Jill Lynch Cruz
Executive Presence: What Matters & What Gets in the Way
Here are three ways to show up more powerfully as a leader by paying closer attention to how you look, communicate and act.
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Jill Lynch Cruz
- May 26, 2022
- 5 min
Are you a Control Freak? 4 Ways to Let Go of the Reins
Do you always need to be in control? That if you aren't, bad things might happen? The ability to control many aspects of your life isn't a bad thing, but if taken too far, it can damage your relationships and diminish your power and potential as a leader. Here are four ways you may be showing up as a “control freak” and how to loosen the reins. Have you ever noticed that some of your greatest strengths can become a liability when taken to extremes? For me, it centers arou
Jill Lynch Cruz
- Apr 26, 2022
- 6 min
Do you Show up as Your True Self at Work? How to be a More Authentic Leader
Do you show up as your "true" self at work, or is there a difference between your authentic self and the version you show others? If so, this may be getting in the way of your influence and effectiveness as a leader. Here are 4 ways to let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace more who you really are. Shortly after I published one of my first blog posts, I asked a friend for her feedback. She replied, “It's great, but something's missing. Where’s the ‘real
Jill Lynch Cruz
- Mar 17, 2022
- 6 min
Gossip Too Much? Surprising Ways it Could Be Hurting Your Career
Do you find yourself caught up in workplace gossip? If so, realize you’re not just harming others, but your reputation too.
Jill Lynch Cruz
- Feb 10, 2022
- 5 min
Never Satisfied with Your Success? How to Break Free of the Overachievement Trap
Ways to break free from your need to prove your worth through your accomplishments and feel more satisfied with your successes.
Jill Lynch Cruz
- Nov 11, 2021
- 6 min
Dread Networking? How to Make it More Enjoyable
Alicia knows that if she wants to grow her business, she needs to expand her network. Yet, at most networking events, she finds herself standing by herself in a sea of strangers or scrolling through her phone to avoid eye contact. She usually is quite friendly and outgoing with friends and colleagues, so why does the thought of networking make her feel so awkward and uncomfortable? Do you shudder at the thought of attending networking events? Many of us do. Surprisingly, ev
Jill Lynch Cruz
- Oct 20, 2021
- 6 min
Are You Compensated Fairly? How to Get Paid What You’re Worth
Are you paid fairly? If you are a female attorney or leader, chances are you aren’t because most women are not paid what they’re worth.
Jill Lynch Cruz
- Sep 1, 2021
- 5 min
Can’t Take A Compliment? How to Accept Praise More Gracefully
Do you have difficulty accepting compliments? Here are five ways to respond to compliments more gracefully.
Jill Lynch Cruz
- Jul 29, 2021
- 6 min
5 Career Boundaries You Need to Achieve More of (Your) Goals
Too much to do, too little time? It isn't a time management problem, you need better boundaries. Learn 5 Career Boundaries To Achieve More.
Jill Lynch Cruz
- Jul 8, 2021
- 5 min
Do you Have the Disease to Please? 5 Ways It’s Holding You Back
Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Do you think being overly agreeable and accommodating will improve your relationships?
Jill Lynch Cruz
- Jun 3, 2021
- 6 min
Feel Like a Fraud? 5 Ways to Conquer Impostor Syndrome
Do others think you have it all together, yet you often feel like a fraud? Here are 5 Ways to overcome imposter syndrome... CONTINUE READING
Jill Lynch Cruz
- May 6, 2021
- 5 min
Fear of the Unknown Holding You Back from Realizing Your Dreams?
Do you wonder what might be holding you back? Here are 5 ways to move beyond your
fears and jump in... CONTINUE READING
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