Career Bites: Weekly Bite-Sized Career Tips In 3 Minutes (Or Less!)

Quick Favor to Ask: Would you take 8 seconds to leave a review of my new book on Amazon? I have a crazy goal to hit 100 reviews by the end of June. And I need your help! Each review helps the book rank higher and reach more readers. Thank you SO much 💙 Hi Reader, When I worked at LinkedIn, I had a manager tell me something I’ll never forget. She said... “Start keeping a running list of the little things you do each day. Bring it to our 1:1s.” At first, I was confused why she asked. Those...

Have a grad in your life? 🎓 Whether they’re starting their first job or navigating their next big move, Unforgettable Presence is a great gift. It’s packed with practical tools, confidence-building scripts, and real-world advice to help them show up with confidence and credibility. Get a copy here. Do what Daphne did and buy a copy for a recent grad! Hi Reader, I used to think confidence was something you had to “feel” first. Turns out, one of the easiest ways to be confident… …is to start by...

Quick Favor to Ask: If you purchased a copy of Unforgettable Presence... Would you take 8 seconds to leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads? Reviews help the book rank higher and reach more readers. Thank you SO much 💙 Hi Reader, I used to dread the moment at networking events when someone would ask… “So, what do you do?” 😬 Cue the awkward internal panic: Do I just say my title?Do I try to sound impressive?What if they ask follow-up questions and I black out and forget everything I’ve ever...

I recently caught up with a colleague who shared that she’s been putting more effort into building her presence on LinkedIn by posting content consistently (yay, exciting!). As we chatted, she asked a question I hear a lot: How do I grow my following? They wonder: – What if no one sees my posts? – How do I make sure my effort is worth it? – What if I don’t get any likes or comments? It’s a common concern, but I want to offer up another success metric for you to consider, Reader. Followers are...

When I first started working on Unforgettable Presence, Reader, the idea of launching it into the world felt both exciting and completely overwhelming. I imagined the day it would finally be published, but in the back of my mind, it always felt so far away. Last week, it became real. Unforgettable Presence officially launched, and this past Monday, I celebrated with so many of you at the virtual launch party. And honestly... I’m still taking it all in. Seeing your faces on the screen, hearing...

📬 If you’ve already ordered Unforgettable Presence, thank you — your book will be landing in your mailbox soon, and I seriously can’t wait for you to read it. This journey has meant so much to me, and getting to finally share this book with you feels surreal and incredibly special. I’m really looking forward to celebrating together at the virtual launch party — it’s going to be such a meaningful moment. If you’ve been thinking about grabbing a copy, now’s the time! Any orders placed this week...

🥳 My birthday is this Friday and, to celebrate, I wanted to do something special! If you pre-order Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career by April 11 (my birthday), I’ll send you a signed, custom book sticker to stick inside your copy as a thank-you for making my birthday special. My big birthday wish is to hit 600 pre-orders before launch day on April 22. I believe we can do it with your help. Pre-order your copy and submit your receipt to claim your free...

Sponsored by Robert Half Last week I moderated a panel with Robert Half, where we discussed key topics including how to identify and support high-potential leaders, best practices to build your dream team, and how companies can be best prepared for a rapidly evolving workforce. Watch the recording here. 📘 Unforgettable Presence Update ✨ ARCs officially shipped today! If you're one of the early readers—get ready to dive in. 🎁 If you haven’t ordered your copy of Unforgettable Presence: Get...

Hi Reader, We’ve all been there—staring at a calendar invite for a 45-minute meeting with no agenda, just a vague title and a list of attendees. No Slack message giving context. No email explaining how we’re supposed to contribute. If I had to guess, this has happened to you, too. And if you’ve ever sat through a meeting wondering why it wasn’t an email, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t just that meetings take up time—it’s that they often lack structure, purpose, and engagement. But here’s...