My friend and coach Geoff Laughton recently introduced me to a book called The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, by Vishen Lakhiani. Lakhiani talks about something called Brules – bullsh*t rules we each have in our brains that were handed down by the culture and family systems we grew up in. (Usually I refer to these as shadow beliefs. Like everyone, we women professionals all have them, and we’re often unaware of ... read more >
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Here’s a Salve for HyperCompetence (It’s Soothing for Functioning Competents Too!)
As I’ve been speaking, writing and teaching more about the Curse of HyperCompetence (click here if you're wondering whether you have this affliction), I’ve expanded my hunt for its Cure. While I have yet to find a miracle antidote, I have been collecting a long list of stories that exemplify why we must find and employ treatment (pronto!), along with a growing list of Salves.(Before I dive into all that, I’d like to ... read more >
Talking “The Talk” – Finding Support for Mixing Motherhood and Work
The format may be reminiscent of another talk show hosted by a group of women, but The Talk has a different angle. It premiered in 2010, featuring 6 women of different ages, ethnicities, and religions – all mothers. Actress Sara Gilbert, who created and produces the show, envisioned it as a sort of national mother's group. While the execution and popular success of the show remain to be seen, I like the idea because ... read more >