The Secret Map of Women’s Networking: Why Your Strategy Needs to be “Hybrid”
For a long time, I carried a secret feeling of inadequacy. In every professional setting I entered, I looked at […]
Identity Beyond the Title: Who Are You When the Music Stops?
Have you ever stood at the “top of the mountain” only to realize the view wasn’t what you expected? Everything
Finding the “Deep Work” Gear: How Movement Primes My Brain
We’ve all been there: sitting down to tackle a task that requires total presence, but your brain just feels like
Sabbatical Diaries: The End is Just the Beginning
“Who resigns from Google?” That’s the question I’ve heard most often this past year. It’s usually asked with a mix
The Missing Ask: Why We Negotiate Salary but Wait for Promotions
I’m currently reading Women Don’t Ask by Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever. If you haven’t read it yet, put it
The Biggest Productivity Lie: Why Time Management Fails the Exhausted Leader
When I first started climbing the ladder, I was obsessed with time management. Like many leaders in tech, I viewed
How a Personal Board of Directors Transformed My Growth (and How You Can Build Yours)
Walking into Google felt like walking in the dark When I joined Google as a senior engineering manager: new company,
How I Failed as a Mentee
I once got the opportunity to be mentored by a senior leader I really admired. I was excited, and in
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Imagine this: you walk through the door after a long day, and you’re met with pure, unbridled joy. A happy
The Art of Not Taking No for an Answer
I still remember the day I first pitched my idea. I saw a critical problem that needed solving, one I