How we’ve gotten imposter syndrome all wrong
After Jodie Foster won an Oscar for her role in The Accused, she acknowledged that felt like a total fraud in a 60 Minutes interview. “I thought it was a fluke,” she shared. … Read more
Leadership & Career Life
What to do if you don’t love your job
This might sound strange – or even obnoxious — from someone who helps people find more meaningful lives and clearly (I hope it’s clear?) loves her job, but here’s the … Read more
Why I gave up on work-life integration and am embracing work-life mindfulness
Several years ago, while working for a fast-paced healthcare organization, I shared the concept of “work-life integration” with my colleagues, many of whom were on the brink of burnout, just … Read more
The Difference Between Therapy and Coaching: Which One is Right for Me?
“Do I need therapy or coaching?” is an increasingly common question posed by people ready to do the work, but uncertain where to start. Understandably, much confusion exists regarding the … Read more
Asking your boss for time off for therapy: Five strategies to get what you need
In preparation for an upcoming workshop I was delivering to the organization’s employees, I was meeting with the head of employee wellness of a Fortune 50 company. “We do it … Read more
Three Powerful Strategies for Confronting Imposter Syndrome
Please don’t call on me, I silently prayed. Please don’t call on me. Please no. Please, please, please, please… “Ashley? What answer did you get?” “X equals 4?” I said, … Read more