Recent analysis by Textio highlights significant disparities in feedback given to men and women, revealing that women often receive vague, unactionable feedback focused on personality rather than work. This disconnect is critical, as top performers who receive unclear feedback are almost twice as likely to leave their companies. Effective, actionable feedback is essential not only for individual growth but also for retaining top talent and driving long-term organizational success.

Every milestone gives us an opportunity to consider and choose the doors we want to open (and those we may want to close), as well as the keys we could use to unlock them. As we sit at the mid year point of the year, let's take a moment to reflect on what we want to unlock in our career and our lives.

We've all been there: that sinking feeling when in a performance review, we receive constructive criticism. Instead of seeing feedback as fire to extinguish our confidence, what if we viewed it as fuel to propel our progress?

Inspired by tennis great Roger Federer's post-point routine, professionals can aim to navigate their careers (and lives outside of work) with the same precision and mental fortitude that Federer demonstrates on the court.

Most people think they are "reading" the other well. But research shows we tend to overestimate our perception of body language, expression, and gestures. This can have significant consequences on negotiations and communications. This article provides ideas on how to shift from from "reading" to asking.

In our professional lives, we often approach new roles and relationships with the mindset of making a good impression. However, the true art lies not in how forcefully we make our mark, but in how well we are able to make a meaningful mark in light of the context, which requires us to first take in the impressions around us.

What we think is obvious often isn't. We know we need to spend the time having the (sometimes awkward or uncomfortable) chat re expectations. What strategies can we use to help us make it easier?

For professionals, there are three career choices: advancement, transition or pivot. How do each of these choices compare, and how can you prepare for your next step or role?