Most of us are familiar with the term 'glass ceiling' - the unseen barrier hindering women from top corporate roles. Yet, there's a lesser-known but equally critical concept: the 'glass cliff'. This metaphor extends the challenge beyond just reaching leadership positions. It's about the precariousness that often accompanies these roles, especially for Black women and women of color. This results in a role fraught with unsustainable workloads, lack of support, and unrecognized efforts, leading to burnout and frustration. You can change that!

At a certain point in my life, even though I was great at my job, I knew it was not my purpose. For years I’d been trying to find that right gig that would light up my heart. When I found image consulting, my inner fire was ignited. This was it! So I left the comfort, security, steady pay, and familiarity of my career to leap into the unknown where I had no road map, guide, or certainty. But I had an inner fire, passion, faith, and belief that I had what it took to make it happen. But I realized there are aspects of my life I’m pretty private about and my growth edge with authenticity is to be more open about those when appropriate and in the right context. To lean into that muscle today, here are a few things you may not know about me...maybe.

Whatever has brought you to a season of career transition, reinvention or pivoting, as a leader, executive or entrepreneur, believe that shifting your posture and setting the course for a new future IS possible. It may just take going through a journey of transformation to emerge with clarity, confidence, and courage. Read on.

Are you feeling stuck in your career and unsure how to move forward? Let the beauty of fall inspire you to take the first steps in getting unstuck

The cycles of life are part of many aspects of our lives, including our careers. The season of Autumn is all about receiving and celebrating our growth, achievements, and wins. But as a high achiever, how good are you at taking the time to savor your win? I pray my testimony about my business Elan Image Management inspires you to savor your successes more intentionally.

Career Transitions are part of the changing cycles of life. But if the career you’re leaving behind is one you loved it can be very painful. This is tennis star and icon Serena Williams’ testimony as she announces her upcoming retirement in September’s Vogue cover story from a sport that defined her for most of her life. Here are a few lessons we can all take away from her story.