Networking for Winning
A few years into my first job, I felt ready for a promotion. I discussed it with my manager. He agreed that I was ready...
Training
Building A Coaching Mindset
Lindsay Jaffee often found herself as the youngest, and one of few women, to serve in non-technical leadership roles at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. She began...
How to Ask for Help and Actually Get It
I recently coached a woman who was new at her company. She had remote onboarding, and in her six months of working with the company,...
Transferring Skills for a Sustainable Future
Engineer by Accident As a kid at school, I always enjoyed math and science, and at home I loved anything that involved problem solving and...
The Heat is On: How to Talk to Your Kids about Energy
What do you eat for breakfast to start your day? How many switches do you flip in your house? How many devices do you charge?...
Ditch the Imposter Syndrome
“In the very first session of the Pinkcareers’ Incubator Leadership Development program, we discussed how women can overcome Imposter Syndrome,” I explained to Catherine Luelo,...
The B Words: 13 Words Every Woman Must Navigate for Success
Chapter 10 – Bitches The woman who does not require validation from anyone is the most feared individual on the planet. –Mohadesea Najumi Bitch: Informal,...
Arcilia Acosta: A Great Connector
“Before we start,” Arcilia Acosta says, “I want to know about you.” We share stories, then the conversation evolves to past work activities we have...
Focus on Thriving, Focus to Empower
The diversity and inclusion (D&I) landscape in the energy industry has changed dramatically over the years. More companies have understood the value of D&I to...
It’s Time to Fix the Broken Rung
I did not have many female role models when I started my career working as a field engineer on offshore oil rigs. So, I did...