Growing up, Julia’s father saw that she was full of determination and ambition. Julia says, “He didn’t tell me what to do with it, but he definitely saw that in me. He’s been a huge role model.” While Julia grew up playing computer games, she didn’t discover her passion for…
Entries by Helene Lerner
The VP of business development laughs at your suggestions in team meetings. He consistently interrupts you and throws you off balance. Lately, he’s been giving you assignments that everyone knows is “busy work.” You’ve been feeling confused, angry, and powerless. These are all common reactions to bullying. This goes beyond…
Lately, the issue of “burnout” has been on the minds of many professionals as they feel overworked and overwhelmed. Many career experts have addressed how to identify the tell-tale signs that it’s time to leave your job. You’re not sleeping well, you’re feeling anxious and stressed, you’re lashing out and…
Many women struggle to feel good about their bodies. Often they think certain behaviors will help them, but they end up feeling worse. Renee Engeln, a psychology professor at Northwestern University, believes that women can break these negative habits and pick up new ones to improve their body-image. Here’s her…