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Executive Presence: What Matters & What Gets in the Way

Jill Lynch Cruz

Sep 29, 20226 min read

Executive Presence: What Matters & What Gets in the Way

Here are three ways to show up more powerfully as a leader by paying closer attention to how you look, communicate and act.

Are you a Control Freak? 4 Ways to Let Go of the Reins

Jill Lynch Cruz

May 26, 20225 min read

Are you a Control Freak? 4 Ways to Let Go of the Reins

Do you always need to be in control? That if you aren't, bad things might happen? The ability to control many aspects of your life...

Do you Show up as Your True Self at Work? How to be a More Authentic Leader

Jill Lynch Cruz

Apr 26, 20226 min read

Do you Show up as Your True Self at Work? How to be a More Authentic Leader

Do you show up as your "true" self at work, or is there a difference between your authentic self and the version you show others? If so,...

Gossip Too Much? Surprising Ways it Could Be Hurting Your Career

Jill Lynch Cruz

Mar 17, 20226 min read

Gossip Too Much? Surprising Ways it Could Be Hurting Your Career

Do you find yourself caught up in workplace gossip? If so, realize you’re not just harming others, but your reputation too.

Never Satisfied with Your Success? How to Break Free of the Overachievement Trap

Jill Lynch Cruz

Feb 10, 20225 min read

Never Satisfied with Your Success? How to Break Free of the Overachievement Trap

Ways to break free from your need to prove your worth through your accomplishments and feel more satisfied with your successes.

Afraid You Don’t Measure Up? How to Stop Comparing and Despairing

Jill Lynch Cruz

Jan 13, 20226 min read

Afraid You Don’t Measure Up? How to Stop Comparing and Despairing

Do you ever feel a sense of despair when comparing yourself to others? Here are 5 ways to stop comparing yourself unfairly to others.

Bullied by the Voices in Your Head? 5 Ways to Tame Your Inner Critic

Jill Lynch Cruz

Dec 9, 20215 min read

Bullied by the Voices in Your Head? 5 Ways to Tame Your Inner Critic

Do you have a bully living in your head who tells you all the way you aren’t good enough? Here are 5 ways to live with your inner critic.

Dread Networking? How to Make it More Enjoyable

Jill Lynch Cruz

Nov 11, 20216 min read

Dread Networking? How to Make it More Enjoyable

Alicia knows that if she wants to grow her business, she needs to expand her network. Yet, at most networking events, she finds herself...

Are You Compensated Fairly? How to Get Paid What You’re Worth

Jill Lynch Cruz

Oct 20, 20216 min read

Are You Compensated Fairly? How to Get Paid What You’re Worth

Are you paid fairly? If you are a female attorney or leader, chances are you aren’t because most women are not paid what they’re worth.

Can’t Take A Compliment? How to Accept Praise More Gracefully

Jill Lynch Cruz

Sep 1, 20215 min read

Can’t Take A Compliment? How to Accept Praise More Gracefully

Do you have difficulty accepting compliments? Here are five ways to respond to compliments more gracefully.

5 Career Boundaries You Need to Achieve More of (Your) Goals

Jill Lynch Cruz

Jul 29, 20216 min read

5 Career Boundaries You Need to Achieve More of (Your) Goals

Too much to do, too little time? It isn't a time management problem, you need better boundaries. Learn 5 Career Boundaries To Achieve More.

Do you Have the Disease to Please? 5 Ways It’s Holding You Back

Jill Lynch Cruz

Jul 8, 20215 min read

Do you Have the Disease to Please? 5 Ways It’s Holding You Back

Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Do you think being overly agreeable and accommodating will improve your relationships?

Feel Like a Fraud? 5 Ways to Conquer Impostor Syndrome

Jill Lynch Cruz

Jun 3, 20216 min read

Feel Like a Fraud? 5 Ways to Conquer Impostor Syndrome

Do others think you have it all together, yet you often feel like a fraud? Here are 5 Ways to overcome imposter syndrome... CONTINUE READING

Fear of the Unknown Holding You Back from Realizing Your Dreams?

Jill Lynch Cruz

May 6, 20215 min read

Fear of the Unknown Holding You Back from Realizing Your Dreams?

Do you wonder what might be holding you back? Here are 5 ways to move beyond your fears and jump in... CONTINUE READING

Do You Say “I’m Sorry” Too Much? 6 Ways to Stop Over-Apologizing

Jill Lynch Cruz

Apr 8, 20215 min read

Do You Say “I’m Sorry” Too Much? 6 Ways to Stop Over-Apologizing

Do you find yourself saying “I’m sorry” more than you should? Even when you aren’t to blame?... CONTINUE READING

Struggle to Self-Promote? Distinguish Yourself through Personal Branding

Jill Lynch Cruz

Mar 2, 20215 min read

Struggle to Self-Promote? Distinguish Yourself through Personal Branding

Do you dread the thought of promoting yourself? Here’s 4 ways to distinguish yourself... CONTINUE READING

Want a Career You Love? Just Follow Your Energy

Jill Lynch Cruz

Feb 4, 20216 min read

Want a Career You Love? Just Follow Your Energy

Are you less than satisfied with your career? We often feel disengaged in our careers... Continue Reading

Want to Really Thrive? Start by Shifting Your Mindset

Jill Lynch Cruz

Jan 7, 20217 min read

Want to Really Thrive? Start by Shifting Your Mindset

An abundant mindset can help you better envision your possible path forward, see other solutions to a problem... Continue Reading