Words That Spark Change

Author: Margaret Osborn

You crushed that presentation. The client signed. But when the spotlight hits you, your instinct is to shrink.

Sound familiar?

If the thought of saying, "I did a great job on that project" makes you sweat… you’re not alone. For generations, women have been conditioned to stay small. Be humble. Don’t brag. Let your work speak for itself.

Here’s the deal: Your brilliance doesn't talk for you, you have to name it and claim it. Otherwise, someone else will take the credit...

Author: Margaret Osborn

We rise faster when we rise together.

We’re better humans, better leaders, better everything when we build each other up instead of tearing each other down.

Quite pointedly, the world feels heavy right now. The divisiveness. The judgment. The ongoing battles over women’s rights. The quiet burnout and general malaise spreading underneath it all.

Civility feels like a lost art. We judge and condemn what we don’t understand, fueling a vicious cycle. And when you’re on th...

Author: Margaret Osborn

The hard truth is that if you don’t define your personal brand, the world will do it for you.

You don’t need a fancy website, a logo or a perfectly curated Instagram grid to start building your brand. What you do need is clarity, courage and a little bit of grit.

This is about owning your story, your strengths and the space you take up in the world. Not trying to be an social media influencer.

Here’s how to start building your personal brand—on your own terms:

1. Nam...

Author: Margaret Osborn

For too long, you’ve been told to tone it down. To smile more. To not rock the boat.

You’ve twisted yourself into versions of who you thought you had to be at work, at home, in every room —just to keep the peace.

But what if the very voice you’ve been muting is the voice that could change everything?

This is your wake-up call. Your permission slip to speak up.

Because you’re meant to be heard in meetings, in relationships and in every room you enter.

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