Don’t Just ‘Lean In’ – Lean OUT to Accelerate Your Career

Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, has famously coined the phrase “lean in,” encouraging women to put their foot on the gas pedal in their careers and keep it there. But I would challenge that ‘leaning in’ is not enough. You must also LEAN OUT. Here I will tell you how and why…

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Why You Need a Reciprocal Mentor & How to Get One

We regularly hear from women who report not having mentors or knowing where to start to get the right support. With reciprocal (or peer) mentoring, two people with similar levels of achievement and ambition come together to co-mentor one another. Learn here why you need a reciprocal mentor and how you can get one today…

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The Millions of High-Growth Women Entrepreneurs You Don’t Hear About

Although we don’t hear nearly enough about them, my research indicates that there are millions of high-growth women entrepreneurs in emerging and developing markets. They have told me,,,

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Propel Yourself Forward: Let Go of the Monkey Bar

5 keys to letting go of the ‘monkey bar’ and propel yourself forward into greater professional success: This might mean letting go of what is comfortable and what you are good at in order leap to something more challenging or uncertain. You can do it! Let us help.

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Interview with one of Egypt’s Top Women: Sahar Sallab

Named one of the Arab’s World 100 Most Powerful Women in 2011, Sahar Sallab’s example inspires beyond sector and geography. Navigating the men’s world of banking in Egypt, she quickly scaled to the top and candidly shares her professional journey, triumphs, challenges, and advice.

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9 C’s to the C-Suite

Do you have your sights set on getting into executive/senior management? Want to be a CEO, CFO or a CIO? Adopt these nine key practices of women who have landed a senior management position.

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The Most Common Attribute of Successful Women

the most common attribute of successful women The Way Women Work

Do you share the most common trait of successful women entrepreneurs and professionals globally? Learn what it is, why it’s important, how you can go about getting it, and more.

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Don’t Presume It’s No Without Asking

Successful women presume that the answer will be yes. They know that decisions are usually made based on weighing merit and evaluating facts. So, make a good case for what you need and before you assume the answer is no – ASK!

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Make Tiny Changes to Win Even Greater Career Success

I encourage you to pause today and consider: What small adjustment or change could you or do you want to make in your personal or professional life? Remember that even if it is not noticeable to other people, it can…

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Saudi Success: Education, Ambition and a Little Rebellion

The first thing you are struck by when you meet Dr. Manar is the unlikely combination of a fresh, fun yet very direct approach coupled with extremely high intelligence, a strong independent streak and…

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