This is a tale of two ancient queens – which example will you follow?   Boudica was a Celtic queen in Britain whose husband willed that the kingdom should be left in the care of their two daughters after his … Read More

The question is never ‘should you’ make an impact as a business leader, the question is what type of impact do you want to be making – positive or negative, unconscious or deliberate. Whether you realize it or not, every … Read More

It’s incredibly common for me to see people making excuses for another person’s (or their own!) harmful words or behavior on the basis of their ‘intention’. While I do think there’s a distinction between deliberately malicious versus neutral or even … Read More

Last week, a friend and colleague of mine went into a job interview confident and excited about a new opportunity – and she came out crestfallen and upset. She called me right after the interview to share her experience: that nearly … Read More

White women: it’s time to start being allies, and stop being thieves. That may sound harsh, but so is the appropriation we’re profiting from. Our sisters of color deserve better than this, and it’s up to us to do better, … Read More

If you’re considering hiring an intern to work for you over the summer, there are a few key points to consider before making that decision. The common mythology about interns is that they are a magical solution to help you … Read More

Developing your capacity for empathy is not only a desirable personal attribute – empathy in leadership, particularly vis-a-vis your business, is also a crucial component of your ongoing professional success. To illustrate what empathy looks like in the workplace, let … Read More

This is a shout out to the messy desk tribe… I actually LOVE being organized, and I love keeping a beautifully decorated home space… But I had to learn to let some of the ‘order’ go in exchange for the … Read More

Yesterday I raised Bijou’s prices. Yep. Now, I know that’s not something a client ever wants to hear – but before you get too concerned, let’s take a look at a few of my new rates: 12 pages of writing … Read More

Creating and running your own small business is undoubtedly very rewarding, both professionally and personally, but that doesn’t mean that you can afford to overlook the risks. However, you can reduce those risks and your own personal liability by managing … Read More