Women In Executive Leadership

Following a session I facilitated at a conference today, a male attendee came up to me and proceeded to start making comments about my looks, how I looked 10 years younger than I had at last years con… more

I wear the HR hat. When doing my due diligence on candidates I have noticed a disturbing trend: people outright lying on their resume or LinkedIn profile. As a response we have had to adjust our hirin… more

In the market for a luxury designer work bag, something that zips for frequent travel and is fairly ergonomic (shoulder/neck issues from a car accident). Any recommendations? Open budget with the exc… more

Had long discussion from a group of women on this topic. What are the impacts for women interviewing or looking to be elevated in their current role: weight (being overweight creates less opportunit… more

Has anyone used Tawkify?

Considering a partner offer from EY in FSO americas. Have had 14 discussions - all positive. Except 12/14 of my interviewees were males. As a woman who would like to have another child, want to unders… more

I really need some advice. I’m feeling burnt out in the Big 4. The constant pressure to deliver with so little is taking its toll on me. I have never had the desire to completely get out of the profes… more

Forgive me if this is a strange post, but I really would love some unbiased feedback from fellow women in my community and this is the only place I can get that. My parents have been divorced since I… more

I will be hiring my first EA soon to help clear up my time so I can do more executive-level work. I’ve shared a few EAs with other colleagues before, usually for scheduling meetings, taking notes, and… more

Anyone here a CHIEF member? I have my interview tomorrow and wondering what I should expect. Also for current members, have you found the membership to be helpful? How valuable has it been to you?

We are in mid year reviews currently and received feedback from multiple people which is anonymous. The feedback is mostly good, but there is feedback that is negative that is the exact opposite of mu… more

Not sure if this is better in this bowl or the staying healthy one. I have “cortisol belly” and it’s been there for about a year, no matter what I do. This past week, I’ve been on PTO and I’ve kept ev… more

Does anyone have a reccommendation for a executive head hunter in the marketing space?

Currently interviewing for a high level role at a FAANG company. Would require a move to NYC. I have established I will not move for a year to make sure role/company is a fit. Anyone done a cross coun… more

Anyone here have recommendations for AI courses/certification program for executives? I’m not looking to pivot, but rather learn about the technology, seek opportunities to incorporate elements of it … more

Executive reporting relationship issue. Joined a new org (6 months ago) where I report to the COO - not ideal, but not uncommon. I have discovered there is a small number of Senior Directors who re… more

I hold an MD role but struggle with public speaking, presentations or ability to articulate myself well in meetings. Has anyone gone on executive trainings on this; if yes, any recommendations?

Happy Monday ladies! I am a Consulting Managing Director and Partner who focuses on Performance Improvement. I have led global transformations, as well as held interim executive roles identifying and executing on… more

Looking for networking opportunities for our chief of staff. Anyone know of any?

Has anyone had an opportunity where they made a job change and they went backwards in their base salary by 10k but the bonus and opportunity and then work life balance appear to be a better outcome lo… more

A point about disengagement and gender dynamics in this article hit home for me. It got me thinking: What effective strategies have you all used to really move the needle on manager engagement? I'm es… more

Hi all, I'm managing job hunt stress and hit a wall. After being out of work since January of this year, I received an offer, but the pay is $20k+ too low, and there are no health benefits. Still … more

Pushing for team promotions at my company is tough. The process is so inconsistent and not always fair (i.e., not based purely on merit). I wish I had more control! How much transparency is right when… more

Being a Type A personality is a strength for me at work (obviously), and it keeps things running smoothly. But it also means I overthink and am unable to feel at ease when I'm not in charge (like … more

I'm wanting to add strength training to my usual walking and yoga routine at home. For those of you who already do strength training, do you suggest joining a gym for the variety and motivation, o… more

It's always been tough for me to take what's in my head and write concise business emails, proposals, etc., that aren't super long. I know I can ramble on. I've recently started using … more

For those of you that are at Director level or higher what is an appropriate amount of notice when you are leaving?

The possibility of a global economic slowdown has been on my mind, so I've been taking a close look at my own financial planning. Just wondering how others are preparing for a potential recession?… more

I'm almost 50, and lately I've been thinking a lot about my decision not to have children. Friends on FB share pics of their kids, and my heart melts. My husband was always clear he didn't… more

I'm a little nervous after being called back for more testing after a routine mammogram. My doctor mentioned "dense breast tissue," so she's suggesting additional imaging to make sur… more

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I'm struggling with something. I recently found out my spouse racked up about $40K in credit card debt over the past year, which is baffling because we have more than enough in savings to cover it… more

I've been wondering, since we're all juggling big careers and personal lives, and maybe families too, what are your secrets to making it all feel integrated? What are those non-negotiable thin… more

I'm a new executive, and my workload includes a mix of numerous small, ongoing tasks and tracking projects that, unfortunately, didn't succeed due to changing circumstances. I need a robust sy… more

I'm always looking for the right jewelry to wear daily. What have you worn almost every day for years (other than wedding rings) that never seems to go out of style?