The brain remembers what you do most, so will your team. You’re Leaving a Legacy—Whether You Mean to or Not If you think legacy is a future concern, think again. Every unchecked behavior, every missed conversation, every reaction under pressure—these moments are being recorded. Not just by your team. But by their brains. Your leadership […]
Author Archives: Korie Telfare
Leadership Tips for Women
Your Brain on Burnout Is Quietly Sabotaging Your Best Ideas—Time to Step Back
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Jul
Jul
If you’re exhausted, scattered, or feeling less creative than usual, it’s not your fault. Your brain may be in burnout mode. And until you reset it, even your best ideas won’t break through. For high-achieving Black women leaders, burnout often looks like productivity on the outside—but it’s slowly unraveling your brilliance from within. The Hidden […]
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Jul
Jul
Are you still shrinking to fit in? Playing small may seem like a strategy, but it undermines your influence. Each time you dim your light, you teach others to ignore you—and your brilliance. In a world that still rewards quiet excellence with silence, many high-achieving Black women executives find ourselves overqualified, overextended, and overlooked. Despite […]
Leadership Tips for Women
Still Waiting to ‘Feel’ Confident? You’re Missing the Training That Makes It Real
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Jul
Jul
If you’re waiting to ‘feel’ confident before taking action, you’re training your brain to remain stuck. Have you ever watched someone stride into a room, speak with authority, or make a bold career move and thought, “They’re just naturally confident”? It’s a common belief — but a misleading one. Confidence isn’t inherited—it’s installed. And your […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for decades, but for many, it became tangible with the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022. Like many professionals, I don’t claim to be an AI expert, but I can’t go a single day without hearing or talking about it. It’s a tool that has quickly become part of our […]
Leadership Tips for Women, Vision, Goals, and Motivation
The Time Advantage: Strategies for Professional Women – Part 1
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Jan
Jan
Have you ever felt like you had too much to do and needed more hours in the day? Does every responsibility you have require 100% of you? Do all your priorities feel like they are number one? Time management is crucial for women, as we often face multiple responsibilities and challenges in our personal and […]
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Dec
Dec
Every December, I schedule time to reflect on the past year and consider what goals I want to set for the new year. As we wrap up another year, now is the perfect time to reflect on your accomplishments and set your sights on new goals for the year ahead. Reflecting on the Past Year […]
Career Advancement for Women, Vision, Goals, and Motivation
Amplifying Your Voice: Navigating Stakeholder Buy-in for Black Women
20
Nov
Nov
In today’s climate, Black women have found it difficult to be heard and effectively sell ideas. Being a Black woman can be challenging due to potential biases and systemic barriers. However, by building connections, staying determined, and communicating strategically, you can increase your influence and impact. Below are specific strategies to help you gain buy-in […]
Career Advancement for Women, Leadership Tips for Women, Vision, Goals, and Motivation
Enhance Executive Leadership Presence: The 6 Core Elements and Essential Skills for Success
10
Oct
Oct
Many of my clients, no matter their level in their respective organizations, come to coaching wanting to develop or enhance what is called executive presence. Although difficult to define, it is easy to spot. Executive presence is about showing up in such a way that you’re considered “leader-like” in your organization, no matter your title […]
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Sep
Sep
Here’s the long and short of it: mindset is everything because it literally determines the course of our lives. Whether we are pursuing personal growth, professional success, or simply navigating the twists and turns of everyday life, our mindset serves as the lens through which we perceive and engage with the world around us. It […]