater, Texas A&M University; and I was honored to be asked … Continue reading →

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The Balancing Act

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Tweet Work and Life Balance – is there even such a thing? Last week I gave my signature talk on “The Balancing Act” – learning to balance work and family – to the TBPW in northwest Houston. (If you missed … Continue reading →

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Tips for Stress Management

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Tweet I am pleased to have this guest post from Joyce M. Gayles, PhD. Dr. Gales is a Clinical Psychologist and Life Coach, whom I saw speak recently at a networking luncheon. Her topic, on how to reduce and avoid … Continue reading →

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What exactly is a “Full-Time Woman”?

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Tweet In response to some feedback I received as a result of January’s “Ultimate Blog Challenge,” I thought I would go ahead and define the concept of a “Full-Time Woman.” When I use that term, most women immediately “get it.” … Continue reading →

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