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April Specials
As we conclude Women’s History Month, I’m grateful for all of the women who are supporting other women and leading with love in our community. It was an honor to serve as a mentor and speaker for the 2025 D CEO Emerging Women Leadership Network program participants and see them graduate. I highly recommend this […]
Read MoreHeritage Months
Now is the perfect time to rethink how we celebrate and honor the unique backgrounds within our organization. Instead of relying on traditional festivities, let’s focus on creating meaningful, year-round initiatives that promote true understanding and inclusion. This year, let’s make space for deeper conversations, educational opportunities, and actions that empower every individual. By engaging […]
Read MoreA Night to Remember
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our 5 year anniversary celebration! Your presence and energy truly made the occasion special. We hope you had as much fun as we did and that the memories from this celebration will stay with you. Here’s to many more moments to celebrate together! 🥂 Ready […]
Read MoreAnchor Words
Do you choose an anchor Word of the year? After deep introspection and insights from loved ones and coaching clients, I’ve chosen an anchor word for the year ahead. Rather than a New Year’s resolution, I’ve embraced the concept of an anchor word to focus my energy and purpose. Last year, “MOMENTUM” guided me to […]
Read MoreCelebrating our 4th Anniversary!
Thank you for supporting Wishing Out Loud for the past four years. It’s hard to believe we are celebrating our fourth anniversary on January 8, 2024, and being named to D CEO’s Dallas 500 for the fourth time! Our anchor word of the year is MOMENTUM for “More in ‘24”. More memorable MOMENTs, more “MOM-ents”, […]
Read MoreInternal Strategies for Cultivating Strong Leaders
Strong and effective leadership is the foundation for the success and longevity of an organization. Not only can great leaders inspire and influence their staff, but they also spark employee engagement and innovation. As leaders evaluate their company’s organizational culture, leadership training is valuable for effectively managing leadership transitions or internal growth. Here are ways […]
Read MoreSuccessfully Navigating Change Management
Uncertainty is inevitable in our rapidly evolving world. Overhauls at the workplace are a prime example of change. Whether it be a new software system, workplace policies or adjusting to new leadership or responsibilities, having a thoughtful and strategic change-management approach can set your company and your employees up for success. Here are some effective […]
Read MoreThree Ideas to Foster Multigenerational Workplace Inclusion
Workplaces are diverse in more aspects than gender and race. In fact, a company could have baby boomers, Gen-Xers, millennials, and Gen-Z individuals all working in the same department. That means four, or even five, generations with very different cultural experiences and outlooks on life and work must all collaborate together to achieve their goals. […]
Read MoreFive Technology Areas to Enhance Human Resources Support
Given the higher turnover during the “Great Resignation” and the Supreme Court of the United States’ recent ruling eliminating affirmative action in higher education admissions, many organizations are also taking a fresh look at their internal policies and procedures and how they operate. It is a leading practice to re-evaluate periodically to assess if your […]
Read MoreTen Tips to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
We depend on our social media profiles to be, in essence, our face to the world, our greeting to friends and strangers alike. And, in some cases, those profiles are the first glimpse that a potential employer or Board sees of a future candidate. So if you haven’t updated your profile lately, viewers might take […]
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