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Find Your Why at Work: Unlocking Purpose for a Fulfilling Career
In today’s fast-paced world, work can sometimes feel like a series of tasks to check off, leaving many of us wondering, “What’s the...
Tanya White
Aug 165 min read
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How To Stop Crying At Work And Beyond
Crying at work is a common human experience, yet it remains shrouded in stigma and professional anxiety. While many view tears as a sign of weakness, this perspective overlooks a fundamental truth: crying is not a flaw, but a critical human signal. It is your body’s way of communicating that something isn’t right. For women, in particular, this signal can be amplified by the weight of navigating professional systems not originally designed for them. This guide offers a multi-
Tanya White
Aug 138 min read
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Are You Being Misunderstood at Work?
Being misunderstood at work can feel like navigating a maze with no clear exit. Whether it’s a misinterpreted email, a misjudged comment in a meeting, or a project that didn’t land as intended, these moments can lead to frustration, self-doubt, and strained professional relationships. Misunderstandings are a natural part of human interaction, but when they happen in the workplace, they can carry significant consequences for your confidence, career trajectory, and team dynamic
Tanya White
Aug 95 min read
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How to Stop Feeling Inadequate at Work AND Turn Things Around
Feeling inadequate at work is a common experience that can weigh heavily on your confidence and performance. Whether it's the nagging doubt that you're not good enough or the overwhelming sense of feeling unproductive and ineffective at work, these emotions can create a cycle of self-doubt that’s hard to break.
Tanya White
Aug 67 min read
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Becoming More Confident in Yourself: A Guide for Women
Confidence is the cornerstone of personal and professional success. For women, cultivating self-confidence can be transformative, empowering you to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and live authentically. Whether you're stepping into a boardroom, pursuing a new career, or simply striving to feel more at ease in your own skin, confidence is a skill that can be developed with intention and practice. Â This guide explores practical strategies to help women build unshaka
Tanya White
Aug 26 min read
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Don't be the Victim Of Office Politics: How To Win At Work Without Losing Yourself
Office politics, the often-unseen undercurrent of workplace dynamics, can profoundly affect employees at any level. It manifests in subtle power plays, cliques, favoritism, or strategic maneuvering that prioritizes personal agendas over organizational goals. For those who find themselves affected - sidelined, sidelined, undermined, or unfairly treated, essentially feeling like a victim of office politics - the experience can be demoralizing, impacting job satisfaction, menta
Tanya White
Jul 308 min read
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Career Strategies for Mothers Returning to Work
Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise children can feel like stepping into uncharted territory. For many mothers, the decision to reenter the professional world is both exciting and daunting. Balancing career aspirations with family responsibilities requires strategic planning, self-confidence, and adaptability. This blog post offers practical career strategies for mothers returning to work, tailored to the United States audience, with actionable steps to
Tanya White
Jul 257 min read
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Ditching the Career Calling Myth: A Practical Guide to a Fulfilling Career
This post challenges the notion of a singular calling, argues why it can be counterproductive, and offers a more practical approach to finding a career that fits your values, strengths, and circumstances, at the time.
Tanya White
Jul 175 min read
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No More Sweeping Sexual Misconduct Under the Rug
April 1st, the first day of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I decided to, as bravely as I could, share the impetus of co-creating the text, Examining and Mitigating Sexual Misconduct in Sport . It was simultaneously healing and hard to speak truths (as I see them) to supportive colleagues attending the Social Justice in Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium. After I spoke I sat with a vulnerability hangover; thank goodness for my friend, Dr. Andrea Becker, who was in the au
Tanya White
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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Examining and Mitigating Sexual Misconduct in Sport
I am humbled to share that Examining and Mitigating Sexual Misconduct in Sport has been breathed and labored into existence. It has been nearly three years in the making. In the fall of 2019, I decided it was past time to curate a text in sport that unpacked sexual misconduct, unveiled survivor stories, and provided dialogue of how the culture may toil to be different. I began reflecting on how I envisioned a text to be meaningful for sport constituents and as I brainstormed,
Tanya White
Mar 16, 20221 min read
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