Powerful Insights

Articles, interviews, inspiration, and tools to help you balance your power with purpose

Powerful Insights

Articles, interviews, inspiration, and tools to help you balance your power with purpose

Ditch the guilt: feel good when you say no

For most women, no is a word we struggle with. We've been socialized to put the needs of others ahead of ourselves, to say yes to ...

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How much does a strategic plan cost?

How much does a strategic plan cost? I get this question every time I explain my work as professional strategist and consultant. I...

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How blind spots sabotage your negotiations

When I teach the negotiation process to women, they often struggle with one of the first steps, which is defining what they desire...

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Learn to Negotiate in All Aspects of Your Life

I recently joined Michelle Nicole Martin on the Human-Centric Leadership Podcast for a two-part conversation on negotiation and ho...

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Big changes at Joanne Zuk Leadership and Strategy

Over the past few months, I've been making a lot of changes in my business. BTW, that's the thing about owning your own business. ...

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How to craft a compelling vision and mission

"It feels really uncomfortable to think about my life that far out." This was how one of my Business Administration students respo...

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How to negotiate as a woman in tech

I recently delivered a keynote to the Manitoba Women in Tech community entitled: Fearless Negotiation for women in tech. 

Even th...

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Create effective business strategy through self-reflection

Here in the northern hemisphere, today is the winter solstice. It’s the day following the longest night, when the light begins to ...

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How to stop gratitude from sabotaging your negotiations

Gratitude is one of the most helpful simple practices you can use to reinforce your mental health and shift your mindset when yo...

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How can I raise my rates when inflation is high?

You know that you’re undercharging for your services. But you also know people and businesses everywhere are struggling. You had j...

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How to Get Comfortable in Negotiations

I joined Diann Wingert, business strategist, coach, and mentor, on a recent episode of her podcast, The Driven Woman, for a conver...

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To collaborate effectively, you need to negotiate

In your solopreneurship or small business, the majority of your negotiations will be collaborative in nature. But don’t be foole...

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