Zap The Gender Pay Gap

Today, Dr. Paulette Harper joins me to explore the topic of her book The Courage To Win.

Dr. Harper, an award-winning author, provides a platform for women, showing them how to amplify their voice.

W…

Not sure you've realized it or not, but it's a jungle out there.  That is definitely true if you are a women working in corporate.

Navigating the corporate landscape takes savvy; savvy which comes in…

If you’re attuned at all to what is going on in the United States of America, you know we’re in the throes of a hotly contested race to see who will become our next President and Vice President.

The …

Navigating the corporate landscape takes savvy. That is especially true when it comes to negotiating pay.

But according to Harvard Business Review, women are more reticent than men to negotiate salar…

It may shock you to know that the gender pay gap varies by State.

For some States, it varies widely. For instance, in Alabama the female to male earnings ratio is .75. In laymen terms, that means wom…

Ever wonder why the big to-do pay transparency?

According to Payscale, the intent behind pay transparency legislation is to close the gender pay gap by forcing organizations to openly advertise pay r…

Guess what? This year, the gender pay gap does not close for any educational degrees — not even law degrees.

You mean to tell me that attorneys get caught too? Yes, attorneys get caught too!

But you …

According to the recent Payscale Gender Pay Gap Report, higher education does not lead to pay equity for women. In fact, the data show that the gender pay gap sees minimal or no improvement at higher…

Ever heard of the Motherhood Penalty?

Turns out there is such a thing.  According to Payscale, it's a phenomenon where a woman’s pay decreases once she becomes a mother.

On this week's episode of The…

You've heard of gender reveal parties, haven't you?

Some have gone exceptionally well; others, horribly wrong.

On today's episode, I will reveal the latest news about the gender pay gap. No theatrics…

Ever wonder why women settle? 

This thought has been heavy on the brain for several weeks now.  

It’s one thing to ask why women settle.  But the real question is this:  why do you settle?  What make…

Are you leaving money on the table?

If you are NOT negotiating salary when deciding whether to accept a job offer or promotion, there's a very HIGH likelihood you're leaving money on the table.

Sever…

This episode has absolutely nothing to do with zapping the gender pay gap, but it does contain nuggets of wisdom you can use.

I was speeding and got caught. (Oh, no!)

It could have been a traffic sto…

Time and time again, surveys show that managers are not talking to their people about two very important topics: performance and pay. (Namely, pay when it comes to getting a raise.)

If your boss is n…

Did you get your raise yet? If not, you're gonna have to ask for it!

It doesn't seem fair that you have to ask for something that's rightfully yours, does it?  I can relate.

But guess what?  If you d…

Women’s History Month went out with a bang and here we are almost smack dab in the middle of April.

Did you get your raise yet?  If not, your raise may be going up that elephant's snout.  

There is a…

When it comes to pay, women need to get even.

Although the Equal Pay Act has been around since 1963, some women are still not earning equal pay for equal work.

In this last episode to celebrate Women…

Today, I celebrate just a few of the women who have touched my life in unforgettable ways.

These women have made an indelible imprint in my life and are proudly displayed on the Wall of Gratitude of …

It's March, the month we celebrate Women’s History Month!

When you make your list and cast your vote for women to celebrate and recognize, I hope one of the votes you cast will be for you. Yes, you, …

Has anyone told you lately that you're amazing just the way you are?

If not, let me be the first to say it today, "You're amazing, because you are!

Your employer can judge the value of your contribut…