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Unmasking, Business Casual, and 150 Colleagues

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Unmasking, Business Casual, and 150 Colleagues

6d ago

Unmasking at 43: Who Am I Without the Performance?

For most of my life, I’ve been a chameleon.

6d ago

Unmasking at 43: Who Am I Without the Performance?

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When you’re used to privilege, equality feels like oppression.

“When you’re used to privilege, equality feels like oppression.” ⛔️

Mar 26

When you’re used to privilege, equality feels like oppression.

Mar 26

We need to stop preparing kids for jobs.

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Mar 16

We need to stop preparing kids for jobs.

Mar 16

🔴 International Women’s Day comes once a year. Periods come every month.

Yesterday, I felt like half a human. Because, like every month, my period is here. And it’s draining, uncomfortable, and exhausting.

Mar 11

Mar 11

🚩 How to Handle Difficult People at Work — Without Losing Your Sanity

We all work with that person. The micromanager who hovers, the interrupter who never lets you finish a sentence, the colleague who thrives…

Mar 10

tips for working with people we don’t like

Mar 10

How to Lead Extroverts as an Introverted Leader

Leading a team of extroverts as an introvert can feel like managing a constant wave of energy. Extroverts thrive on brainstorming, fast…

Mar 4

How to Lead Extroverts as an Introverted Leader

Mar 4

🔥 10 Quick Phrases to Handle Conflict Gracefully

Conflict — it’s unavoidable. Whether at work, in relationships, or with friends, disagreements happen. But how you respond can make all the…

Feb 26

10 phrases to diffuse conflicts

Feb 26

🌍 Global Culture Is Changing — Is America Losing Its Influence?

For decades, American culture has shaped how we think about success 🏆, leadership 👔, and even our daily lives. Hollywood 🎬, pop music…

Feb 24

🌍 Global Culture Is Changing — Is America Losing Its Influence?

Feb 24

Master Negotiation: 10 Powerful Tips to Stay Confident & Win! 💼💡

Negotiation — it’s a word that often makes people uncomfortable. Many of us shy away from it because we associate it with conflict…

Feb 18

Master Negotiation: 10 Powerful Tips to Stay Confident & Win! 💼💡

Feb 18

Corporate culture loves to pretend the playing field is level.

But here’s the truth: women in the workplace aren’t playing the same game as their male colleagues. They’re walking a tightrope — expected…

Feb 17

Feb 17

Sexism at work isn’t just about the glaringly obvious — it thrives in the everyday, the overlooked…

The real issue with silent sexism is that it blends in. It’s in who gets the high-profile projects, who’s expected to be the office mom…

Feb 16

Feb 16

Self-Awareness: The Superpower That Transforms Your Life

We often hear that self-awareness is a superpower, but have you ever stopped to think about why?

Feb 15

Self-Awareness: The Superpower That Transforms Your Life

Feb 15

The Power of Recognition in the Workplace

In many office cultures, there’s a strong emphasis on working hard, exceeding expectations, and driving results. But one of the most…

Feb 13

The Power of Recognition in the Workplace

Feb 13

Diversity in Leadership: A Business Necessity, Not a PR Move

🔥 Diversity in leadership isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s a business necessity. If your executive team looks like a country club roster…

Feb 11

Feb 11

Leading as an Introvert: 6 Tips That Helped Me Thrive

I’m an introvert. And I’m a people leader.

Feb 3

Leading as an Introvert: 6 Tips That Helped Me Thrive

Feb 3

How You See Yourself Shapes Everything

One of the most important decisions you’ll ever make isn’t about your job, relationships, or finances — it’s about how you see yourself.

Jan 30

How You See Yourself Shapes Everything

Jan 30

Why Criticism Hurts and How to Turn It Into Your Superpower

Handling criticism or rejection can be tough, especially at work. But it doesn’t have to hold you back.

Jan 26

Why Criticism Hurts and How to Turn It Into Your Superpower

Jan 26

How to Be Heard in Fast-Paced Environments 🗣️🚀 | Tips for Introverts & Leaders

Struggling to make your voice heard in a fast-paced environment? 🌪️ Whether you’re an introvert or just navigating a high-speed workplace…

Jan 20

How to Be Heard in Fast-Paced Environments 🗣️🚀 | Tips for Introverts & Leaders

Jan 20

Unlocking Leadership: Embrace Your Cognitive Strengths and Weaknesses

Leadership goes beyond external skills like communication and strategy — it starts with self-awareness. Truly effective leaders understand…

Jan 16

Unlocking Leadership: Embrace Your Cognitive Strengths and Weaknesses

Jan 16

Laurence Paquette

Laurence Paquette

Vice President, Head of Marketing | Mom | Queer | Neurodivergent | Pop culture & Mental Health Obsessed | Coach + Mentor | Swiftie | +50k on TikTok 🌱 🏳️‍🌈 🧠

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