Female Bosses

I have a gaslighting narcissistic mother. I’ve recently realized she’s not who she used to be and will never return to the mother I once knew. In other words I hate her. This hate has turned into an o… more

Need some wisdom and perspective. What’s a healthy way to think/ get through when I’m both trying to change job *and* trying to decide about baby no2. I am 40. My industry is dying. I need and want to… more

Hi ladies! I'm expecting a baby and feeling really grateful and blessed for the journey ahead of me. However, I have many anxieties and worries about how my body is going to change and doubts abou… more

So I've been on the same project for 4+ years. Last year the prime contractor changed and therefore my employer/boss changed as well. Things haven't been as smooth because their communication is nearly no… more

How do you usually encourage or acknowledge a certain employee for their good work? Do you do it in a group setting while others are also privy to your comments or do you do it during a one-on-one? I … more

Hello ladies, would appreciate your input. My work experience is short as I stayed in roles too long, I then took a 4 year break and operated my small business, considering going back to corporate but… more

How would you handle this direct report situation? During a mtg yesterday, I provided feedback on a deck and pointed out a key gap and some wrong assumptions. I asked for a regroup today. Today, he ma… more

I don’t know what my next move should be. I’m ready to move into an SVP role and was told I still have some development areas which I found to be fair feedback. Fast forward to today, my team filled a… more

Networking conduct question: I reached out to someone on LinkedIn who I’d met briefly before, asking for a chat & coffee. She’s replied 2 words “sure, coffee”. What’s the best way to reply again t… more

What are your thoughts on morning rituals that also have W/L balance? I feel like taking the proper time for devotions/spiritual growth, exercise, learning something new, and basic grooming and breakf… more

Hey everyone! Being a pharmacy manager, I'm always juggling multiple responsibilities so trying to foster strong relationships with my junior staff has always been tough. I believe that building a… more

I feel mentor-mentee relationships are always a little tricky. There's this unsaid superiority that comes with being the mentor and everything you say can sound like an order, even if you're j… more

I just want to say… boys club is exhausting to fight all day, every day… they are out of control..

Just came here to say…tired of being lead on and getting my heart broken. That’s all. Thanks. Bye.

How do you get more comfortable with your manager? I feel like every time I speak to him I’m nervous and unsure of myself. But I’m one of the highest performers on my team and have worked here for a f… more

Are any of you shopping for a new wardrobe or additions to your existing one for the next year? Where are you shopping and what does your lookbook look like, in a few words? I feel the intense need to… more

This time around, the holidays spent with family and friends really connected me to my softer, homely side. I've never had to deal with this before, but I find it hard to go back to work and be in… more

What is the best boot camp for leadership soft skills and executive presence?

Happy holidays to all the amazing women in this bowl! This article made me really happy "Women have made significant progress in leadership roles this year, with a notable increase in female CEOs in … more

How do you handle sadness when you move to a different team? I am happy and sad at the same time.

This might be a silly question but I’ve never seen this. My job offer includes “insurance premium paid by employer”. What does that mean?

I was thinking about how most of us will lead a huge chunk of our lives doing our jobs, and it made me wonder if I could choose an alternative. The answer for me is sadly no. What makes your job worth… more

Finally paid off my car and student loans, and happily on to my next venture: my first house! I wanted to ask the other boss women on the bowl to share any advice or tips you have for someone who is p… more

I was recently hired for a new position that requires me to relocate from Ohio to Oregon. When I applied they offered “relocation assistance” in the amount of $5k. Now that I need to get out there the… more

Leaders managing a team of about 4-5 people, do you get any gifts for your team for Christmas? I am in a new company, been here for 9 months. I am debating whether I should give them presents or not. … more

How hard is it to say Thank You. The company gives the employees a holiday bonus, essentially an extra paycheck. I oversee 8 direct reports and I personally always give my team a $50 gift card with a … more

I moved into a new role within the organization I have been working for the last 10 years. Unfortunately I burnt bridges with my last team when I moved and my new role is being made redundant. I am on a H1B.


I ha… more

What shows up on a “livescan” or “field print” fingerprint background check? And how long do they usually take for results?

Need some quick advice:
I’ve recently started contract work after a stint of unemployment. The contract I’m on is for a great company, but it’s short term. I’ve just received an offer for a full time r… more

Disclaimer, not work related… any recommendations on a luxury facial wash for men? Looking to splurge on my husband, who would never spend the money on something other than your typical every day wash… more

I’m looking to invest in myself, specifically on communication, and specifically on executive-level communication + story telling. Anyone has recommendations? I’m also not sure if I should get 1:1 coa… more

I am trying to mentally prepare for a final interview with the CDO and COO at a renewable development company. Interviews for this type of role typically don't go this far up the chain but this is… more