Women and Feedback in the Workplace

Hear what Carol Coughlin has to say about how women are unknowingly holding themselves back at work in this Fox45 interview with Megan Gilliland. Watch Here!

The Mid-Year Checkpoint is Fast Approaching!

Being under or over budget may be a sign of significant problems ahead, so now is a great time to start your mid-year evaluation so you have to allow time to change course, if needed. Read why here.

How Warren Buffett Defines Success

Warren Buffet defines success. Do you have someone in your life who would hide you? Watch Here

The Changing Landscape for Women in Business

Is Warren Buffet launching the next step in the women’s movement? His words of wisdom are a clear guide for the next generation of women and reminders to those of us leading the charge. Read More

Women Have to Stop Doubting Themselves

Warren Buffett notes female role models he admired for their intelligence and business ability. Certainly we can all list those women who have impacted our careers. Removing the “fun house mirror” for our young women today is critical for the future. Read More

Should CFO’s be included in the development of incentive-based compensation programs?

Today’s market is making incentive compensation more attractive to companies that are trying to retain high-achieving managers without increasing the burden of their salary. There are multiple variables to consider in this complex process. The key is to making sure the compensation plan is in harmony with the company’s financial structure. So, this is one area of HR where there is high value in getting insights from the CFO important. READ MORE

Carol Coughlin on MyCity4Her Radio

Carol shares what women business owners can do to better understand their companies financials. Listen Here

Relationship Building – Become a Master Networker

Meeting people and building strong relationships is important for all executives but we are not all comfortable doing it! Here are some key tips to remember when your given opportunities to meet others. Read More

Can You Bank on Your Business Bank?

Growth-focused businesses need smart, reliable, outside partners at virtually every phase in the business life cycle.

However, there’s one partner many business owners don’t put much consideration into selecting at all: their bank.

While it’s somewhat understandable why convenience, for instance, would trump making a more conscious and strategic choice, choosing your business’s banking partner without serious thought is plain shortsighted. There are just too many critical ramifications to consider.

Here are a few points to remember when selecting your business bank: Read More

Network 2000 Event, “Building the Pipeline to the C-Suite and the Boardroom”

On April 30, Network 2000, an organization whose mission includes the advancement of women to corporate boards of directors and executive suites, will host its annual event, “Building the Pipeline to the C –Suite and the Boardroom.” We have a distinguished panel of business leaders to discuss this important topic and will unveil our annual Census of Women Board Directors in Maryland.