A staggering 41% of women feel that they’ve been harassed at work. I know, it’s an uncomfortable reality check, especially because 78% of accused harassers are men and 73% are in a senior position to the accuser. Hello, power dynamics.As a leadership and executive...
Blog Posts from Elaine Lou Cartas
44: 5 Business Tips to Be a More Sustainable + Conscious Female Leader with Kim Kiel
Listen and Follow on Your Favorite Platform:Are you trying to transition to more sustainable business practices so that you can live a life filled with more of the things you love? Success and happiness are not dependent on your work identity. You have other important...
Advice to Women in Sales
Did you know in a recent study women outperform men in closing deals, hitting their sales goals, and lead more successful sales teams? Despite these amazing results, women are still paid less and hold fewer leadership positions than men in sales. In fact, the U.S....
43: Leading Change + Managing Overwhelm for You and Your Team with Juliana Wise
Listen and Follow on Your Favorite Platform:So, your business is growing quickly. Congratulations! How are you managing the fast-paced change that comes with a growing business? Does it get a little overwhelming at times for you and your team? I’m excited to be joined...
Overcoming Barriers in Female Leadership
As a business and career coach for women of color, I have seen firsthand the unique challenges that women face in achieving leadership parity with their male counterparts. Despite progress towards gender equality in the workplace, women continue to face barriers to...
42: Should You Get ICF Certified as a Coach? with Dez Stephens
Listen and Follow on Your Favorite Platform:Did you know that there is an ethically wrong way to coach? In this episode, I’m joined by my mentor Dez Stephens to talk about why I decided to get certified and why you might want to too. We’re talking about ethical...
The Importance of Accountability in Leadership
Effective leaders understand that accountability is a critical aspect of leadership and leadership development programs. When you accept responsibility for your actions, regularly review progress with team members, and provide and receive constructive feedback, you...
Resolving Workplace Conflict
Conflict in the workplace is unavoidable but our business and teams thrive when we accept and embrace the power of having difficult conversations I’ve previously written on the importance of soft skills in leadership and I love this topic because increasing your...
41: Redefining Success as a WOC and First Generation Immigrant with Kat Magsaysay
Listen and Follow on Your Favorite Platform:Are you a recovering workaholic? Are you trying to move away from seeing a full calendar as a flex? Same. And I’ve invited someone on the podcast who can also relate: Kat Magsaysay. Together, we’re getting vulnerable about...
Benefits of Working with a Business Coach
If you are a business owner who knows where you want your business to go but needs help making that vision a reality, it may be time to hire a business coach. After all, part of running a successful company is knowing when to reach out and seek guidance. A good coach...









