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What is the role of a leader – at a hockey game or in the workplace?

On any given Friday night September thru March, I am typically at a rink watching a hockey game. It comes with the territory of marrying a Canadian, and apparently the sport of hockey. Despite the cold, and often crazy fans, I do love it. And I know I’ll...

Earn 2+ hours in your day. Cut your losses and make time.

Cate finds herself driving double the mileage as her normal commute many weeks throughout the year, attending events and meetings. She needs to go to this networking meeting. She should go to this mastermind group because she has been with them for 3 years. She has to...

Leadership Skills to Boost in 2019

As we finish out the last weeks of 2018, many of us are looking forward to strengthening our skills into the New Year. A few of my favorite tips for boosting leadership skills for long-term success. 1. Give room to fail. Support your team as a whole, and as...

11 Tips to Network When You Don’t Like Networking

Ben is a natural. He can walk into a room of strangers and engage in conversation with great ease. No matter the situation, the group of people, or the setting, Ben loves networking. Even when he knows no one in the room. His colleagues are envious. Junior associates...

Be Yourself…but not all the time

Everywhere we look, leaders are being told be themselves. Be authentic. Let your people see the real you. Be natural. Be mindful! (I’m so sick of that word…especially when it comes to being mindful when I eat!) I agree to be genuine. Bring your real self to your role....

Five ways women can take the lead, fearlessly.

Driven women are not always sure what do when in the driver's seat. Even with hard work, experience, and determination, women often find themselves striving for more, but not always sure how to achieve their next-level goals, or even, ask for them. Start...

What the Women of the WCN Are Saying

Increased my confidence, took charge of my career to make it what I want, and learned skills to be a real leader. These are just a few things that Women Catalyst Network participants report. You can wave a magic wand, sit back, and hope this happens for you. Or… you...

Signs your Career is Stagnant and 5 Things to Change It

Julia was struggling each morning to get out of bed when her alarm went off. She had little energy heading into work, even after a decent night’s sleep. She enjoyed her job enough – it was fine. She received complimentary reviews, and yet something was missing. She...

Why We Direct the WCN Together: From Julie and Evan

How did two experienced leadership coaches come together to create a powerful network of women leaders? Julie Holunga I started the Women's Catalyst Network to propel female leaders to excel - to be the nudge for them to own their careers. In the first cohort, the...

6 Business Development Tips for Women Attorneys and CPAs

I don’t play golf. I don’t really like going to games. I’m tired of having coffees, and lunches, and happy hours. How can I connect with my potential clients out of the office? How do I move the relationship forward? How do I progress the relationship without being...

YOU are the biggest obstacle in your career. 7 tips to smash that boulder

Jen saw a gap in her industry, and an opportunity to start a business. She presented the idea to a safe group of peers in her network. They loved the idea and encouraged her to take the next step in building her plan and researching alternatives. Jen presented her...

7 No-Nonsense Ways to Only Work with Clients you Like!

I knew the minute I met Shannon that we would work together at some point. There was a natural ease to the conversation. I was not nervous (which admittedly, I can get in an initial meeting) and was having fun! Similar to when I’m out to dinner with a great friend, I...