by Laurie Swanson | Jun 15, 2020 | Career Blog
Note: This is a blog sent out on March, 4th, 2019 that we felt was worth re-sending. It speaks directly to the core of dismantling harmful systems we have in place that keep women and BIPOC from advancing. Bias is a fact. You need to become a bias detective in...
by Laurie Swanson | Jun 8, 2020 | Career Blog
Change and chaos is the norm right now. I don’t know exactly how to help. I have not walked in the shoes of a person of color. Though I have been diminished, abused and afraid, I know it’s not the same. My experience is occasional, not all the time. I can’t know...
by Laurie Swanson | Jun 4, 2020 | Career Blog
I was sent a blog called In Her Words: Where Women Rule the Headlines. The blog is not up yet but here is a link to their website: NY Times In Her Words. The blog had a great interview with former U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power. She speaks on a number of important...
by Laurie Swanson | Jun 1, 2020 | Career Blog
I have felt doubt. My career path has taken me into this new coaching business I am building. On one hand, there are many opportunities for how I can use my skills, abilities and gifts I have gained/developed over the years as a recruiter, entrepreneur, project...
by Laurie Swanson | May 25, 2020 | Career Blog
Life is not slowing down for me. In fact, since Covid-19 hit, I feel like I have MORE on my plate. Many of the people I am talking to feel the same way. Extra load at home and work. Job searching. Added financial stress. Recently, I was on a call with a group I am in...