Inpower Coaching

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Happy Valentines Day! This year we wanted to give you a new way to love yourself, by sharing a career development perspective designed to help you take the pressure off yourself, take more credit for what you’ve achieved and strategize more productively about where you go next. Welcome to your “fluid career.” – InPower Editors […] The post Wake Up To Your Fluid Career Development Opportunity appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Welcome to “Dear Dana”, our regular column to give you career and workplace advice/coaching. Please write in and tell me about a career challenge or frustration you’re facing at the office! Today’s topic is career planning! – Dana Theus Dear Dana: You wrote a post about how white collar workers are losing jobs to AI-enhanced […] The post Dear Dana Workplace Advice: Career Planning in the Age of Digital Disruption appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Have you ever lost your job? Cute quotes about making lemonade out of lemonade don’t quite cut it when you get the news, do they? Dealing with change is tough, even for those of us who’ve practiced a lot. We really like Andria’s simple rules for handling the inevitable life changes coming our way. – InPower […] The post 3 Ways To Thrive During Life Changes appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Where Has “Normal” Career Planning Gotten You? How are you doing in your career? Are you where you want to be? Is everything hunky dory? Do you end every day at work glad to be alive? If every answer isn’t an enthusiastic YES! Then it’s time to do a career audit and see just how […] The post 2023 Career Audit: How Much Worklife Bliss Did You Achieve?

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Inpower Coaching

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Ever feel stuck between self-sacrifice and being a selfish b&%ch in the office? Too many women know what this no-win situation feels like. We really like how Leslie reframes this choice around “self-fullness.” Don’t get stuck, choose selfully! – InPower Editors “Even though my efforts helped that project succeed, I’m not comfortable tooting my own […] The post Selfishness or Self-sacrifice: Is That Our Only Choice?

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Inpower Coaching

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Welcome to our newest blogger, Mary Brodie! Mary’s day job is at HP but she has a lot more going on than that! We love her leadership tips and “insights from the trenches” of leadership and hope you do too! Welcome Mary below. – InPower Editors I’m often told that I have a unique management […] The post Leadership Tips: Don’t (S)mother Your Staff appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

JUNE 14, 2023

Do the words “fresh start” or “intention setting” come to mind as a new school term approaches? What would a fresh start mean for you at work? At the start of the school term, students often get a list of what to pull together and how to prepare. We as adults at work need to […] The post Set Your Career Intention For the Year Ahead appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

JULY 11, 2023

Welcome to “Dear Dana”, our regular column to give you career and workplace advice/coaching. In today’s post we’re going to focus on how to talk about your biggest accomplishments when applying and interviewing for jobs. Whether searching for a new opportunity or just positioning yourself for advancement you should always be fluent and conversant in […] The post How to Talk About Your Biggest Accomplishments in Your Job Search appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Women are great communicators… aren’t we? Well, it depends on what you think the most successful aspect of communication really is. Mary hits it right on the nose. Good communicators, and powerful people, are excellent listeners. Effective communications skills start with listening. – InPower Editors Sometimes, I like to think I’m a card carrying member of the Successful […] The post Do Women Really Have Effective Communication Skills?

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Inpower Coaching

AUGUST 15, 2023

Do you ask for help when you need it? Why? Why not? At least as important ask asking for help is knowing when you need it, and when you don’t because you can rely on your strengths. Sometimes you can ask for help to figure out whether you need it or not! Great leaders are […] The post Why Asking For Help Is One Of Your Greatest Strengths appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Leaders are often told to be “humble,” but this can actually work against women who are trying to get into leadership. Why? Not because humility isn’t a virtue, but because some women use it to mask a lack of confidence and virtually disappear as a result. Think of this kind of self-effacement as self-erasement. Don’t […] The post The Risk of Self-Effacement?

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Inpower Coaching

AUGUST 10, 2023

Do you ever wonder what the “best practices” are for LinkedIn, whether you’re looking for a job or not? Check out this wonderful post by Henna on common LinkedIn mistakes most of us make for some good advice. We’ve already done a little LinkedIn profile update after reading her suggestions! ~InPower Editors I was at […] The post 10 Biggest LinkedIn Mistakes Most of Us Make appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

JULY 20, 2023

If you sometimes struggle to navigate the complex world of personal and professional growth, you’re not alone. And that’s the point. Many others have walked the path you’re on, and you can learn from their successes and mistakes. Don’t go it alone. Get a mentor to guide you on your journey. In this post, we […] The post What Does a Mentor Do?

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Inpower Coaching

JULY 13, 2023

We all dream of navigating the complexities of our professional journey with ease and confidence, sailing easily towards the end goal of success. And we all know whatever success we actually achieve is a lot messier than this wonderful vision. It’s easy to get lost in the mess along the way, and that’s when we […] The post How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

JUNE 22, 2023

Years ago, I was a Mary Kay consultant and I was in the team of this amazing regional director, Gloria Mayfield Banks. She was – and is – a truly inspiring person and one of the biggest names in Network Marketing. I should have kicked some serious butt being in her group, but I was […] The post How To Reintroduce Yourself To Your Business Network appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

JUNE 10, 2023

Many women think they are not leading, and yet they are. Why? Because they are setting their intentions, achieving them and making the world better as a result. We’d like more women to know how to be bold at work. Not to get the credit (though, you should take credit that’s due you!) but because […] The post Being Bold at Work appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

JUNE 9, 2023

We welcome Dr. Marcia Reynolds back to the site to provide insight into ways of understanding and releasing your emotional triggers. Learn about Marcia’s book, The Discomfort Zone and how to turn discomfort into a leadership asset. – InPower Editors How to Tame Your Emotional Triggers No matter how friendly and caring a person you want […] The post 5 Steps to Taming Your Emotional Triggers appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Say “no” to make your “yes’s” mean more. It’s that simple. – Dana Theus. What happens when you imagine saying ‘no’ to someone? Does your chest tighten or your stomach knot up? Do emotions arise? Anxiety, perhaps, or even panic? How do you react mentally? Maybe you get fuzzy-headed or think, “Oh, I couldn’t possibly […] The post ‘No’ Is a Complete Sentence.

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Inpower Coaching

APRIL 12, 2023

Admit it. Sometimes you just need to whine a bit. Complaining is a natural impulse to experiencing things that we don’t like. Mary gives us a great gift in helping distinguish constructive complaining from destructive complaining. Use her wisdom the next time you feel like whining! – InPower Editors What’s the difference between these two […] The post Constructive vs Destructive Complaining appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Welcome to “Dear Dana”, our regular column to give you career and workplace advice/coaching. Dana Theus Dear Dana, I am updating my resume to apply for jobs and I read your article about speaking accomplishment. I liked your advice and will apply it to how I manage my time in the future, but I want […] The post Career Advice: Examples of Team Accomplishments When Applying for a Job appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

MAY 30, 2023

Updated. Original publication date: 2012 There’s an old stereotype about female bosses, which is that they can be really mean, and for some reason women are often the ones to perpetuate this story about female leaders. Personally, I don’t think this is particularly more common – or more important – to think about a female […] The post 7 Ways to Survive A Bully Boss appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

MAY 25, 2023

Mentors are a true career asset, whether they are “officially” part of a formal mentoring relationship (often matched through a mentoring program) or unofficially informal relationships that grow organically. Regardless of how you enter a mentoring relationship it’s important to be intentional about the questions to ask a mentor so you receive the full value […] The post Questions to Ask a Mentor appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

MAY 2, 2023

I’m not a cryer, but that doesn’t mean I’ve never found myself crying at work – or wanting to very, very, very, badly. Harsh judgements, bullies, layoffs, no sleep, big risks gone sideways, bad personal news crashing into our workdays…there are many good reasons that tears are an appropriate response to the lives we lead […] The post Crying at Work – And Other Emotionally Intelligent Career Advancement Strategies appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

APRIL 14, 2023

I have a complicated relationship with mentoring. Though I’d heard that mentoring was important, I never felt I received much mentoring early in my career, certainly not by anyone who looked like me (I only had one female boss, once, for three months). With decades of workforce experience under my belt, however, I realize that […] The post Mentoring: How to Help Yourself, and Your Team Grow appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s both a trope and a truth that working twice as hard will help you get ahead in your career. It’s also, not surprisingly, a key assumption that under-represented leaders assume they must overwork in order to prove themselves in order to advance their careers. Talk to most women, Black people or people of color, […] The post How to Prove Yourself Without Working Twice as Hard (for Half the Credit) When You Have Reduced Privilege appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

MARCH 29, 2023

There are many ways to get stuck in your career. You can find yourself feeling unmotivated, frustrated at a lack of progress, confused about what your goals should be, or uncertain about how to motivate your team, manage your workload or get your mojo back. When you hit a wall, it’s time to ask for […] The post Coaching vs Mentoring: Do you need both?

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Inpower Coaching

MARCH 22, 2023

If you’re focused on achieving your highest potential, you need to set long-term goals for your career. In any situation, goal-setting gives you clarity and direction, which helps you stay focused. In career planning and strategy, however, goals are the critical piece in helping you achieve personal fulfillment, income and impact, all at once. Many […] The post What are Long-Term Goals for Your Career and Why You Should Set Them appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

MARCH 14, 2023

When you’re mentoring someone, what do you call the person to whom you’re imparting all your wisdom? Mentee seems the easy, opposite of mentor, but I don’t like the term. Putting an “ee” on something makes it sound like something you’re “doing to” someone else. Mentorship is a Gift If mentorship is about anything, it’s […] The post Mentee vs.

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Inpower Coaching

JUNE 29, 2022

Much is written about how few women make it into the top leadership positions. The reasons are complex and multilayered, so there is much to write. But I consistently find several mentoring tips for women both maximally effective and minimally understood when I talk to women pursuing leadership positions: DO HARD. On its face, this […]. The post Do Hard: The Most Important Mentoring Tips For Women In Leadership appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

MARCH 30, 2022

Getting a promotion has never been so hard. The economy is in constant flux and burnout is running high, especially among women. One question many are asking these days is, “Do I even want a promotion? And if I’m unsure, why should I stay here?” These words put chills down the spines of managers. Facing […]. The post Getting a Promotion is SO Yesterday appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

JANUARY 4, 2022

The post Job Crafting Tips: How to Negotiate With Your Boss for More Meaningful Work appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The post How to Find Your Purpose at Work appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

JULY 28, 2021

Though most of my executive coaching centers on leadership, authentic personal branding and thriving in the midst of office politics, I often support people in job search and career transition. When I am giving career coach advice, I often find some themes in the conversation around how to handle uncertainty and non-standard career challenges. Below […].

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Inpower Coaching

MARCH 1, 2021

updated March 1, 2021 The Facts On Women in Leadership There is a lot of statistical data about women in leadership; in many cases it contradicts a lot of what we think we know. What we think we know results from personal experience, cultural norm, unconscious bias and confirmation bias. The data below is not […]. The post Women in Leadership: A Guide for Women, Their Mentors and Allies appeared first on InPower Coaching.

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Inpower Coaching

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Discussions about how women can rise to the top have traditionally focused on discriminatory dynamics. And there are many of those dynamics to discuss, but that’s not all there is to it. In addition to navigating unconscious bias, harassment and discrimination, women often succeed by cultivating an effective executive mindset. Yet even the most executive […].

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Inpower Coaching

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Discussions of the “glass ceiling,” an invisible barrier to the progression of women (and other underrepresented leaders) from management to the executive ranks, has traditionally focused on discriminatory dynamics. But there’s more to the glass ceiling than discrimination. Executives who make it to the top learn to build an effective executive mindset, demonstrating proficiency in […].

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Inpower Coaching

APRIL 9, 2020

Dana TheusDana Theus is an executive coach specializing in helping you activate your highest potential to succeed and to shine. With her support emerging and established leaders, especially women, take powerful, high-road shortcuts to developing their authentic leadership style and discovering new levels of confidence and impact. Dana has worked for Fortune 50 companies, entrepreneurial tech […].

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