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If you’re a working professional—if you’re a human—you’ve dealt with it. You poured hours into an application, tailored your resume and...

The idea of building a personal brand, especially in a professional setting, can (and understandably so) feel overwhelming. I am here,...

Whether it’s an email to colleagues or a comment on your sister’s cute first grader, writing is something we do in some form every day....

Perception:  offering input, feedback, suggestions, and/or direction to the person responsible for your career well-being can be scary. ...

What do Emma Watson, Cheryl Sandberg, Maya Angelou, and Michelle Obama have in common? Besides being strong, influential leaders,...

What are the benefits for opticians and ODs who join the OWA? OWA members, Jennifer Stewart, OD and Judy Quinones, LDO, ABOC-AC, NCLE,...

Introverts are not necessarily shy. When it comes to networking, we may feel like we’re working against our own nature.

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of others. The journey from entry level to C-suite was a road with bumps and detours...

Mentorship helps career trajectory, offers guidance, fresh perspectives, and a safe space for growth.

Working on the frontlines of retail optical gave me the foundation of what is needed to be successful in this industry.

In reflection, defining how and where you want to refine is one helpful tool to crafting your own special blend of personal leadership.

In personal and professional life, overcoming our fears is an exercise in mindfulness—paying careful attention to the facts, ect.

When I was asked to share my professional journey with this esteemed group of women, I was admittedly a bit nervous. To be quite honest,...

I first heard about peer coaching during an Employee Resource Group (ERG) book club that I joined earlier this year. It popped up in our...

Many of us work in or for companies that are proud of their vision, mission and values statements — they are the guiding principles for...

After receiving the Emerging Leader Award from the OWA last year, I had many people reach out, asking me what I did to get to where I am...

Merriam-Webster defines introverts as those who are typically reserved, quiet, introspective, and enjoy spending time alone. Extroverts,...

My favorite movie always has and will be Fried Green Tomatoes (queue a future Food For Thought night?).  I admit that at 11 years old, I...

Mentoring is an essential part of personal and professional development. It’s a relationship in which an experienced and knowledgeable...

Each year, OWA members get to choose one book from the curated selection as benefit of their membership. Not only is this is one of the...