One Bold Move A Day

Why do you do what you do? It’s probably not something you’ve given much thought to. You wake up every day and do your best at work and life and then do it all again the next day. But what if you could create more clarity for yourself—and through this, you could also bring new energy to what you do? This episode provides step-by-step guidance on how to define your why, including the formula I use....

I'm not one for resolutions, but I do believe in reflecting and creating intentions. Each year, I document these reflections in a letter format, and I’ve kept all of these letters in my AttaGirl folder to look back on. Writing the Letter to Yourself is an opportunity to honor how far you've come and stay focused on who you want to become. Research shows you’re 42% more likely to to achieve your go...

Having a case of the Sunday Scaries? It's those feelings of low grade dread that come up when you anticipate returning to work the next day (which can happen even when you love your job!) This episode provides four tips on how to beat the Sunday Scaries. These tips also help with the Monday Scaries, Tuesday Scaries, and so on, as well! Your One Bold Move: Beat the Sunday Scaries--and whatever else...

It seems fitting to talk about beginnings on the first day of the new year. When did you last try something for the first time that you chose for yourself? This episode provides insights on the importance of a beginner's mindset and starting something for the first time. It also reveals how this mindset can influence everything else you're doing, even if you're an expert at it. Your One Bold Move:...

I’ve been reflecting, as we tend to do at this time of year anyway, but especially now because of what we’ve been through in 2020. Though you may wish to forget this year completely, I’m seeking to learn as much as I can from it. I’m thinking of what I want to bring forward into the future from this year. And, of course, I’m mindful that this year is what brought us together--when I launched One B...

It can be hard to turn off work when you're in a connected job, but it's important to do for yourself--and for your team. This episode provides tips on how to disconnect from work so you can enjoy your downtime. Your One Bold Move: Disconnect from work, so you can fully connect with yourself and your loved ones. One Bold Move A Day will take a short break (so I can practice what I preach!) and ret...

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. And the holiday break is always a treasured time to dig into a new book. There are also books that are my go-to’s because they changed my thinking and taught me something as I grew in my career—and other areas of my life, too. As you consider your priorities and goals—whether to grow as a leader, build your resilience, share more of your gifts, or start a sid...

Building true confidence takes time and effort, and yet, there are ways you can spark your process. This episode provides three research-backed strategies to boost your self confidence. Use them when you're preparing for a big meeting, job interview, negotiation--or a Monday. (Some days you need a little extra!) Your One Bold Move: Boost your self-confidence so you can share your best self today.

Everyone says they want to work in a collaborative environment, but it takes effort to create—and it’s often misattributed to any time two people work together. This episode walks through the differences between cooperation, coordination, and collaboration, as well as how you can create a more collaborative team. Your One Bold Move: Don’t confuse cooperation or coordination for collaboration. The...

How can you create meaningful solutions for the people your organization serves? Develop the ability to consider other people’s perspectives and you'll be able to connect and empathize with those around you, even if you don’t know them personally. This episode provides insights on the “empty chair” concept has been used by Fortune 500 companies and that I’ve used in developing strategies with team...

Anyone can be a philanthropist. It’s not about how much money you give, but that you give of your own gifts, whether that’s money, expertise, or energy. By giving, you’re creating a better world or repairing the one we have. This episode provides tips on how to identify the right charitable organizations for you, how to get involved, and how to teach philanthropy to children. Your One Bold Move: G...

Have you ever been compared to someone at work? It doesn’t feel great to be in situations like this, especially when you’re working to develop your individual approach to the role. If you’re finding yourself compared often to someone else, this episode shares three things you can do to step out of the shadow. Your One Bold Move: Step out of the shadow of anyone else. There is only one you and the...

Who helped you get to where you are today? Think for a minute about who took a chance on you, took you under their wing, believed in your abilities to get here before you believed in yourself. This is your chance to pay it forward to someone else. I’m sharing news about an exciting giveaway you won’t want to miss! Your One Bold Move: Share your expertise with others to pay forward what has been in...

How does your office celebrate the holidays? Though it’s a very different year than ever before, I’ve heard a lot of creative ways teams are sharing joy at this time of year. This episode shares ideas for holiday gatherings, including one that my team did last year; thoughts on giving gifts at the office; how to make your celebration inclusive; and why you really need to show up if your office has...

I had a chance to attend the Forbes Power Women Summit, which was my first time. The speaker list included Melinda Gates, Mellody Hobson, Ariana Huffington, Tory Burch, Tracee Ellis Ross, Reshma Saujani, and Glennon Doyle. I left the day feeling incredibly energized—and committed to pay this forward. With that in mind, this episode shares some of the learnings from the Summit so we can all be insp...

As a senior executive, I have been through a lot on my way to the top. I’m sure you have stories, too. Women have learned to navigate the work world by tempering their reactions, negotiations, and opinions in order to achieve their goals. It’s the tightrope women have to walk, and it’s a difficult path. Though women shouldn’t have to behave in this way, it’s a reality that unconscious bias exists...

You can’t likely eliminate meetings in your office, but you can make them better. With intention and preparation, you can transform meetings into opportunities for meaningful connections. This episode provides tips on how to structure better meetings. Your One Bold Move: If you’re asking people to commit their time to gather, create something that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. Every inter...

This has been a year like none other. If we can experience all the challenge, then I say let’s maximize our joy. I’ll share how our family is decorating this year and my secret joy of the holiday season, but there are many ways to maximize joy. You get to decide what your joy is. Whatever you’re feeling called to right now, lean in to it. Your One Bold Move: Be a little extra. Joy is waiting for y...

There’s a lot of advice out there that says you shouldn’t tell your boss: I want your job. I disagree with this. This episode provides tips on how to tell your boss you want their job and start a conversation about your career growth. Your One Bold Move: Proudly share with your boss that you aspire to be in their role someday, so you can get the feedback and support you need to make this a possibi...

How many to do lists do you have? Are you someone who likes to cross off items or check the boxes? Throughout my life and career, I’ve tried every kind of to do list. Some days I did all the things, but most of the days, I just ended up with a list that never ended. Over the last few years, and especially during the pandemic, I couldn’t keep track of the seemingly infinite to do’s, and it got in t...

As we are on our own journeys to commit to putting our best selves out there with one bold move a day, it’s important to encourage this in our own children or children we care about. This episode provides tips to foster courage and encourage bold moves in children of all ages. Your One Bold Move: Model for our children what it means to make one bold move a day for themselves. You might just find t...

Think about feedback you’ve received in the past from a friend or colleague that didn’t feel helpful or constructive. It’s likely already happened to you. It’s happened to me, too. It can be easy to write off, but should you? This episode provides tips on what you can do in the moment and how to move forward. Your One Bold Move: Seek to understand the feedback you receive. It doesn’t have to chang...

So many times we measure ourselves to an unrealistic standard. We expect more from ourselves than we do from others. We speak to ourselves in ways we wouldn’t dream of talking to someone we cared about. We focus on what has not yet been done, instead of celebrating progress. This episode is a reminder that you are enough—no matter what stage of life you’re in. Your One Bold Move: Be compassionate...

It's the official start of holiday shopping and this is a year unlike any other. It's been tough for everyone and especially for small business owners. When you support small businesses, you're supporting someone's bold move. This episode provides three tips on how to support small businesses through the holiday season and beyond. I'm also sharing with you 5 of my favorite small businesses that yo...

Thanksgiving doesn't look the same this year, and there is still much to be grateful for. I share how we're celebrating this year for our family and what I'm missing most. For your holiday, however you choose to celebrate, whomever you're missing, whatever new things you try, I'm wishing you and your loved ones extra joy this year. I'm grateful you've chosen to be a part of the One Bold Move A Day...