Three Gifts To A 20-Something From A “Forty-Godmother”

Here are 3 “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. By Christina Vuleta (Founder, 40:20 Vision) Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? #1 –...

Interview With JPL Systems Engineer Nagin Cox

The following are excerpts from an interview with JPL Engineer Nagin Cox. She helped send the Curiosity Rover to Mars in August 2012. By Sophia Viklund (Co-Founder, BackCode) & Esther Nam (Web Developer, Cars.com) Nagin Cox joined Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)...

Why Women Tech Execs Can And Must Thrive On Risk

“No risk, no reward,” goes the old adage. It’s important to stretch one’s boundaries, try something new, perhaps fail, but learn, and move on. By Shellye Archambeau (CEO, MetricStream) The stereotypical image of women as risk avoiders is changing fast. More women are...

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There – A Mentor Will

Sometimes asking for help is the most important thing a person can do in their career. By Wendy Lea (CEO, Get Satisfaction) You need to know that what got you here won’t get you there. At a certain point, you must recognize that you can’t go the entrepreneurial...

5 Ways To Make A Great First Impression (Career Advice)

Research findings show that a firm handshake characterized by strength, good eye contact, and a completeness of grip, leaves a positive impact. By Kelly Studer (Career Stylist, Kelly Studer Consulting) At one point or another, we’ve all had an experience meeting...