Sweaty palms, butterflies in your stomach and awkward comments tumbling from your mouth…Are you networking? These are the hallmarks of networking nerves, not to mention the thought of ‘doing it right’ and executing with perfection. Cold reachouts, building relationships, industry events or Zoom…It’s all anxiety-inducing.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why I asked 10 career experts who partner with women in the trenches to dish on what networking tools work in 2023 to not only negate the ick and social hangover, but skyrocket your career growth.

It’s challenging to know if you're making the right choice when deciding on a new professional path. But what if you can test out career fit like trying on a new outfit? I’m here to say you can! Skip occupational hazards, like you would a fashion faux pas. Use these six tricks to try a role on for size without all-in career commitment.

“Have it your way” isn’t just the infamous Burger King tagline from the 70s, but an anthem for the freelance economy. And women workers are here for it. Women make up 48% of the freelance workforce, a popular way forward for career autonomy and flexibility, not to mention a way to cash in your skills at a higher rate than traditional employment. The big question though is: Is it right for you? And if so, how can you ensure competitive compensation as you take control of your career? Take my hand, friend, and let’s wade through the waters of the gig economy together, with 7 tips to bolster your contracting confidence and get paid what you’re worth.

Look no further, working women, about how the law and work collide when approaching job search and motherhood. From the pregnancy reveal and pumping accommodations to illegal interview questions and non-competes, four-time Indiana Superlawyer, Amber Boyd-Moorman gives us the legal scoop for your defining career moments.

Motherhood is an all-out, hands-on, messy course in leadership. From the stork’s arrival to beyond the empty nest, moms enroll in the most-character building (and trying) boot camp there is: Raising children.

Mother’s Day's flowers fade and fall, but career longevity lasts a lifetime. Our ode to moms is more than fresh flowers, but a career resource bouquet to grow with the seasons.

From returning to work and leaning in to scaling back, we need each other (and expert resources) to bloom over the long haul. Here are ten picks that will help you (or the mom in your life) grow in 2022.

There is a saying in Indiana that if you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes. We are notorious for 80-degree weather one day and snow the next. Life (and your career) can be a bit like that, too.

Thanks to Pete Seeger and (the Bible’s book of Ecclesiastes), we know “to everything, there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” While I know this deep in my chilled, snow-comes-in-late-spring bones as a Midwesterner, we don’t always acknowledge it in our lives and especially not in our careers.

While nature’s life cycle is on repeat, the phases of our life aren’t so reliable. We can skip from a career season of plenty to dire straits in a heartbeat. Try these 14 DIY practices to make the most of each season (and flourish).

Women sell themselves short. From inner thought loops to career collateral, it's time to tackle this very real issue residing in so many female brains and career trajectories. Whether you are updating your resume, asking for a raise or taking a boxing glove to beat back the lies in your head, do it with this simple practice. Unpack your career contributions with confidence to put your irreplaceable impact on full display. It's time well spent now for that next-level role or raise. Trust me. Your future self thanks you.

The ONE. It’s the age-old dating question: Is there one person we are destined to love? It’s Valentines’ week and no matter where you stand on the matter, the Hallmark holiday is about celebrating love: From your affection at the moment to your ride-or-die for life.

But in a job search, multiple partners at the same time are a must. There isn’t just ONE person who will mobilize your career advancement. It takes a village. From mentors and coaches to sponsors and resume writers, to company insiders and decision-makers - It takes a network. And this Valentine’s holiday, let’s show our love to one beloved job search partner: The recruiter.

So if you are behind your screen fumbling over your words in a reach out, unsure on how to keep contact or maintain a connection, I got you. I took my burning relational questions to nine recruiters to uncover what works to cultivate a real connection with a recruiter.

“I feel like I'm always running on defense" + "Over it!"

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, women are taking the pressure off and leaning into their values, priorities and needs within work more than ever before. Whether you are leveraging your skills for an employer, as a freelancer, or looking to launch a business, there is one constant you need to cultivate no matter the zig and zag of your career - Your personal brand.

Go beyond the bathrobe. Give your professional woman what she wants in all aspects of her life. From the home to her office, discover a unique gift for every woman, at every price point for every career stage in the premier edition of The Career Woman’s Ultimate Gift Guide.

There is still a broken rung on the promotion path to manager. A consistent trend since 2016, according to Lean In and McKinsey & Company’s Women in the Workplace 2021 report. Which begs the question: What (or who) do women need to advance?

Breaking down three common career guides whose form and functions are easily entangled and confused - Mentor, Coach and Sponsor, you’ll know who to invite into your career journey at the right time to reach your goals.

Worlds collided in a BIG way with the COVID-19 crisis for working moms (and dads)! Things are “turning turtle,” as Topsy, (Meryl Streep’s character) sang in Mary Poppins Returns. What are parents to do? Young children need care. Work needs to be done.

So I crowdsourced advice from eight high-achieving women who are tasked to manage it all. From paper plates and bluetooth headphones to grace over perfection, soak in fellow mama wisdom and stand in solidarity in the struggle as we all figure it out together.