Myth #1: Only certain people are biased. Every human being is biased, from the most privileged to those who belong to marginalized groups. However…. people in positions of perceived power [...]
Getting to know yourself as a leader and mentor could trigger the same reaction that many of us have when thinking about a physical exam: dread, fear, and right out avoidance. What if, instead, [...]
Attending conferences has its perks. So I was thrilled to be part of the team of Executive Coaches at the 2018 Multicultural Women’s Conference hosted by Working Mother Media. Imagine my [...]
According to the Institute of Coaching, 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, and over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective [...]
Have you ever attended an event where you felt challenged and empowered at the same time? That is how being part of the 39th Simmons Leadership Conference felt like. The theme, Disrupt the [...]
January came and went. Frankly, starting the year in January seldom works for me. I need an extra month to wrap things up from last year, take a breather from the holidays, and ease into the new [...]
The Thanksgiving holiday generally sparks the desire to reflect about the meaning gratitude. Several years ago, I noticed this ritual– that started 30 plus years back–left me with an [...]
May 24th has been a special date since I can remember. It is my mom’s birthday. It is the day I got married. And now it is the date when my loan request to Kiva was fully funded. I have been in [...]
I spent November 9th, 2016, the day after the U.S. presidential election, hugging Tete– my son’s teddy bear– while watching the news. All I remember is feeling profound sadness and [...]
I started this blog ten years ago. The main purpose was to develop and to strengthen my voice while showcasing my thought leadership as a professional and entrepreneur. It was a project I [...]
