7 Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist
Many people make the mistake of confusing a high achiever with a perfectionist. I used to be a perfectionist, and I consider myself a high achiever now. I know this…
The Magic of Storytelling
I have always been fascinated by the art of storytelling. I remember first watching Jonathan Fields speak at the last GLP Summer Camp in fascination. I was a volunteer and…
The Real Problem With Employee Resource Groups
According to Catalyst, employee resource groups (ERGs) are “voluntary, employee-led groups that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives.” ERGs are voluntary groups of employees…
Coming Out
Boxes, labels Separation and injustice Keeping me apart Making me feel less than Oppression without comprehension No education bringing segregation I am out, and I am whole I am not…
Three Signs A Company Doesn’t Support Diversity And Inclusion
Many companies talk about supporting diversity and inclusion, but it is hard to know if they actually mean it. It is essential to know when a company hires diverse candidates,…
How Dare You Get Angry
On Female Rage Rage is our defense against injustice Against white supremacy and patriarchy Welcome to hell! When did it start? You are too fat, too loud, too angry Smile…
Women Talk Tech Podcast Interview – Episode 40
How to Thrive in a Male Dominated Workplace Women Talk Tech started as a conversation via the medium of podcasting to address the declining numbers of women in the tech…
My Therapy Journey
I’ve worked in Information Technology for over 20 years now, and after my second promotion into management, I started to deal with imposter syndrome. I kept thinking that I wasn’t…
The Universe Wants Us to Slow Down
The Coronavirus pandemic simply revolutionized the way most of the world is getting on with life. While there are many worrying about their health and that of their loved ones,…
Top Three Reasons We Need More Women In Tech
Gender equality remains a major issue in the corporate world, and women remain significantly underrepresented in the corporate pipeline. Despite an abundance of research confirming that companies are more profitable when they…