by Andrea Janzen | Dec 3, 2021 | Forbes Article
Whenever I bring up the topic of the gender gap in the workplace, I typically get two reactions. The first: “My industry is the worst!” They proceed to tell me stories about how few women there are in leadership, or how their organization just doesn’t...
by Andrea Janzen | Jul 5, 2021 | Forbes Article
Leadership coaching has become a popular tool to support leaders in organizations today. There is evidence that coaching works to support leaders’ professional development in a variety of ways. The benefits of professional coaching include: • Increased...
by Andrea Janzen | May 17, 2021 | Forbes Article
Over the past year, I’ve heard from countless leaders who are exhausted and struggling. They aren’t using their vacation time, they’re working longer hours and they can’t see an end to this cycle. When you’re a leader, it’s your job to be...
by Andrea Janzen | Mar 16, 2021 | Forbes Article
Everyone is looking for ways to remain successful in uncertain times. Women especially have a lot on their plates right now with navigating the new normal at work, homeschooling kids or eldercare. If you’re a woman, you are probably looking for ways to manage your...
by Andrea Janzen | Jan 3, 2021 | Forbes Article
Why are my employees not taking initiative right now? Why are they not stepping up to the plate? Why are they not motivated? If you’re a leader of people today, I’m sure you’ve thought this at some point over the past few months. I’m sure you’ve analyzed your...
by Andrea Janzen | Nov 6, 2020 | Forbes Article
For years, women have been told to set boundaries, say no to things to protect their time and make sure that they don’t get stuck in the grind. But here’s the unfortunate truth. Setting a hard line in the sand, like “I shut down my computer at 5 p.m....
by Andrea Janzen | Jul 27, 2020 | Forbes Article
Your head is down, you’re working hard and you’ve checked all the boxes when it comes to career development. You’re grinding it out, producing more than anyone else on your team, but you’re still not getting promoted. For women, this,...
by Andrea Janzen | Dec 19, 2019 | Forbes Article
For years, women have been told, “If you want to be successful, you need to have a mentor; if you want to support the next generation, you need to mentor them.” Mentorship programs were going to be the answer to closing the gender gap in the workplace....
by Andrea Janzen | Sep 19, 2019 | Forbes Article
You want to get ahead in your career, you often reach out to another successful woman because you want to hear her story. You want that advice to help you find your way and get that next opportunity. This is what you’ve been told to do, and so you do it. I don’t know...
