What counts in life is not the mere fact that we lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” ~Nelson Mandela In April, one of my life goals of becoming a published author was accomplished. It has been an exciting
The Challenge of Accepting Significance
The Value of Finding Your Tribe
There is value in finding your Tribe to manage through the journey of finding a work life balance and to share the schedule chaos, celebrate the wins, and to comfort each other through the losses.
What You Do Next
It is not the mistake that shows your character as much as what you do next, and in an industry where mistakes are common taking accountability, resolving it, and learning from it is very important to be successful and this becomes true in all of life.
Managing It All in a New Year
Goodbye 2020 and Hello 2021. As we move on to the new year, I have spent time thinking about what “Managing it All” means to different people. 2020 taught many about their abilities to really manage it all…and I do mean ALL. If juggling work at home through countless zoom calls, while teaching the kids
Motivation of The Fear of Failing
I would dare to bet everyone reading this has had that moment where the fear of failing has impacted the way you handled a situation at least once. Maybe it was as simple as not trying out for the school play, or as impacting as not going for that promotion you know you deserved. It
She’s Not Even Technical
Like all women in the technical industry I work in a male dominate environment. After all women hold less than 25% of the tech jobs in America. (Even more disheartening women only hold 11% of the executive positions). This is why I was very upset to learn that women are leaving the industry at a
The Power Of A To Do List
Life is busy. Full of everyday tasks that need to get done. It can be chaotic, stressful, fun, and exciting all at the same time. I was asked recently by a young professional for a tip on how to stay organized while managing being a mother, wife, and full-time employee juggling multiple projects. Immediately, one
Master of Change?
I have always prided myself on the ability to be agile. When asked multiple times how I juggle so much, I have jokingly replied, I am a “master of change“. I deal with change with the best of them and carry on. I am the one who encourages and pushes for changes a lot of
Not For The Faint Of Heart
Faint of Heart I have always known being a working mom wasn’t for the faint of heart as it is challenging work, but I am starting to see the pressures of today’s society are making it more and more stressful for moms everywhere. I had a friend recently come over with her 2-year old. He
Just Lucky
Beginners Luck Recently, a good friend of mine bravely and boldly quit her job and started her own recruiting company. She has two young kids and was traveling 90% of the time. She was working too hard for too little and not doing what she was passionate about. Though she needed the income she knew