On March 8, the world will be celebrating International Women’s Day with the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. Organizations large and small will come together to show women just how valuable they are. And here at Smart Women’s Empowerment, we will be celebrating women’s empowerment all month long. First celebrated in 1909 as …
As tens of thousands of civilians flee Ukraine, many women are staying to fight for their freedom, alongside the men who have been ordered to stay and fight. As I write this, we are in day five of Russia’s siege of Kyiv, Ukraine. The city still has not fallen. I pray for a miracle. Women …
The best way to honor March as National Women’s History Month is to honor the heroines of change, acknowledge the barriers and threats that continue, and support organizations that champion for women all year long. Among those organizations are those that deal with violence against women. Did you know that one in three women around …
What do you think of when you hear the word Tomboy? Does it bring back memories of roughhousing with your brothers, tinkering in the garage with your motorbike and preferring blue jeans to princess dresses? Or do you think of sports and how your confidence and character were shaped by playing on a team and …
Tomboys, Soccer Pay Victory and Women’s History Month Read More »
“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” -Dolly Parton This month, we are celebrating women, leadership, and personal power. I chose this quote by Dolly Parton because she is such a terrific role model and has done …
In the past 15 years of coaching and training professional women around the globe, I’ve seen firsthand that thousands of women have spent years building careers they thought would make them happy, only to wake up and realize they are very far from where they want to be, without a deep understanding of what’s really …
The Seven Damaging Power Gaps and How to Overcome Them Read More »
You empower others by empowering yourself! March 8 is International Women’s Day. How will you be celebrating this occasion? Is there a woman you can reach out to who may need some inspiration or guidance? When I first started Smart Women’s Empowerment, my dream was to create an army of smart, successful women who would …
SELF is the critical success factor of my work as an executive coach and operations consultant. Most clients strive for goals that have to do with elements external to them. Once the layers start being peeled off, through more in-depth reflection and increased self-awareness, the focus on SELF becomes the foundation for being able to …
Wonder Woman was popularized by DC comics in the 1940’s during WWII. She was a woman warrior with power and strength encouraging women to work and support the war effort. Wonder Woman was one of the first icons depicting women as leaders who fought for what was right and just. Wonder Woman was revitalized 40 …
Take Out Your Lassos – It’s Time For Wonder Woman Leadership Read More »
Jen Neitzel, owner of Maven Circle, and student of my “Wild Money Class” wrote this incredible, personal story of her wild money journey. I wanted to share her story with my tribe because there are so many of you out there who relate to some, if not all, of Jen’s story. I was deeply touched …
