Why talented women don’t pursue leadership with Sheila LaMothe

After more than 30 years in manufacturing, Sheila LaMothe has an answer for why talented women don’t pursue leadership, and it is not ability. It is the worthiness story they carry. She shares the room that almost kept her quiet, the ally who saw her first, and why an invitation is evidence.
Why High-Performing Women Go Blank Under Pressure

She prepared the night before. She knew the company, the role, and the questions. Two weeks later, she didn’t get the job. Going blank under pressure is not a confidence problem. It is a preparation gap. Here is the three-step method that closes it.
Why Your Hard Work Isn’t Being Recognized at Work

You know this work cold. So why does explaining it always come out sounding like a to-do list? Here is the three-part translation, task, result, impact, that turns your work into the language leadership actually rewards.
Stop Telling Her to Be More Confident

High-performing women aren’t held back by a lack of confidence. They’re held back when their impact goes unseen. Discover what really gets leaders recognized and promoted.
Why Do Women Count Themselves Out Before They Even Try with Kim Ziomek

You read the job posting, spot the one thing you have not done yet, and quietly close the tab. High-performing women count themselves out long before anyone else does. Kim Ziomek has spent her career refusing to, and showing other women how to take the seat instead of waiting to be offered one.
How to Lead Through Change Without Losing Yourself with Ashwini Balasubramanian

High-performing women often shrink to fit the room. 3M VP of R&D Ashwini Balasubramanian shares how to lead through change without losing yourself, why culture add beats culture fit, and how to make sure the right people see your impact.
Why High-Performing Women Get Passed Over

High-performing women get passed over not because of their results, but because of the Articulation Gap. Learn the three pillars that close it.
Stop White-Knuckling Your Career: A Simple Shift That Builds Confidence

You are not white knuckling your career because you lack confidence. You are gripping harder when the real fix is stating your impact so leadership sees it.
What Writing Your Own Resume Is Really Costing You

What Writing Your Own Resume is Really Costing You You see a posting for your dream role. You are excited. You meet many of the requirements. You can already picture yourself stepping into the opportunity. So you sit down to get your resume ready. You make small changes, adjust the layout, and rewrite the same […]
How can a Growth Mindset Help you Succeed?

How Can a Growth Mindset Help You Succeed? By Rosie Zilinskas | March 12, 2025 | 8 min read | Women in Leadership Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I am just not good at this”? A growth mindset is how you take that thinking apart. Not good at public speaking. Not good at negotiating. […]