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Continue reading →: Design Your Next Year: A Framework for Professional Change
As we wrap up 2025 and look toward 2026, many of us feel the pull to grow, improve, or pivot professionally. But deciding what to change – and how – can feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever sat down with a blank page and thought, “Where do I even start?”, this…
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Continue reading →: If you want to change, you have to change
Last night, a thought struck me: “If you want to change, you have to change.” Simple, but powerful. It’s an extension of that well-known phrase: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Why talk about change? Because in engineering—and in leadership—change is constant. Processes evolve, technologies advance,…
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Continue reading →: The importance of choosing the right partner
Years ago, I attended my first UCD Women in Leadership Conference. It was a huge deal for me, I was massively excited, really anticipated powerful conversations and key insights. And, I got them. But a recurring theme through the offline conversations and many of the sessions was the importance of…
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Continue reading →: Finish 2025 Strong — Without Burning Out
I know, I know. This appears to be all I’m talking about lately. I get it. But trust me. It’s important. And it does help you get clear on what you want from 2026 and into the future. But what does finishing strong actually mean when you’re a woman in…
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Continue reading →: One Bad Apple Spoils the Whole Barrel: Why Culture Matters
In engineering teams, we often talk about “bad apples” as isolated cases: someone who’s difficult, disruptive, or just not a team player. But the full phrase, “One bad apple spoils the whole barrel,” reminds us that the impact of one person can extend far beyond their individual actions. A single…
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