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Many high achievers can be quite tough on themselves - but instead of expecting perfection in all that we do, what are healthier, more sustainable approaches to meeting our personal and professional goals?

✨#AlumniSpotlight✨ Maya Enista-Smith, a 2012 WEL Program Alum, was featured in a story about her idea to form the Lamorinda Care Collective, an initiative that provides essential items to community members in need during the holiday season.

How many listening "types" can you identify? By introducing some more intentionality into the way we listen to others, we can take our listening skills to the next level and become better communicators:

By being thoughtful and even creative in how you provide support for team members going through difficult times, you can build trust and create a more inclusive and empathetic team culture. Read more here:

The SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) framework can play a major role in illuminating the path toward your goals. See here to learn how you can conduct your own personal SWOT analysis:

Executive coaching sessions create the perfect setting for deep retrospection, especially at the end of different chapters of your personal and professional journeys. Learn more about the executive coaching experience with The Impact Center:

✨#AlumniSpotlight✨ Aisha Lawrey, an American Association for the Advancement of Science IF/THEN Ambassador and 2018 Women's Executive Leadership Program Alum, was announced to be the co-host of the newly launched podcast Ignition Sequence.

Being able to bounce back from disappointing setbacks is a critical trait that sets us up for success. Of course, it's easier said than done! Check out these tips for how we can learn, improve, and grow from these moments:

✨#AlumniSpotlight✨ Amita Vyas, Associate Professor at the George Washington University School of Public Health and a 2012 WEL Program Alum, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the March of Dimes' Heroines of DC Gala.

When you're one of the newest members of a professional group, you might be concerned about your ability to build meaningful connections with your fellow peers. Check out these action steps to make your entry into the group less daunting:

✨#AlumniSpotlight✨ Joneigh Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP, a 2011 Alum of our Women's Executive Leadership Program, has been named as the Public Health Accreditation Board's new President and CEO

How can we break out of the cognitive distortions that heighten anxiety and impede progress? See here for simple but powerful strategies for high-achieving individuals seeking a more sustainable perspective on their work and success:

Join The Impact Center!. Exciting News: The Impact Center is hiring a Programs Manager! Learn more and apply here today:

It's no secret that mentors can have a transformative impact on your personal and professional journey! Check out these tips for finding the right mentor for you:

It sometimes feels as if pessimism or cynicism are considered to be more grounded, intellectual responses to challenging circumstances. But what if we considered the energizing and productive possibilities of hope?

Have you ever reached a major goal only for it to feel a bit underwhelming? See here to learn about the "arrival fallacy" and how we can change our approach to success so that the process of accomplishing goals feels just as satisfying as the destination:

Ruti Smithline, Partner at Morrison Foerster, was named on Latinvex's annual list of Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers and its 2024 list of Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers:

Practicing a gratitude mindset at work has a wide range of benefits for both your personal well-being and your workplace culture. Check out these practical strategies for cultivating "attitude of gratitude":

How can ambitious and mission-driven nonprofits avoid the common challenge of "mission creep"? Check out these strategies:

Taking the time to "slow down" and connect with your team on a deeper level can play a key role in authentic leadership. We can often accomplish this by just incorporating a few intentional practices in our day-to-day interactions with others: