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Beyond the Title: How Black Women Leaders Can Command Executive Presence & Influence
Celebrate Black History Month with insights from expert Yvonne Joseph on executive presence—strategies to help women lead with confidence.
Feb 94 min read


Reclaiming Your Power: Lessons from the OHLA Women in Lodging Workshop
Feeling stuck? Rachel Vandenberg offers six ways to reclaim your power and move forward based on her presentation at OHLA Connect for Women
Dec 10, 20245 min read


Demure’s Moment in the Spotlight: Cute, Cutesy… Cringeworthy?
Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year is ‘Demure’—but at Hertelier, we say it’s time to ditch the quiet and vote for ‘Badass’ in 2025!
Nov 27, 20242 min read


How to Work with Your (Romantic) Partner: Tely and Jim Nagle, Owners, The Drake Oak BrookÂ
Tely and Jim Nagle share how they balance marriage and business, reviving The Drake Oak Brook Hotel with passion, teamwork, and innovation.
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Diagnosed with ADHD in My 40s: Why I’m Not Lazy, Crazy, or Too Emotional
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Lynn Zwibak shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s, breaking stigma and misconceptions.
Oct 9, 20245 min read


What Working Abroad Taught Me About Cross-Cultural Communication
Columnist Lynn Zwibak shares tips for cross-cultural communication based on her experiences working internationally.
Sep 15, 20244 min read


What Do You Mean, I'm Not a People Person?
In this second instalment of "Thinking Differently With Lynn," she reflects on how cultural differences shape personal views.
Aug 1, 20244 min read


Working Smarter: A Life-Changing Tablet for Kate Kearns, Director, Global Talent, IHG
Can a tablet change your life? Yes according to Kate Kearns who recently adopted using a reMarkable tablet, allowing her to work smarter.
Jul 5, 20242 min read

How to Identify and Overcome Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse has gone mainstream 😳 Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks the trend and shares how you can identify and break free.
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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