Career Management

We at Russell Consulting have seen how some of women’s internal barriers translate into the following work behaviors that hold women back.

☐ Fear of criticism causing an inability to act unless everything is perfect.

☐ Overachieving – thinking doing more will get you promoted.

☐ Lack of risk taking due to fear of failure or fear of success and standing out.

☐ Negative self-talk and lack of confidence to put forth innovative ideas.

☐ Lack of assertiveness and failure to speak up in meetings.

☐ Failure to take credit for your achievements.

☐ Lack of initiative to negotiate for higher pay and promotions.

☐ Lack of motivation to ask for support.

☐ Unwillingness to network and self- promote.

☐ Taking on the familiar role of caretaker for everyone.

☐ Giving precedence to others’ feelings.

☐ Unawareness of corporate politics and inability to become politically savvy.

Click on the link below to read a full description of each of the 7 Critical Relationships to explore whether you have experienced any of the above behaviors in any of them.

"7 Critical Relationships That Make or Break a Woman's Career"® Coaching Program