Become the Bravest Woman at Work You Know

When I entered the workforce, I was eager and a hard worker, just like many of you. I thought that to get ahead in my career, I had to work all hours of the day and night, never say no to projects and act the part of the dutiful employee. I sacrificed time with friends, family and my husband, all in effort to get ahead in my career.

The efforts paid off eventually. Before that career breakthrough though, I was told that I would never be in management, that I didn’t have leadership potential and that I needed to stay in the position I was because I was suited for it. My perfectionism, coupled with Imposter Syndrome and people pleasing, left me feeling stuck and frustrated. It wasn’t until I took brave action to realize I was worth more than my current job and started networking and asked for what I wanted that I achieved my breakthrough. Finally, I got a seat at the management table!

The only thing is that when I got to management, I didn’t have the mental and emotional foundation to work smarter, delegate to others and leave my perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome and people pleasing behind. These mental struggles along with some tough personal years with postpartum anxiety after the birth of my first daughter and secondary infertility and IVF to bring my second daughter in the world left me drained with a capital ‘D’. By 2019, after 20+ years of work and many rollercoasters in life, I just couldn’t do it anymore. I couldn’t "fake it until I made it". I struggled with anxiety and depression and many other health issues. During my darkest hours, I knew in my heart there had to be a better way to live and work.

And that’s how the Brave Women at Work Program was born. I believe that we all can be brave at work. While being brave means something different to everyone, I see it as taking those small steps that stretch us out of our comfort zones to reach our highest potential. That could be speaking up in a meeting, asking for a raise or negotiating your next job offer. It could also be as big as taking on a huge leadership position or speaking in front of a large audience. The beautiful thing is that you get to decide.

With the Brave Women at Work Program, I go alongside you as you get clear on who you are and what is important to you. We then talk about what being brave means to you and how you would like to embody that in your career. We identify what may be holding you back from reaching your vision and work hard manage or bust through these blocks. We also talk about ways that your can nourish your mind, body and spirit to avoid burnout. And let’s not forget….we celebrate your wins!

After using this same framework in my own career, I have realized more happiness, success, joy and ease. I’m managing my time and energy better. I have fostered better relationships both personally and professionally. And most importantly, I am exactly where I want to be.

I want the same things for you. I would be honored to accompany you in your own journey towards career happiness and fulfillment!

With the Brave Women at Work Program, there are 3 and 6 month programs available, depending on the nature of the challenges you’re facing and your professional goals. Let’s chat to see what’s the best fit for you!