by Dot Callihan | Feb 1, 2017 | Thinking Like Empowered Women
A couple of years ago I was introduced to a woman who coached professional women. When I told her I was in the construction industry we struck up a conversation about the male-dominated workplace. As she talked I kept thinking “That hasn’t really been my experience”...
by Dot Callihan | Nov 16, 2016 | Acting As Empowered Women, Thinking Like Empowered Women
After last week’s presidential election, many of us are questioning what it will take for women to finally shatter the big glass ceiling. Is there something we are missing – something we aren’t doing or doing wrong? The answer is – Yes. We are too focused on...
by Dot Callihan | Aug 30, 2016 | Thinking Like Empowered Women
It’s been another rough day. You’re tired, frustrated and stressed. You go on Facebook, because you know you will find the inspirational words you need. Your hardest time often lead to the greatest moments in your life. Keep the faith – it...
by Dot Callihan | Jul 19, 2016 | Thinking Like Empowered Women
Every so often I see a news story about girls who want to join the Boy Scouts. Most of the stories are presented from the angle of the Boy Scouts not being inclusive and questioning why girls can’t join. My response has usually been to question why the girls don’t...
by Dot Callihan | Jul 6, 2016 | Thinking Like Empowered Women
When I went into the Air Force as an engineering officer in 1982 my first reaction to my new workplace was: “What the Hell? I thought you guys knew what you were doing!” My reaction came from the perspective of a young woman raised at a time when society believed men...
by Dot Callihan | Jun 23, 2016 | Acting As Empowered Women, Thinking Like Empowered Women
I often see it cited that one reason women aren’t advancing in the male-dominated workplace is because women don’t have enough female role models. I always question how much of a factor this really is because I never had an older woman in my profession to be my role...
