Dear Coach Lani, I recently discovered that a coworker with less experience earns more money than I do. I've been with my organization for several years and consistently receive excellent…
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Recognizing emotional distress is important, but awareness alone does not change the circumstances contributing to it. Women also need practical ways to make room for their well-being. 1. Stop using…
Dear Coach Lani, I'm the person everyone comes to when something goes wrong at work. My coworkers constantly ask for help, and my manager relies on me to handle difficult…
Think back to the last time something at work genuinely scared you. A number that did not add up, a conversation that went badly, a moment when you wondered whether you were…
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to apologize for simply being women with needs, feelings, dreams, and boundaries. We apologize for saying no, for changing our minds, for…
You finally have a little time for something you wanted to do. Then you spend half of it getting ready. The course you meant to continue requires finding your login, remembering…
The congratulations arrive first. The doubt usually shows up a few weeks later, often around 5 a.m., as one quiet question: what if they made a mistake? If that question has…
You can talk somebody else into believing in herself. You’ll remind her what she’s accomplished, tell her why she’s qualified, and send her the application with a message that says,…
You run the meeting, close the deal, keep the household calendar in your head, and still catch yourself wondering who you could call at 11 p.m. if things fell apart. If…
Because the life you're living doesn't have to look like the one you planned to be meaningful. There was probably a time when you had a clear picture of what your…
Because loving someone shouldn't mean becoming a stranger to yourself. Nobody tells you how quietly you can disappear inside a relationship. It doesn't happen all at once. You rearrange your schedule,…
Q: My coworker keeps taking credit for my ideas. How do I address it without looking petty? Protecting your contributions is not petty. Your work, ideas, and results are part…
Q: I don’t want my boss’s job. Does that mean I’ve reached the end of the road at my company? Absolutely not. But it may be time to stop letting the…
Q: My boss keeps giving me more work because I’m good at my job. How do I stop being rewarded with more work? This is one of the frustrating realities of…
Q: I got the title I wanted, but the salary increase was disappointing. Is it too late to negotiate? No, but the conversation may look different now that you've accepted the…
When was the last time you Googled yourself? Not because you were curious. Not because you wanted to see an old photo. But because you wanted to know what someone else…
Q: I want to pivot, but this job market is crazy. How do I start? The headlines can make anyone nervous. Layoffs, hiring freezes, and stories about hundreds of applicants…
Q: There's a project I know I'm ready to lead. How do I tell my manager? One of the biggest career mistakes I see is waiting for someone…
Q: I want to use my vacation time, but we're so busy at work. Should I wait? I hear this all the time, especially from high performers. You care about…
Q: Why do I feel less confident now than I did earlier in my career? A: Many professionals are surprised when confidence becomes more difficult as their careers advance. Early…