One is NOT the Loneliest Number: How to Leverage Your Uniqueness At Work
In many of the conversations that I've had with corporate sisters like myself, one of the recurring line remains the same: " I am the Only one". From having no one else, or very few others, to relate to, to facing the constant pressure of stereotypes and preconceived...
After-Hours Genius: Dress Pants Yoga Pants
Ever been rushing out of work after-hours to make it to yoga class? Well, rush no more...just because you may never have to change into your favorite yoga pants again! Not that we are suggesting that you should go pant-less, but there is now such a thing as Dress Pant...
Coffee Chat: Can You Ask to Work from Home?
If you're one of the many corporate sisters (and brothers) buried under snow today on the Northeast, and who had to (or wished they could) work from home today, you may be wondering when is a good time to request working from home. First off, you may want to check if...
Lunch Break: Chelsea Cardigan
If you're on the East Coast like we are, you know this is definitely sweater season. And for our lunch break today, this New York & Company Chelsea cardigan is making us just swoon...I love the windowpane pattern, and am absolutely gaga over the pink and black...
How to Receive Feedback
Yesterday, we wrote about requesting feedback at work, and how it can actually positively impact your career. Now, it's one thing to actively seek and request feedback, and an entirely different thing how you receive this feedback. Whether the feedback received is...
Coffee Chat: Should You Exercise At Work?
During our lunch break, we raved about the Zippy jacket from Athleta, and talked about exercising at work. For many, using the privilege of having a gym on their work premises or nearby their place of employment is a must...while for others (especially those who are...
Lunch Break: Athleta’s Zippy Jacket
For those of you who do work out at lunch (yes they exist, and no, I'm not one of them....yet!), we've found this amazing Zippy jacket from Athleta that will make you look fashionable even at the gym. As many corporate settings also offer the privilege of a gym inside...
Should You Request Feedback At Work?
Feedback is a big component of your performance at work, although many a time not enough emphasis is put on it by managers and employees alike. While most companies have a feedback system in place, mostly via periodic performance reviews, these can turn out to be too...
Coffee Chat: Nine West Eriee Pumps
For our coffee break/watercooler chat/shopping fix, we found these Nine West Eriee pumps on Zappos.com. Not only are these leather upper with curved collar and stitched detail pumps gorgeous, they also seem to be very comfortable. With a lightly cushioned footbed,...
How Is Dr. King’s Legacy Affecting Your Career?
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day to all! On this Day of Service, I got to reflect on the impact of Dr. King's legacy on my life as a woman of color, and in particular in my career. As corporate sisters, and women professionals in general, we have to be the leaders in...
