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Work from anywhere has perks that corporate life doesn’t have. At the same time, you are always ‘on’.

Bravo to an leader, Maria Reis, who ‘gets it’. She is authentic, transparent, and vulnerable in her inaugural sharing her career journey and lessons. I highly recommend everyone watch it on , whether you are in HR or not, to get a rare insider glimpse.

Thank you to and Laci for hosting a fabulous hour with Hoda Kotb on Perspectives in Motion: Unpacking Change, Setbacks, and Opportunity for the Women at Work Summit.

Hoda was authentic and vulnerable and shared her experiences and advice both for the workplace as well as life. I really resonated with what she said (esp losing our dads so young and how it changed everything), I gained new perspectives, and I recommend my network to watch a recording of it. The hour was so captivating and felt like 10 minutes!

A few quotes to share:
*every time there is a decision to make or a crazy change, choose love (love a new job, a new city…)
*always be a ‘student’ and keep learning (HK: “My whole life I’ve been a beginner”)
*when you are comfortable, get uncomfortable
*embrace fear and second chances – push through it, do it anyway (HK: “I was never ready for any job I ever got”)
*”so what?” and “now what?”
*it’s not too late, you’re not too old, it’s right on time – speak it out loud into the universe
*assess where are you spending your time and if there’s anything you want to change
*you can slow it down
*be where your feet are (when at work, be at work; when at home, be at home) – this was the same advice from a C-suite woman leader I heard years ago and have ‘lived’ ever since
*be yourself at work (no one relates to you if you wear a suit of armor; be vulnerable but do not wear your heart on your sleeve every day; it’s a workplace, get your work done, don’t overshare)
*don’t try to be what everyone wants
*get a job that feels like a ‘flow’ (not a constant struggle)
*find your purpose, find a field that gives you that
*most valuable and transferrable skill across career…be a good listener (everyone wants to be seen and heard)
*human connection gets you advancement
*if you are thinking of a change, jump and give it a go (you’ll either be successful or be redirected)
*you have to advocate for yourself, say “here’s what I’ve done”, and “ask for what you deserve”

Happy National Small Business Week 2026! I am proud to be one of the 36M American small businesses that make up 99% of U.S. firms.

It is no small feat and not for everyone but I love what I do, how I help my clients each day, and the impact on all types of people and companies globally.

Happy Friday! A surprise treat, very appreciated. Achieve your weekly goals and end the week on a high note!

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