Five years ago this month, my husband and I embarked on our honeymoon adventure across the globe to trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. We initially thought we’d go to Belize – I still have the Fodor’s Belize guide on my bookshelf – but once I realized I’d t ...
Meetings: From Ineffective to Efficient
Ah meetings. Aside from emails, they are probably the bane of any 9-to-5’ers existence. At the beginning of a new job, meetings are a great way to get to know your colleagues and take copious pages of notes to help you learn the ropes, not to mention they ...
Developing a high-functioning team
We all know too well the frustration and despair that comes with trying to lead a team that just doesn't jive well together. People's motivation, dedication and skill-sets vary, they're not on board with your strategic vision for the department, or they j ...
Seeing around the corner
When I was interviewing for my first CFO role, I had the honor of interviewing with the retired CFO of a Fortune 10 company. I was incredibly nervous and felt so very out of my element - how could I ever stack up to his expectations of a CFO? I ended up g ...
Transparency: How to Share Financial Info the RIGHT Way
Even if you’re not the one in your household who pays the electric bill, checks your bank statements or transfers the money into savings, you are still invested in the financial health of the family. How money is spent affects you and you’re therefore con ...