Authenticity in the workplace
There is a lot of talk about authenticity: Authenticity in leadership, in the workplace, in our relationships, etc. We all seem to understand the importance of authenticity and we expect people to be just that - authentic. Yet, how authentically do WE really show up at work and in our lives?
Frustrated you’re getting unfair treatment at work?
“No matter what I say or do, they won’t take me seriously because I am a woman!” Do you also believe it’s hard to be a woman in the tough man’s world? You’re not alone! Many women feel it’s still more difficult to access the same job opportunities as their male colleagues, that they’re not treated as equals, make less money etc. I wonder, is it really as bad or is there something else that is ruining our career ambitions, ladies? Prefer to read rather than watch? Here’s my article from the Czech & Slovak Leaders Magazine.
When you can't stand them...
Is there someone you can't stand being around? Someone you actively try to avoid because they trigger all kinds of negative feelings and emotions in you? This can be a major hurdle, especially if it’s someone you have to deal with on a daily basis, a coworker for instance. Avoidance is not an option, so what do you do now?
Love it or hate it?
Do you also have a love-hate relationship with selling? Let’s face it, knowing how to sell is crucial, even if the word ‘sales’ is not part of your job title. Whether asking your boss for a new headcount, presenting a new idea to your management or asking your partner to join you on a sightseeing trip to Afghanistan, you always sell! My latest article in the Czech & Slovak Leaders Magazine provides a few handy tips…
What a bitch!
Silent whispers and murmurs of discontent resonated through the corridor as I stepped out of the meeting room. They weren’t directed at me (not this time), yet they made me shiver... Read more in my latest article published in the Czech & Slovak Leaders Magazine.