How often do you find yourself waiting in line for coffee? On average, a person spends 45-62 minutes waiting in line every day! And, if there’s a line, you obviously are not alone. One of my favorite ways to “practice” meeting people is to offer a compliment to someone standing next to me in line. I can’t think of anyone...
I Need A Change But I Can’t Seem To Figure Out What I’m Made To Do Or Will Be Happy With On a Daily Basis. Help!
Dear Jules, I’ve moved around for the last 6 years. I have a marketing degree, but I dread the thought of another administrative position or sales assistant position. I’m not experienced with up to date online marketing and feeling behind and competing with new graduates even though I have a over 10 years working experience. I need a change but...
Rachel Thebault of Tribeca Treats on the Comfort of a Concrete Plan
Rachel Thebault (http://rachelthebault.com/) is the owner and head confectioner at Tribeca Treats (http://www.tribecatreats.com/), a specialty bakery in downtown Manhattan, offering a wide variety of chocolates, cookies, cupcakes, and cakes. In this video Rachel talks to NEXT for Women (http://www.nextforwomen.com) about taking the leap to start her own business including the 3 steps she took when launching her own bakery.
Be Peanut Butter
I have a dog named Edgar whose whole raison d’etre is to kick cat ass. Unfortunately, I also have two cats. Peanut Butter and Mozart. Peanut Butter is a cat-hater’s cat. He’s got all the swagger of a cowboy, and the cool detachment of a pouty model. Tail up, shoulders back, when he saunters into the kitchen, he owns the joint....
Ask Jules: The Wizardry Of Fear
Dear Jules, I’ve been at my job for two years, and I think I have done a good job, but I have never been promoted! I know I should talk to my boss and what I should say, but I’m so nervous! How can I be less afraid to go after what I want? -Jordan Dear Jordan, I am part...
People Don’t Resist Change. They Resist Being Changed.
Imagine your boss has given you an important assignment to bring about a needed change in your organization. Sounds good. But people throughout your organization will resist this change. Not so good. How can you overcome this resistance? A Formula for Change Here’s the short answer to this complex question: D + V + F > R ...
Stand Tall! How Being Proud Can Help Your Job Hunt
“So, what do you do for a living?” When you’re hunting for a new job, this question can be seriously depressing. You might suddenly start mumbling about how you’re “in between jobs” or “it’s really tough out there…” Stop! Stand tall. Seize the moment. This is a perfect opportunity to briefly tell someone what you want to do and subtly seek out his...
Not Your Mother’s Feminism
How Erin Matson Became Action Vice President of the National Organization for Women – Before Her Thirtieth Birthday Feminism needs a face lift. While the mere suggestion of plastic surgery, even a in metaphorical context, might send shivers up the spines of the movement’s hard line, the sentiment holds true for many working, voting, mini skirt-wearing women, to whom bra...
Girl Power: Debba Haupert of Girlfriendology.com on Prioritizing Female Friends
Debba Haupert of (http://www.girlfriendology.com) is a firm believer in the power of female friendships. Busy as we may be, Debba says, we must continue to reach out to our friends. Who else will be there when you’ve had a bad day and just need a plate of French fries? Here, Debba explains how to make new friends and keep the...
How Well Does Your Company Attract Multicultural Women To Its Workforce?
As well as Cisco, Deloitte, General Mills, IBM and Proctor & Gamble? These companies made it to Working Mother’s top five list of the Best Companies for Multicultural Women. So, what is it that these companies offer, that many others don’t, to make them so likeable for women of different ethnicities? Targeted agendas for recruiting & retaining Multicultural Women, such as:...
Is it a Good Job If I’m Not Doing Good?
At 40:20 Vision we love to dig into what’s next. 40-something women have earned their confidence and can provide a sneak peek into the other side of decisions as we answer the questions that young professionals want to know. Q. I love my job, but I don’t feel like I’m making a contribution in the world. How can I find...
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