The Response to Patriarchy (isn’t what you think)

What No One Warns You About When Women Lead

What no one is really honest about when a woman steps into leadership is how much resistance she’ll face—yet how powerful her impact can be. When I stepped into leadership 25+ years ago, I quickly realized that the road wasn’t just uphill—it was paved with invisible...
When It’s Time to Double Down

When It’s Time to Double Down

Last week I was coaching a leader who said to me, “April, I don’t know what to tell my kid about what’s happening. I don’t know if my workplace and co-workers are safe for me to bring my whole self. I feel numb and overstimulated at the same time. I...
95% success rate if you do this…

95% success rate if you do this…

I’m gonna shoot straight with you – if women are going to survive in leadership these next 4 years, we need a seriously strong community and network of support.  There are too many external forces against us. (Remember the Covid impact on female leaders!? 😫) We...