Rene’s Blog

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Let me finish speaking please…

I just read an article by best selling author and psychologist Adam Grant on how most men interrupt women when they are speaking. If you haven’t read it, you should take a look -

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Can you be yourself at work? Here’s how…

I’m sure you’ve heard about having the imposter syndrome when you are in the workplace. This occurs when you feel like you have to be someone other than yourself to be successful. But you have to ask yourself, why do I want to be someone else and not myself.

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Yes, you do belong in the room!

Many women don’t use their voice often enough in the workplace and it can stall their career. I have learned over the years to push myself to speak up in meetings and use my voice wisely. I’m still finding my way to make sure my voice is heard, but also ensure that what I say matters.

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Leading with empathy can change the culture. Here’s how…

Yesterday was a day for celebration for half the country in the United States. It was the end of the current administration where some people felt the leader was only interested in some of the people. The other half of the country who did vote for the current administration is feeling distraught over the loss of the leader that they strongly supported.

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