Last year, I had the good fortune to facilitate a monthlong challenge for aspiring career pivoters called Defectober. The $25 program laid out five weeks of daily tasks, designed to help you rethink your current skills, abilities, and experiences with the goal of making them valuable to a new field of your choice. Because of … Continue reading COMING SOON: Defectober, Summer Edition
[PODCAST] “What If It’s Others Who Doubt Me?” with The Impostor Syndrome Files’ Kim Meninger
I always say, once I serve on a panel with you...we're friends for life. I'm a huge fan of your work, and I'm happy to be of help or of service. Today, I'm pleased to share the results of a conversation with a former fellow panelist, Kim Meninger. We worked together last year on a … Continue reading [PODCAST] “What If It’s Others Who Doubt Me?” with The Impostor Syndrome Files’ Kim Meninger
Calling Upon Your Inner Creative During COVID-19: Part 2
Last week (though in truth, it feels like far longer), I started sharing with you some advice for calling upon your inner creative in a moment such as ours. As I said in that post, I know a lot of you are being called upon to get creative now. And I get it. The interruption … Continue reading Calling Upon Your Inner Creative During COVID-19: Part 2
[PODCAST] Trust Your Energy: The UNLEASH Interview
On this Thursday, I'm throwing this space back to a wonderful conversation I got to have with the lovely and insightful Tabitha James for her podcast UNLEASH. Through her work, she strives to help women succeed personally and professionally, so we quickly connected and it was a pleasure to talk with her. Want to give … Continue reading [PODCAST] Trust Your Energy: The UNLEASH Interview
Calling Upon Your Inner Creative During COVID-19: Part 1
I noticed something interesting about creativity and organizations in my earliest years of studying it: organizations were willing to embrace it...when something had gone wrong. Think about it: when are managers, bosses, or leaders most likely to ask for your creative solutions? When you're down a staff member. When funding is interrupted. When circumstances change … Continue reading Calling Upon Your Inner Creative During COVID-19: Part 1
[VIDEO] wiseHer Business and Career Acceleration Summit Recap
Last week, it was my pleasure to present my session geared toward introverted women for wiseHer's inaugural Business and Career Acceleration Summit. As an organization, wiseHer is dedicated to providing women the career advice, mentorship, and knowledge to push their entrepreneurial and professional dreams forward; I highly recommend it as a place to find support, … Continue reading [VIDEO] wiseHer Business and Career Acceleration Summit Recap
The Marfo Makeshift Money Manual: Podcast Edition
Hey there, me again. I haven't been writing in this space as much as I once had, thanks in large part to strenuous writing posts with Social Media Week, as well as a hectic speaking schedule and content work with Swoot, a podcast app built for "socially powered podcast recommendations." But the bright side of … Continue reading The Marfo Makeshift Money Manual: Podcast Edition
Welcome to The Defectors: Women at Work!
It's that time of year again...time to bring you the stories of folks who have braved the wilderness of a life away from higher education and student affairs, taking their skills off campus and into the marketplace. This year's series strives to highlight this journey and its specific impact on women. So, welcome to The … Continue reading Welcome to The Defectors: Women at Work!
[VIDEO] Talking Introverts and Power with Linda Ugelow, Women Inspired TV
I've long written, spoken about, and generally advocated for, how introverts can find and stand in their power in a world that doesn't always value their strengths and gifts. Today, I want to share a recent TV appearance I did with Bedford-based public speaking and visibility coach Linda Ugelow. I'm so thankful to Linda for … Continue reading [VIDEO] Talking Introverts and Power with Linda Ugelow, Women Inspired TV
Coming Soon: 5 Days to Defector-Ready
These days, I've been spending a lot of time with folks who are debating taking a step away from campus-based higher education work. We've talked about their current skill sets and where else they might be valuable, the confidence they feel (or don't feel just yet) about taking those skills and experiences to a new … Continue reading Coming Soon: 5 Days to Defector-Ready
