Coffee Break: Is Your Boss Afraid of You?
We talked about how your possible fear of your manager may be sending you spiraling down into self-doubt land. Yet, what happens when your manager is actually worried you may outshine him/her. Could it be your boss is afraid of you? My $0.05: A friend of mine once...
Work It: Ruffled Gingham Blouse
The gingham trend is still going strong as the "It" print for Spring (see my prior picks here and here too). Hence today's Work It pick, this ruffled gingham blouse from NY&CO! Loving the fresh and feminine look of this easy blouse, that can be paired with...
Are You Afraid of Your Boss (And How to Kick the Fear Away)
Fear comes at us many ways in the workplace. One of them is the fear of your manager. Yeah, you know, that tightening in your chest every time you get called in the office. Or the sudden (and oh so annoying) attack of stuttering every time you have to explain your...
Coffee Break: What Tricks Do You Use to Fight Fear at Work?
We've talked about using fear to advance your career. Remember the Grey's Anatomy episode when Amelia and Stephanie were doing the superhero pose right before a major surgery to boost their confidence (and annihilate their fears)? You know, that tight grip in your...
Work It: Box Pleat Dress
There's something about this dress that says stylish sophistication with an edge! Loving the straight tailoring of this conservative, feminine box pleat dress with a twist! The two inverted pleats at the bottom of the dress create a surprise effect that keeps this...
5 Ways to Use Fear to Advance Your Career
"Always do what you are afraid to do." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. The day my last CPA exam results came out, I couldn't muster the courage to log on to the computer and check if I had passed or failed. There I stood in front of the dark screen, unable to type a word or...
L’Edito: You Can’t Fail (Really, You Can’t)
What if you started the day with this simple affirmation: "I can't fail". No matter what the day brings, no matter the obstacles, the level of aggravation brought on by your boss or how long it takes you to put your contacts in...You cannot fail! In her best-seller...
The 411: Weekly News Update
Happy Easter Sunday! Hope everyone's enjoying today (and refraining from drowning in chocolate)! As you're looking for that last piece of chocolate, here are the news that made us smile, laugh, and shake our heads this week: In awesome news this week, the Daily Show...
Coffee Break: Is Friday a Wasted Work Day?
TGIF! It's Friday, and you've been looking forward to it all week! Yes, even you, the top performer who's got it together, or you, who come in super early and makes sure to be seen working super late every night...The fact is, many of us in the corporate world, as...
Week-End Pick: Jean Pencil Skirt
Jean skirts are officially back, and while it's taking me back to obscure, neon-colored times buried deep in the back of my mind, I have to admit I kinda like it. Hence my week-end pick, this Levi's jean pencil skirt from Kohl's. I like the fact that it's still a bit...
