How to stop being a people-pleaser
I’ll admit it. I’m a recovering people pleaser. There, I said it…For the longest time, I had the strongest aversion to the word “No”. It was as if I were compulsively moved to utter the one word that would grant me others’ approval: “Yes!” Although in many cases, I...
How to integrate your faith with your work
Faith and religion are some of the few topics that are considered taboo at work, along with politics. In general, we simply avoid talking about faith at work. In most, if not many instances, we also don’t see how faith can integrated with our work, or how it could...
How to establish your authority as a woman at work
Projecting authority as a working woman, especially as a woman of color, can be a challenge in the workplace. Due to the many stereotypes associated with being a woman at work, it can be difficult to get the respect and consideration you deserve as a working woman....
10 Wardrobe Tips You Must Consider When Transitioning Careers
Transitioning careers is a big change in your life. From the nature of your work to your new environment, there will be numerous modifications to the way you’re accustomed to working. One of these will even affect the way you dress. This also means that you may have...
How to start a new career
I still remember my first day starting a new career in education, in my late thirties. It felt surreal. Growing up in a conservative household where my mother held the same job for decades, I was terrified at the prospect of starting over, possibly at the bottom of...
How to reclaim your time as a busy working woman
Disclaimer: Please note this post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you decide to purchase the products linked to this post. Have you ever lost so much control of your time you found yourself rushing from one thing to the next ? I certainly have....
When everything falls apart: How to deal with a personal crisis at work
I was at work, in my zone, checking box after box of deliverables when my cell phone rang. It was home. I couldn’t pick up; besides, I was in the flow and didn’t want to stop just yet. The phone kept ringing, over and over again. “It must be important”, I thought. I...
Weekly News Roundup
Welcome to our career, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and fashion weekly news roundup! Think of it as your online watercooler/work gossip station/coffee break spot for now…Want to add anything to our list? Email us at corporate@thecorporatesister.com! This week, we mourn...
Money worries? How to deal with your financial fears
Growing up in a single-parent household led by a single mom, my family wasn’t exactly wealthy. We had food on the table, and in many ways, I was very fortunate to be given a wonderful education and opportunities. However, when it came to money, the underlying messages...
Getting Unstuck: What to do when you do work you hate
Have you ever been stuck in a job you hate, but had no way to leave? Have you ever started a business that you ended up resenting and even despising in the long run? Did you embark on a professional mission that you started with excitement, but that now makes you...
