Learn about the challenges associated with trusting our own voice and how to overcome those struggles. Read our women’s leadership development insights.

What to Know About Building a Strategic Community of Women | Nova Destination Retreats

So often, we are our most challenging dragon. We question ourselves: are we good enough? Smart enough? Equipped for the task in front of us? We work with so many men and women who face these questions every day.

Each of us is on our own journey, whether we’re consciously navigating our route, or following the well-worn path in front of us. That’s part of the beauty of the hero’s journey: while it’s uniquely ours, it’s also universal.

In this final stage, the hero returns having a NEW TRUTH and the POWER to help others with it. It’s not about speaking truth to power; it’s not about having power over…it’s about power from within, and the courage to claim that power.

Are you familiar with the “Know, Feel, Do” approach to communicating? This 40-page e-book will provide tips for leading teams of any size, from any industry. Filled with information on establishing and maintaining a cohesive, inclusive organization that communicates well, this e-book is excellent for any style of leader.

People are juggling multiple priorities and making it work. Recent data finds that US workers were as much as 47% more productive in March and April 2020 versus a year ago.

 "Never use a complex word when a simple one will do." Your purpose in any communication—a one-on-one meeting, a sales pitch, a presentation to hundreds—is to create a relationship with your audience. Don't overcomplicate it.

Would you believe Jennifer Lopez was quoted saying “even though I had sold 70 million albums, I was feeling like “I’m no good at this.” According to the Journal of Behavioral Science, up to 70% of Americans have experienced imposter syndrome.

I was standing in the hallway at the office waiting for a meeting to end so we could grab the room. Just then, one of our senior leaders – a woman - walked out of the meeting with her jaw dropped. “What’s wrong?” I asked. “They just asked me to get coffee for the rest of the group.”

What's it like to attend a Nova immersion for women? Kathleen Woodhouse shares a few of the highlights of this retreat. Develop your leadership skills AND a new friendship or two.

September 2020: Join us in Florence, Italy for a personal recharge. You deserve it.

Limited spaces available for a destination Nova Leadership Immersion.

Using these five criteria to evaluate your potential coach will ensure that you get off to a solid start and provides the foundation for a productive and collaborative learning experience.

I was thrilled to see so many strong women and role models in In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs by Grace Bonney.  I like it so much that I gave copies to a handful of younger women that I mentor and I’ve added it to several of my recommended books lists.

We spend so much time focusing on making our clients successful that it's not often that we talk about what drives us. We took a moment to reflect on a few key questions on passion, purpose, and how we wield our skill.  We hope you enjoy reading this, and invite you to share your perspective on these questions too!

Change your self-talk. I can say with 100% certainty that you are your own worst critic, bar none. Yes, it’s good to have high standards and yes, you should keep reaching for the stars, just not at the expense of your own ego! Instead of identifying the ten things that went wrong in a meeting or a conversation, train your mind to recognize what went right.