As an etiquette consultant and as a consumer observing exchanges between staff and customers, I see everything between the smiles and the grimaces that can make or break first impressions. I always advocate that we err on the side of formality and converse formally,...
There are many key milestones on the road to career success and one is getting promoted. Remember the day you landed your first real job after college? Or the time you completed your first major project with minimal direction? Perhaps, you were chosen to present...
Dealing with troublesome and difficult employees is not something any of us enjoys doing. But if they make excuses, miss deadlines or arrive late continuously, this can have a significant effect on your livelihood. It lowers productivity, raises emotions and can be...
As I think back over my educational journey and my professional career I now realize there was one opportunity I missed the mark on...graduation gifts! As new graduates, our friends and families are so excited to celebrate us and we are just as excited to be done with...
Have you ever worked with an obnoxiously happy person at work that is so "Pollyanna" you purposely avoid them because it’s just plain annoying. Well this article isn’t about “being happy” although I believe we could stand to learn a thing or two from overly happy...
It’s scary to put yourself out there and ask for what you want. There is one pivotal time in my career that I asked for what I wanted and got it. Good thing I did because going part time completely changed the direction of my career and life. I asked/convinced my boss...
Helping young Latinas become leaders and achieve their full potential is the reason BeVisible exists and why I wake up every day. But it’s not an easy job. Ever since I came to the United States from Chile, I’ve been trying to honor my cultural background while at the...
I used to be that extremely reliable co-worker that you could always count on no matter what. The one who never called in sick and could be counted on day, night or weekend. Looking back, that perfectionist mindset caused a lot of stress for me. I hit rock bottom...
On the outside, everyone who wins at life seems to do it with ease. Life seems to get handed to winners as they confidently stroll through the workplace. So, is it possible for you to have that easy stroll through the workplace too? There are just a few steps to...