How Brittany Canady Built Her Career (and Became a Mom) Without Hitting Pause

Brittany Canady had a fear most working parents can relate to. As she prepared for parental leave, she worried about being left behind. Would time away from work set her back? Would she come back to a career that had …

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Re-imagining Power, Redefining Success: How WOC Can Be Power-Full

We are living in a time where all of us are waking up to what’s happening in the world. And as we awaken as WOC, each of us is being called to reconsider our views on what power and success …

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How to Negotiate Your Promotion Salary: A Woman’s Guide

You put in the work, delivered results, and finally, you’re up for a promotion. Amazing! There’s just one thing—what about your salary? 

Over the past decade, women have gone from being less likely than men to negotiate their salaries, to …

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As a Black Woman, Being Fully Myself at Work Is a Non-Negotiable — Here’s How I’ve Achieved That

Back when she was finishing grad school, Denise Owusu knew she had two requirements for her next career move: the company would need to align with her values, and it had to be a place where she could be wholly …

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Apologizing for Being Nervous in an Interview: Is It a Good Idea?

It might be your first interview, or maybe you’ve lost count of how many you’ve had by now. Feeling nervous in a job interview happens to professionals at all levels, especially when that job opportunity means so much to you. Perhaps your …

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Be True to Your Strengths: On Mentorship from the President, Maryland Region of Howard Hughes

Kristi Smith, President of the Maryland Region at Howard Hughes, credits a network of supportive women for playing a large part in her career progression. Before joining Howard Hughes in 2023, she was the Executive Vice President of Development at …

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How to Advocate for Yourself at Work as a Woman

Do you ever find yourself hesitating to speak up at work? Maybe you’ve thought, “I’ll just let my boss notice my hard work,” or “I don’t want to seem pushy.” 

Many women feel this way, and it’s not surprising—self-advocacy can …

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Balancing Authority with Empathy: Leadership Advice From a Deputy Chief of Talent Management

Schira Madan serves as the Deputy Chief of Talent Management in the Workforce Support Activities Directorate for the National Security Agency (NSA), orchestrating human capital strategies, plans, and policies that support the NSA’s global cryptologic workforce. She leverages the “whole-person …

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I’m a CEO—Here are 4 Ways Successful Women Bounce Back From Failure

When one hears the word “failure,” the dictionary definition typically comes to mind: “an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: an effort ending in failure. … nonperformance of something due, required, or expected: a subnormal …

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Level Up Your Career with These Career Resources For Women

Are you a woman committed to finding career success? If so, level up your career and check out the resources and tips for job seekers via DiversityJobs, a site committed to promoting diversity in business. You should also consider taking …

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