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8 Newsletters for Every Working Woman’s Inbox

Your inbox deserves more than spam and meeting invites—it’s time to curate a little inspiration among the chaos. We’ve rounded up 8 newsletters every working woman needs, delivering career advice, leadership gems and just the right sprinkle of self-care strategies. Think of these as your personal board of directors, straight to your inbox. Ready to upgrade your work-life game? Let’s dive in.

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43 Luxe Self-Care Gifts for Working Women

Burnout is no stranger to ambitious women. That unwanted burnout bestie is taking over sleep, energy, mood and work performance for 52% of millennial women and 46% of Gen Z females, according to Deloitte’s Mental Health Today 2024 report. So, whether you're exhausted to the core or prioritizing me-time, take a beat and get back to (or create) the habits that serve your health and wellness. Be well to work well with 43 luxe self-care products to help get there.

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Unlocking Influence: Women Leaders' Blueprint for Online Thought Leadership

1 in 4 women leaders’ competence is undermined at work. Adding insult to injury, women are twice as likely to experience interruption from colleagues according to the 10th annual Women in the Workplace report. Basically: Women’s leadership potential is still commonly called into question. Build trust, credibility and industry authority around your specialized expertise and leadership with this online thought leadership blueprint for women leaders. 

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts that Mentor in the Margin

Professional development has a new look. Parking at your desk or in a seminar isn’t the only avenue to consume new info to benefit your career. Half of Americans listen to podcasts with 55% of listeners tuning in with the aim to learn per a 2023 Pew Research report. And 36% of us earbud-wearing podcast learners made a lifestyle change based on what we heard in an episode. So if you’re craving a career move, advice to overcome work-life obstacles or build a business, check out these 10 must-listen podcasts that speak directly to women leaders and goal getters.

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5 Soul-Deep Lies Working Women Believe

We are masters of the blame game, condemners of the worst kind, us women. We unintentionally keep boxing gloves on the ready, not for exercise, or to beat on others, but to beat up ourselves! This internal mixtape whirring in our heads is feeding us lies. And we’re buying it, singing its lyrics back to ourselves and moving to its beat. Disrupt 5 soul-deep lies that easily entangle us from living out our full potential and purpose with the truth.

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The Anatomy of a High-Performing Resume

Two words that frustrate when it comes to resume writing? “It depends.” Cue the collective sigh.

It's the common answer to many resume writing questions, because well… It does! On what? Your work experience, the job you want, your unique blend of skills, market obstacles and the list goes on.

While there isn’t an official rule book, there are modern resume writing principles to follow that'll fish your resume out of the aughts and into the present day to open the door to your next opportunity. Here are 11 must-have elements for a high-performing resume and how to defeat the frenemy duo of blinking cursor and blank page.

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The Career Woman’s Ultimate Gift Guide - 2023

Women corner the market on buying power and influence. I’m talking $31.8 trillion globally. With women projected to own 75% of the discretionary spending by 2028, we’re the local (and global) purchasing decision-makers who lay down the cash for the wants in our homes.

The holidays are no exception. Two out of three women say they champion holiday shopping for their families. 65% of women buy their own Christmas gifts. So, don’t get your tinsel in a twist as you not-so-secret-Santa your own gift. Snag one of these practical picks for smoother sailing in 2024.

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Three Minutes or Less: 15 Quick Tasks to Level Up Your Career

The hourglass is so last decade to illustrate the passing of time (I’m looking at you, Days of Our Lives).

Time is on a stopwatch for working parents. From 32 minutes to 4.2 hours, reports range on how much free time is at the disposal of working parents.

No matter the minute mark, it can feel like a personal and professional tug-of-war. Not to mention when a job search is added to your already crowded calendar. Short work bursts are the name of the game when you're on the market (and on the clock). 

Try these 15 quick tasks that take 3 minutes or less to accelerate your job search in your in-between moments.

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10 Best Networking Tools for Mid-Career Women in 2023

Sweaty palms, butterflies in your stomach and awkward comments tumbling from your mouth…Are you networking? These are the hallmarks of networking nerves, not to mention the thought of ‘doing it right’ and executing with perfection. Cold reachouts, building relationships, industry events or Zoom…It’s all anxiety-inducing.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why I asked 10 career experts who partner with women in the trenches to dish on what networking tools work in 2023 to not only negate the ick and social hangover, but skyrocket your career growth.

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6 Ways to Try on a New Job

It’s challenging to know if you're making the right choice when deciding on a new professional path. But what if you can test out career fit like trying on a new outfit? I’m here to say you can! Skip occupational hazards, like you would a fashion faux pas. Use these six tricks to try a role on for size without all-in career commitment.

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Navigating the Gig Economy:

“Have it your way” isn’t just the infamous Burger King tagline from the 70s, but an anthem for the freelance economy. And women workers are here for it. Women make up 48% of the freelance workforce, a popular way forward for career autonomy and flexibility, not to mention a way to cash in your skills at a higher rate than traditional employment. The big question though is: Is it right for you? And if so, how can you ensure competitive compensation as you take control of your career? Take my hand, friend, and let’s wade through the waters of the gig economy together, with 7 tips to bolster your contracting confidence and get paid what you’re worth.

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5 Conversation Cures for Career Advancement

“𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧” and “𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺” is common commentary from high-achieving women. And it's one of the obstacles blocking female career progression. It’s time to cozy up to your impact and get comfortable articulating your unique promise of value. If this is a struggle, try one (or all) of these five conversation cures to catalyze your career mobility.

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A New Shade of Professional Development for Working Women

What comes to mind when you think of professional development? Coursework, upskilling and leadership development, perhaps? You’re not alone. Personal style seems, well, personal, not a professional way of life. With 75% of executive women experiencing imposter syndrome, per 2020 KPMG study, cultivating confidence goes beyond clothing yourself in skill development.

Consider not only heightening your expertise but harnessing your brilliance by embracing the uniqueness of who you are and feeling at home in your own skin.

While you’ll have to hold off on that professional development funding request for your next shopping spree, the gift of showing up as your best self pays dividends in your career impact and earning potential.

Join me as we take a peek behind the curtain of this new-to-me phenomenon called Personal Color Analysis where the colors of confidence are unveiled and the hidden layers of who you are peeled back for true transformation.

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Spark Hope: Gifts for Working Women That Unleash Lasting Peace & Joy in 2023

“Hope is not a strategy” is a popular quip. But without hope, life is futile. Take one glance at your favorite news outlet and you’re inundated with headlines of a looming recession, skyrocketing inflation and imminent layoffs. It’s easy to get fearful, caught up in the rising tide of uncertainty that can leave you wading in your own personal pool of anxiety. We need a solid foundation in the calm and the crazy. Check out 11 resources recommended by working women that point to an immovable hope that lasts.

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Level Up After Layoff: 4 Career Clarity Tactics for a Targeted Path to Employment

You lost your job. Now what? Well, first, let’s get honest. It’s a good cry and fists to a punching bag to let it all hang out. Then, address the nuts and bolts of your new reality including the ever-looming question: “What’s Next?” Arm yourself with confidence using four career clarity exercises for a targeted path to employment.

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