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Feb 94 min read
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.


Dec 10, 20245 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


Nov 27, 20242 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!


Oct 16, 20245 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 9, 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.


Sep 15, 20244 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.


Aug 1, 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.


Jul 5, 20242 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 3, 20243 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.


Jun 19, 20243 min read
It's Not The One Thing...It's The Last Thing
How do you know when the time is right to end a relationship? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks...


May 10, 20243 min read
Mother's Day Wisdom: 3 Key Lessons from a Mother-Daughter Marketing Team
Janet Eason, founder of Eason Branding, reflects on working with her daughter Sydney, sharing 3 key lessons this Mother’s Day.

Mar 20, 20242 min read
How to Be Your Own Best Friend
You're a great friend to others, but how do you treat yourself? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks how you've got a friend...in YOU.
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