Careers, Empowerment, Kathy Caprino, Women in Business
The 7 Reasons Women Don’t Talk About Success
As a career and executive coach dedicated to the advancement of women, it’s not often these days that I’m surprised by women’s behavior. I know women – especially midlife ones – quite well, or so I thought. But I’ve... Read More
Empowerment
Advice, Empowerment, Inspiration for Change, Kathy Caprino, success, Yes I Can Thinking
How to Make – and Fulfill – New Year’s Resolutions That Change Your Life
New Year’s Resolutions are promises we make to ourselves about a future vision we wish to achieve, but we often (dare I say “almost always”) lack the strategy, commitment, focus, and accountability to make them a reality. Here are five... Read More
Careers, Empowerment, Kathy Caprino, Leadership, success, Women in Business, Women in Leadership
Why There Are So Few Women on Fortune’s “40 Under 40” List
Fortune Magazine just released its “40 Under 40” list – a collection of the brightest and best innovators, leaders, “disrupters,” and job creators in the world under 40. These folks are truly changing life and work as we know... Read More
Advice, Breakthroughs, Challenges, Empowerment, Men and Women, Wake Up Calls
10 Ways to Be Better, Not Bitter Through Deep Challenge
Working as a therapist and career coach over these past eight years, I’ve seen what life can do to people. I’ve observed deep trauma and crisis, such as when a beloved spouse abandons his/her family for another lover, exclaiming... Read More
Breakthroughs, Careers, Challenges, Empowerment, Inspiration for Change, Kathy Caprino
The Top Six Reasons People Want to Leave Their Careers
(Thrilled that this piece was published on Forbes.com last week!) As a career and executive coach, I’ve spoken with hundreds of professionals who’ve shared some version of, “I really want to leave my job and change my career, but... Read More
Breakthroughs, Careers, Empowerment, Kathy Caprino, Living Real, Marketing Support, Uncategorized, Women in Business
Are Your Values Keeping You From Earning More Money?
Last week, I had the immense pleasure of conducting a coaching training course for the CT Women’s Business Development Council. I shared the day with an amazing, inspiring group of women who work throughout Connecticut and are heart-committed to... Read More
Books, Breakthroughs, Careers, Challenges, Empowerment, Kathy Caprino, Support for Change, Women in Business
The Myth of Career Bliss: Why Chucking Your Career Doesn’t Solve Your Problems
I’ve spent eight years working with individuals to achieve successful professional growth, change, and reinvention. I know a good deal about the process personally too, as I’ve traversed a number of diverging career paths over the past 20 years,... Read More
Advice, Careers, Empowerment, Kathy Caprino, Leadership, success, Women in Business, Women in Leadership
The Wrong Kind of Help – Six Key Traits of “Help” that Hurts
As an empowerment researcher, I’ve studied for eight years what constitutes “helpful” help versus advice or counsel that diminishes and demeans, or sends you in the wrong direction. The sad news is that thousands of so-called “helpers” in our... Read More
Careers, Challenges, Empowerment, Kathy Caprino, success, Tips for Empowerment, Uncategorized
The Top 6 Reasons People Want Out of Their Work
I’ve recently become immersed in executive search work through my new role as Marketing VP for Synergy Partners USA – a specialized executive search firm based in Wilton, CT. I’m loving the new work — it helps me be of service both... Read More
Careers, Empowerment, Inspiration for Change, Leadership, success, Women in Business
Mandating Women at the Leadership Table: Why the Time is Now
I’m thrilled that Forbes.com in partnership with 85 Broads published my piece today on “Mandating Women at the Leadership Table: Why the Time is Now.” This issue is vitally important to American businesses and to both men and women. ... Read More
Breakthroughs, Careers, Empowerment, Featured, Kathy Caprino, Leadership, Men vs. Women at Work, success, Women in Leadership
The Seven Key Traits of a Great Leader
In the past several months, I’ve immersed myself in the process of understanding more about what makes a truly great leader in the corporate world. I’ve also explored the current research and thinking about women’s leadership styles and approaches... Read More
Advice, Breakthroughs, Challenges, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration for Change, Kathy Caprino, Marketing Support, Small Business, Uncategorized, Women in Business
Why “Good” Marketing Advice Can Lead You Astray
A significant number of my awesome coaching and consulting colleagues and friends across the country have shared with me in the past year that they’ve hired outside marketing help with disappointing (or disastrous) results. Despite finding “experts” who seem... Read More
Advice, Breakthroughs, Empowerment, Kathy Caprino, Marketing Support, success
Why We Find “Make Money Quick!” Promises Such a Turn-off
In speaking to many of my coaching and consulting friends in the past few months, I’ve noticed that the folks I’m most connected with — those with whom I share the most emotional, spiritual and behavioral common ground –... Read More
Books, Breakthroughs, Empowerment, Kathy Caprino, Wake Up Calls
Brush Those “Haters” Off
Hello! How’s your week going? Great, I hope. Personally, I’ve had a few hard knocks this week from several people who indicated they’d like to offer constructive feedback, but then proceeded to tear down and put down. Helpful or... Read More
Breakthroughs, Careers, Empowerment, Inspiration for Change, Kathy Caprino, Women in Leadership
Three Critical Success Steps for Professional Women
In the past several years, I’ve had the great pleasure of coaching and partnering with some amazing women in the U.S. – senior managers and leaders in Fortune 500 companies and non-profits who absolutely love their work, relish their... Read More